[AT] Using shipping containers for tractor storage

[Stephen Offiler]

This is pretty far off the main topic of this thread, but I happen to know
the owner of this creation:

http://www.boxoffice460.com/

SO


On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 9:36 AM Dennis Johnson <moscowengnr at outlook.com>
wrote:

> Mike,
>
> That is a possibility I have thought about. It does not address any low
> spots and water standing on roof, but would add a seal. Applying on the
> correlations might be a slight challenge. Not sure about the costs - think
> the “good stuff” is expensive. Probably would take several gallons for a 40
> foot container.
>
> Dennis
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Feb 12, 2020, at 11:20 PM, Mike M <meulenms at gmx.com> wrote:
>
>  What about a roll on roof sealant like they use for mobile homes?
>
> Mike M
>
> On 2/12/2020 11:28 PM, Dennis Johnson wrote:
>
> Carl,
>
> My son has a 40 foot container he uses as storage/shop space. We have 4
> corners with cement blocks stacked at each corner. Base is 16 x 16, and
> needs to be larger because every year or so it sinks some and we need to
> re-level. It is about 3 blocks from Galveston Bay, so we have it elevated
> about 2 feet.
> Be careful when trying to level it. Sometimes these containers try to go
> sideways when on jacks. Have seen jacks slip and come close to removing
> fingers in the way. I have successfully used 2 “farm jacks” to lift an end
> up in order to back a trailer under that end of a container.
> I have a 20 foot container I got here and hauled to the Tulsa Oklahoma
> area from Houston area with my EcoDiesel and a car hauler gooseneck. I have
> door end about 4” above the ground, and the other end about 1 1/2 foot up,
> because land is not level where it is setting. It is holding stuff until I
> get my cabin insulated, and then it will store my MF 35D and a few tools or
> mower.
> A few containers are available with doors each end, but they are somewhat
> rare.
> Roof leaks can be an issue. My son has that problem with his 40 foot
> container. Roof dents can let water stand, and then rust happens and then
> leaks come. Roof vents can also be leak points. Recommend adding something
> over the container. A single slope sheet metal with 1 foot overhand on each
> side would be good. Support could be a 2 x 2 on one side, 2 x 4 in about 2
> foot, 2x6 in another 2 foot, and a 2x8 on the other side. There are many
> other ways to get some slope and another layer. Spray on roof sealants are
> an option, but generally expensive.
>
> Dennis
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Feb 12, 2020, at 2:27 PM, Carl Gogol <cgogol1971 at gmail.com>
> <cgogol1971 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
>
>
>
> Are there any opinions concerning the use of the modular shipping
> containers for storage of tools and tractors?  Are the used ones dry
> enough?, do they need a gravel or stone base?  Is the 8 or 8.5’ width a
> severe limitation for practical storage and movement?  What plusses and
> minuses am I missing?
>
> Carl
>
> Manlius, NY
>
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