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Self Storage Containers

First, ask the manufacturer about their testing methods. All reputable self storage container makers will test their products thoroughly. In addition to being structurally sound, your storage units should be tested for wind and water erosion. You might think that wind and water have no bearing upon the integrity of high-quality steel, but over time these forces can erode the metal. This makes it easier for moisture to enter your storage unit.

Secondly, make sure that you are using high grade steel, preferably 10 or 12 gauge (or better). Thicker steel, although heavier, lasts much longer. When it comes to self storage containers, safety and quality come first. It is well worth the extra dollars to purchase storage units that are guaranteed to last. This is especially true if you are buying pre-owned units. Often, companies will resell their storage units because they no longer have a use for them. You can save a lot of money buying pre-owned units, but beware, this increases the risk of corroded metal.

Aluminum
A major user of aluminum shipping containers is the airline industry. In the airline industry, this type of container is referred to as a ‘can’. This shipping container or can is used on all wide body aircrafts throughout the world. Be sure you understand the container you need and its makeup.

There are certain instances and circumstances that are better for some than others. When companies travel from one location to another they don’t have a need for a permanent storage container. They just need the extra moving space for a short period of time.

Storage container rental is an extremely convenient option for businesses of any size. Business owners have to realize how important it is to rent the appropriate containers for the items requiring storage. Even if restaurant businesses are moving to a new location, the appropriate type of container is needed. Each type of business that is moving from one location to the next has certain requirement to make the move successful. Executing these correctly leads to success.