If you’re looking to build a garage or carport, you may find that the traditional options just won’t work for you for one reason or another. Maybe you have limited space to work with, you’re on a tight timeline, or the cost of construction is prohibitive. In that case, it’s worth thinking outside the box to consider a different solution: a shipping container garage. This idea might seem unusual at first, but it’s gaining in popularity across the country.
Benefits:
Several reasons make using a storage container as a carport or garage a good fit:
- Cost-effective: Save thousands using a shipping container, with cheaper materials and less labor.
- Time-saving: Some garages are ready within minutes of delivery. Minimal construction, like cutting a wall, is needed.
- Portable: Unlike traditional structures, container garages can be moved to other locations.
- Secure: Storage containers offer heavy-duty locks for added security.
- Organized: With various accessories like shelving, pipe racks, and lighting, container garages are highly customizable to your needs.
Shipping Container Garage Ideas
Need a secure place to lock up your belongings? A shipping container at your home can be the perfect solution. Ideal for storing shed items: sports gear, motorcycles, tools, and farm equipment. It can even be home to a small workshop complete with a work bench and handy supplies.
There’s no need to install a traditional garage door; just use the built-in doors for access, customize the interior with shelves and lighting as needed, and lock it up when you’re not using it. You can add windows or ventilation based on stored items and shipping container garage usage. These are relatively easy and affordable alterations.
If you’re looking for car storage, keep in mind that single shipping container garages typically aren’t wide enough. To fit a car with enough room to get out on either side, you’ll probably need to combine two containers. That costs a little more; however, you can opt for a shipping container carport instead if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly alternative.
Shipping Container Carport Ideas
It’s relatively easy to customize your shipping container to include a carport. There are a couple popular options for this. For instance, one container as garage space, with a roof attached to nearby posts for a carport. If you prefer more storage space, the second option is to get two shipping containers and place them apart from one another. Then, attach a roof between the two to create the carport space.
If you’re interested in a shipping container garage or carport, contact Eagle Leasing to learn more about our inventory of high-quality, durable storage containers.
