In the case of a conventional wooden shed, you can build a storage shed yourself or pay a professional do it for you. Building a traditional wooden shed is a much more involved process which will certainly require more than a single person – which will likely cost more money in labor. If you’re having your shed built on your property, it could take weeks for the builder to complete the project. And unfortunately, there is a risk of having structural errors if the shed is not put together correctly.
Moisture protection – Storage containers are engineered to be completely waterproof on long sea voyages. They are made from waterproof steel with gaskets on doors so anything kept inside will remain secure and dry.
Cool factor – Shipping containers are a bit of a novelty not seen every day, and your house guests will get a kick out of it.
Protect against pest problems – Keep rodents and bugs out of your storage space.
It seems inevitable that bugs and possibly rodents ARE going to find a way to sneak into your shed. Mice and rats love to find a way into wooden storage sheds and make their homes in cold weather. Historically, rodents infesting ships was a major problem and the solution was the watertight construction of a sea container. Steel cargo containers are clearly superior when it comes to keeping out pests.
Environmentally friendly – Have you heard of the new green phrase “adaptive reuse” or “upcycling”? Definition: reuse (discarded objects or material) in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original.
A real bonus to using a shipping container is to repurpose an empty shipping container into something useful. Due to the USA trade deficit with the rest of the world, shipping containers have been piling up near US ports. Repurposing into storage space is one of those uses.
Portability– If you have to move someday, you can easily transport your container with you. It’s as easy to load it on a truck and move as it was to originally deliver and set it up. If the day comes when you no longer need the storage space, you have the option of reselling your shipping container and recovering some of your money.buy new shipping container
Pros of having a shed – Probably the number one advantage of the more traditional wooden or more modern vinyl shed is the style. Some designs can add can add a nice look to your yard and you can choose one that matches the paint style and design of your home. The shed can be as attractive little addition that matches your house.
Cons of a shipping container storage shed– It is worth mentioning that while a shipping container will provide a unique look to your yard, some homeowners may simply prefer the more traditional look of a wooden shed.