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any opinions concerning the use of the modular shipping
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<p><font face="Arial">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
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<p><font face="Arial">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. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial">do they need a gravel or
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<p><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Gravel is widely used. Be
careful about blocking air circulation underneath, which could
hasten rust. </font>I used railroad ties to support mine. <br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial"> Is the 8 or 8.5’ width
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<p><font face="Arial">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. <br>
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<p><font face="Arial">A 20-footer can easily be transported using a
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<p><font face="Arial">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.<br>
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<p><font face="Arial">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),</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial">The top photo is of my container, the lower
two show the roofed two-container setup. <br>
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