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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks all for the quick container replies-<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Richard and others – Does putting a truss roof and a rear wall change the taxing status from personal property to real property? I am trying to find a piece of land near Williamsburg VA, but finding I can’t just put a garage on it. A garage is an accessory structure so not allowed unless there is a residence. We are now living in the South for about five months a year and a dearly miss my old iron hobby. Don’t want to leave the place we have, but there is no reasonable way to play iron in this neighborhood. I am assuming and quite sure that the local zoning doesn’t disallow containers in A-1 property, but roofing a pair might make it dicey – Opinions?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> AT <at-bounces@lists.antique-tractor.com> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Richard Walker<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 12, 2020 4:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> Antique tractor email discussion group <at@lists.antique-tractor.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [AT] Using shipping containers for tractor storage<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Are there any opinions concerning the use of the modular shipping containers for storage of tools and tractors? </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>I once used a 20' container for inventory storage back in the era when I was buying and selling used tools and industrial equipment (top photo). Placed 2' deep floor-to-ceiling steel shelving sections along both sides which allowed a 4' walkway between. Installed 4' fluorescent light fixtures in the ceiling. Very satisfied with how the arrangement worked out.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Are the used ones dry enough?, </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Before buying, check roof condition for rust and door seals for tightness. It helps to have someone shut you up inside during daylight and then look for any light leaks indicating rustouts, bad seals, etc. Mine had a tight roof when I bought it, but to be safe I spread aluminum mobile home roof coating on it and never had a leak. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>do they need a gravel or stone base? </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Gravel is widely used. Be careful about blocking air circulation underneath, which could hasten rust. I used railroad ties to support mine. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Is the 8 or 8.5’ width a severe limitation for practical storage and movement? </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>For general storage, the space is excellent. For a tractor or two, it would be secure and out of the weather, but slightly cramped due to the 8' width. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>What plusses and minuses am I missing?</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A 20-footer can easily be transported using a roll-back tow truck.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Unless you can get a heckuva deal at an auction or from a private party, price will probably be $1,600 and up, based upon current container reseller prices. My neighbor was just looking into buying one. We're in Oregon. If you live near a major shipping port, you might get a better price than other areas.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you intend storing a number of tractors, implements, or vehicles, a smart thing to do is buy two containers, set them a distance apart, and then using trusses, roof over the space between them and maybe add a rear wall. That way you wind up with a roofed three-wall open-front shed, and two lockable storage rooms. (bottom two photos),</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The top photo is of my container, the lower two show the roofed two-container setup. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Richard</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p><p><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>