Upgrade Shipping Container Safety with a Lockbox A lockbox is a small, square fitting that is welded onto the doors of your shipping container unit. The box conceals the inside lock and helps prevent would-be thieves from cutting the shackles and entering the container. The mechanism makes it extremely difficult for anyone to break into […]
Simple Ways to Keep your Shipping Container Free of Moisture & Condensation The dog days of summer have officially hit the east coast of the United States, bringing with it excessive heat and high humidity. By now, you may have already seen water droplets on the walls or buildup in the corners of the flooring. […]
Guide to Keeping Your Shipping Container Cool all Summer Long The dog days of summer are quickly approaching and if you’re using a shipping container for residential, commercial, construction, medical or any other type of storage, you know how hot & stuffy it can get inside! Just like your car, external weather conditions will decide […]
Important Reasons to Repair Storage Container Rust While steel shipping containers are constructed with are designed to be used in both dry and wet environments, both new and used containers are susceptible to rust & corrosion. Rust can develop on your shipping container due to lack of maintenance inspections, standing water and/or dents. Once rust […]
Spring Season Shipping Container Maintenance Tips When you invest the time and energy into the proper seasonal maintenance and care of your shipping container it can last for 15 – 20+ years. Spring is an especially crucial time for container maintenance. Not only have you just gotten out of a rough winter with freezing temperature, […]
How to Prevent Rust Buildup on a Shipping Container Constructed from durable corrugated steel, storage containers are meant to withstand the corrosive elements from rain, saltwater and industrial pollutants. However, they are susceptible to physical damage from being transported on and off cargo ships and trucks. The loading & unloading process can chip away at […]
Shipping Container Floor Maintenance & Repairs Taking care of every component of your shipping container is important to expand the life of your unit. From the roofing system to doors and flooring, proper maintenance and regular inspections are an integral part of being a container owner. East Coast Container, a storage container supplier, offers 12 […]
Shipping Container Shed vs. Meta Shed Pros & Cons If you’re in need of extra storage you may be seeing a lot of residents opting for a storage unit vs. a metal shed, but why? East Coast Containers will help you decide the best option for your particular storage needs by highlight the pros & […]
Scenarios to Invest (or not) in Building a Shipping Container Foundation There is a great deal of innovative ways to transform a shipping container, from a pool to a yoga studio, backyard sauna, office building or even a house! If you’ve dreamed of building one of these structures or even if you simply need the […]
What Not to Keep in a Self-Storage Unit A self-storage unit is one of the most popular ways residents and business owners use to store goods and items they do not have room for on their own land. Since the property is owned and maintained by a private corporation there are rules and regulations you […]