Custom shipping containers are becoming popular in the industry. It’s incredible how they’re so efficient to use in building various kinds of sheds.

The heavy-duty feature of the equipment provides numerous options in repurposing them either as a strong building foundation or a fully converted structure.

Technically, shipping containers converted to sheds do not require building from scratch. A quick renovation with a touch of creativity does the trick.

Here are five ideas on how to use shipping containers in building custom sheds.

·     Medical Sheds

o   Shipping containers converted to medical sheds allow the crew to quickly transfer the whole facility without setting up or breaking it apart.

o   Mobile medical sheds are functional in providing rescue and relief services. It can contain the medical facilities that are also present in an actual hospital. Medical teams can finally tend to rural patients in full capacity, even when out in the field.

·     Garage Sheds

o   There are a lot of different ways to construct shipping containers as garage sheds.

o   Converted garage sheds can easily sit on your property, and you can design it how you want. You can use it as a workshop area with all your tools. Or it can plainly serve as a storage room and expand the ceiling to provide a space where you can tweak with your project car.

o   Combining a few shipping containers is also a good idea in building larger garage sheds.

·     Fitness Sheds

o   If you’re planning to build a separate fitness area in your property, one or two shipping containers are enough to store your gym equipment with extra space to move around comfortably.

o   It’s cost-efficient to convert a shipping container, rather than build the whole structure itself. Plus, you’ll be saving time and labor expenses.

·     “To-Go” Food Sheds

o   Imagine a food truck, which is basically a small version of a shipping container.

o   Considering the high costs of putting up a foodshed, the idea of using a customized shipping container is quite a practical choice. With the right location, you only have to pay rent for the lot, which is probably lower than renting a building space.

o   And if you ever decide to close up, you can even resell the foodshed. It’s a completely constructive strategy.

·     Containerized Homes

Custom shipping containers also include home designs and structures.

It takes a lot of work to convert the rusty metal into a family-friendly home, but it’s totally worth the effort. You can have the freedom to turn a bare box into a place where you can live with comfort and convenience.

Some designs of containerized homes have porches and rooftops where you can hang out with friends and visitors. Roof gardens are also becoming a thing now because it helps with the heat and insulation. It’s up to you to explore all the possibilities.

It’s quite a challenging task to convert your own shipping container to customized sheds. If you need professional help in building a personalized shed you have in mind, you can hire a team that can provide the services you need.

Do you have custom specifications for a unique containerized shelter? Contact Western Shelter today!