THAT was a nice brief, useful video without all the usual hype. Thank you.

@bearclayton1600

3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@gustavocastroortiz7645

3 жыл бұрын

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straight and to the damn point! thanks for not talking us to death! great video!

Thank you for the great video, it's to the point and well put!

Most excellent information was looking into what I should do found your video very informative thank you very much. Joe

@StorageContainers

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great post, this is awesome information.

Appreciate your suggestions thank you. Also, great not have to listen to blah blah blah for three minutes before you got to the point. Well done.

Good advice. Thanks!

What about railroad ties? I intend to get a 40 ft container for storage of very heavy truck parts - transmissions etc. Do you suggest using them all around the perimeter of the container? We sometimes get heavy snow in the winter.

Great video, thank you! I do happen to have a lot of wooden skids. Any drawbacks of putting the container on wooden skids, say one on each corner?

Thanks for the info

Nice looking watch! What do you wear? Looks a little like a Spinnaker Dumas. Thanks for the video by the way, especially the part about the container corners sinking into hot asphalt.

Thanks for this amazing , could you tell me what jack will lift a 40ft high top . I have two and both lift 3 1/2 ton

I was told to use bricks..BAD IDEA! They cracked over time and crumbled. that is over 9,000 lbs of weight. I now have another on railroad ties and have no problem. The problem with concrete beams is that you would have to pay for a crane rental to place it perfectly. I have two containers and they were just off loaded of a flatbed tractor trailer.. Much cheaper than hiring a crane. if you have substantial settling, you can always hire the crane at a later date.

How much connection to the ground do containers need. In transport they are usually just held in place by straps or chains. If you're using your shipping container on flat ground and there's nothing nearby that it could damage or nothing connected to it that could be damaged and it moves a little bit during an earthquake it may not be a problem. If the container could fall down a hill during an earthquake then you have a different problem. If you live in an area where strong winds, tornadoes and hurricanes might happen then you have a different set of problems. Also depending on what's stored inside the container some things are more easily damaged or dangerous. There may be many additional things to consider depending on the use and situation.

@StorageContainers

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. You need to use discretion depending on the area of the world you are in. Here in the Northeast USA, we we don't have the earthquake concern.

I’m thinking to set my on railroad ties ! They are wide and heavy

The problem with wooden blocks is they sink and rot over the years.....thanks for showing.

I saw someone do a 20' with 4 cement filled tires at the corners. What do you think of that? Janice

@StorageContainers

7 жыл бұрын

I think that's a great idea. Use what you've got. There's no need to go out and spend a fortune supporting your container...

@yomama1254

5 жыл бұрын

And way more earthquake proof. Especially on the back end situation.

@duanethieme4186

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

How many yards of crushed stone would be needed for under the 20 foot container?

Good airflow under the container will reduce rust build up and extend the life. It also helps prevent damp rising into the timber floor.

@jasminflower3814

7 жыл бұрын

Aren't the floors all metal like the sides and roof with wood put on top?

@kevswick

7 жыл бұрын

No, I believe they are 3/4" marine grade plywood on the steel cross beams.

@jessjames93

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I’ve got mine on road base but will still jack it up and sit it on pavers because the need airflow. Moisture will still travel through that crushed stone.

@keithtremblay8803

6 ай бұрын

The floors are 1" marine grade plywood resting on "C" channel steel crossmembers. @@jasminflower3814

How do you fasten the containers to the ground if the containers are already in place.

what about under ground any suggestions?

To level it, jack it up and spray pole foam.

How about driveway pavers, would they be good too?

@billythebrain: For the purpose of a house, perhaps wood wouldn't be good, however for the purpose of supporting a box for storage I think it would be fine....

That was great, especially how the asphalt will give way in the heat- I plan on using 2 containers to make a home and am looking for the easiest/best method for a foundation...emphasis on cost saving too. Tho I would rather spend more on the foundation in the beginning, than be faced with fixing it afterwards...any thoughts? Good concise video.

What type of ground will it be going on?

PRO TIPS - Like comment Cheapest: Solid concrete landscape block, 4x12x18. Stack for leveling. Jack and insert additional as they sink or frost heave. $4/ea. Best: 12+" sono-tube piers, flared out to be wider as they get deeper, forming a slight cone. Cone shape deters frost heave in cold climates AND has a wider base for better stability and footprint. Depth as needed for frost line and ground softness. Pro Tips: 1. Add rebar to reinforce concrete piers. 2. Add a exposed rebar "loop" as a handle/anchor point in your concrete pier. Great for tie down and to extract the pier for removal. Also helpful to locate with metal detector if buried in years to come. 3. Think heavy. These can get very heavy, quickly as you add storage, plus it's own container weight. 4. Think snowshoe. Wider pads mean less sinking. Containers hold all their weight in the 4 corners and they transfer that weight into the piers/blocks/ground. They will sink or even drive the piers into the ground like a fencepost! 5: DONT expect to jack up a loaded container. The 10,000+ pounds will drive your jack down into the Earth as you try to (laughably) jack it up. 6. DONT bury these. Seriously, it's not cost effective, safe,.or sane. 7. Containers are designed to hold their weight through the vertical sidewalls and distribute weight to the 4 corners. Yes, having the entire container's weight within the 2sqft base of the 4 corners - amazing actually.

My concern with wood is grass fires could ignite it.

It is sinking because the wood is inadequate to support it. You need something to spread the load out and the only way you are going to do that is with concrete sized to meet the load and ground bearing pressure.

@mike teeler: I don't recommend burying containers underground. They will rot and the hydrostatic force of the wet earth will make them implode.

@davej7458

3 жыл бұрын

A big safety issue they are designed for a top down loads and almost no side loads. To try to make them take HUGE SIDE LOADS Is expensive and dangerous for the occupants.

@whatruon3111

Жыл бұрын

@@davej7458 it all depends on how you do it as with anything.. dig a foot wider each side put in drainage at the bottom lower than the container, pour a concrete base, drop in the container and then pour 1 foot of concrete down the sides, and eventually the top, and you have a quick and easy bunker!

Termites in Florida would eat up the wood real quick.

I have been thinking about this. I think jacking it up and sliding under cement blocks, or poor lager blocks then lower the container down once they dry. I want it at least 24" off grade to install plumbing or whatever.

The only wood I would ever use like this are railroad ties. They've been known to last 40 years under water. Some treated 6x6's aren't even rated for ground contact.

@nmatthew7469

7 жыл бұрын

yep,

@marcushennings9513

4 жыл бұрын

Yes but in time the railroad ties may become off balance due to indentations and splitting once weight is added inside I would only go that route temporary but not long term or for extreme weight.

@davej7458

3 жыл бұрын

If you use railroad ties there are a couple of things to think about. Are they actually brand new railroad ties or are they completely worn out or somewhere in between. They generaly rot from the center and around the spike holes. Do you live in area where you can get them reasonably without huge shipping cost. As far as strength goes what do you imagine the point load of train car is as the trains go over each tie year after year? Completely submerged railroad ties would generally last longer than a railroad tie that is wet but in the air.

@ffjsb

3 жыл бұрын

@@davej7458 Decent used ties will last quite a long while if properly installed. Good drainage etc. And a container is a static load that doesn't move, not a live load like on a railroad. Not to mention it's a fraction of what even an empty rail car weighs. Rail and ties do flex every time a train goes over. Most places like Lowes or Home Depot carry them.

Isn't it advantageous to elevate a container off the ground if you live in a hot place and need to keep the container cool? I am considering concrete cinder blocks with the holes pointing up and down. I am concerned about the fact that the bottom is not solid metal but marine plywood supported by metal cross beams. What height off the ground is good and safe for simple construction of the foundation?

@chrislett5093

8 жыл бұрын

Yes if your goal is to keep your container cooler. Note using wood in area's like he is in will be prone to failure. Wood that comes in contact with moisture all the time & especially when it sits on the ground will tend to rot @ accelerated rates. Not to mention termites and wood ants. Yes his wood is treated but in a few years it will be prone to decomposition of the wild life creatures. The reason for lifting the container off the ground is to simply prevent flooding and rust. Yes the containers are suppose to be watertight and the paint is tough and is great against the elements but why not protector your investment? I would recommend building your own concrete corner platforms for each corner. You can make them circular, square, whatever your heart desires. Just make sure you reinforce the concrete. Concrete also allows you to lift the container a lot higher with a hell of a lot more load barring weight. Many ways to skin a fish, good luck.

@keithtremblay8803

8 жыл бұрын

I shot the video and that green box is in my back yard. That box has been there close to five years now and the bottom timbers are doing fine. I figure once they start to rot out, I'll use a car jack to lift the front and then rear of the box and replace the timbers touching the ground. I suspect I'll get a bunch more years out of them before I need to do so. I agree though, that they will not last as long as concrete or stone.

@davej7458

3 жыл бұрын

A bit late but cinder blocks or lightweight patio stones are not strong enough they will crack very quickly. Buy precast concrete pier blocks they will last forever and don't cost an awful lot more. They are not the only answer though many other supports can be used some lasting longer than others.

Concrete paving at corner castings or steel plate = probleme solved

Thanks!!!!

@StorageContainers

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Hello! What about using bricks?

Other advantage of placing on rocks is snakes. They love living under cool places in summer.

How many feet is you're container?

I don't like the idea of wood as a support. They will eventually rot. I prefer cement. Pier blocks or make your own.

How much higher is the rear compared to front? Did it work as hoped to prevent water from entering?.

@Icutmetal

10 күн бұрын

Why would water enter?

Cheers bud

How much slope do you recommend?? Today I am preparing the ground for my new 40' high cube container to be delivered in a few days. I am thinking of having a 2 or 3 inch drop over 40 feet.

@keithtremblay8803

2 жыл бұрын

2 or 3 inches for a 40' box is perfect.

@trendinvestor2893

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithtremblay8803 Ok, I will probably go with 3 inches. I can always adjust it a little bit later.

Just pour 4 12"x12" corner footings. At its Loam, pronounced Lome.

Why use wood? 16 X 16 concrete pavers. Only (4) corners need to be supported (load bearing points) more level the front cargo doors are, easier the doors open.

@StorageContainers

7 жыл бұрын

Why use wood? The container is in the woods on bare ground. The 8' long timbers have more of a foot print than small pavers. Pavers probably would have worked fine in this application as well though. This is merely set up in my backyard for mowers and quads. I'm not too concerned about it.

That's why you prep the site and use gravel and piers so it doesn't settle. Eventually that landscape timber will rot away and then what? Oh yeah right, you'll have to go back and do it all over again.

I want to use gravel as a base for a 20ft container. However, my site is a little uneven. Do you suggest adding something to level it along with the gravel or would gravel be enough?

@jessjames93

2 жыл бұрын

I would go against this guys advice and say you need it off the ground even if it’s gravel you still need a bigger air gap for better airflow.

If I were to place a container in one spot for the foreseeable future I would use four deep concrete piers and possibly place steel weld plates on them to weld the container to the piers. Guaranteed to stay in place empty even in a high wind event or possible tornado. Spend a few dollars up front so it doesn't cost you more time, money, and aggravation the years to follow.

Do these containers need support in the middle on a 40 foot? Or just each end?

@StorageContainers

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon, no they do not. Supporting them at the corner cubes is all that is required.

@naturestrail2296

5 жыл бұрын

@@StorageContainers ok thanks for the response! I know it's always better the more you got but that's what I was wandering if they were built stout enough to have no center support. Was planning to use railroad ties myself. Seems like all the landscape timbers they get around here rot fast anymore. Funny I have some that's still in tact from 30 years ago but seems like others rot in 10 years around here.

@StorageContainers

5 жыл бұрын

@@naturestrail2296 The landscape timbers I have under the green 20' box is at my house. They've been there for roughly 8 years. So far, so good. When they rot out eventually, I'll jack it up and either replace the timbers making ground contact or perhaps use solid concrete blocks under the timbers as you mentioned in another comment.

@naturestrail2296

5 жыл бұрын

@@StorageContainers yea when I use to set mobile homes it was required to have treated lumber for block padding to keep the blocks from cracking. That and with blocks you'll need wedges as well to shim them all up and you'll need blocks all the way up and down cause they need less weight on each. We use to use about 8 ft centers on block stacks for homes. Blocks absolutely have to have the wood padding. Also you need wedges to go along and support the load good and evenly. You also need a good flat surface under the blocks. Also blocks absolutely have to be facing with the holes up and down cause that's how they support a load. Done right concrete blocks are awesome but I'm too short on time for that and I don't have a water level to quickly level an entire block foundation right now. I just didn't know if these containers were build up withstand weight without a center support or not. I'm still a little nervous cause I want to drive my 8,500 pound tractor into it. But I also seen the containers supposedly hold 64,000 pounds supposedly so thought they might be plenty beefy.

@kevinmoyer2409

4 жыл бұрын

@@StorageContainers with the three 6x6 stacked at the back of the container, dis you secure the to the ground somehow with rebar or somthing? Or just stack them? I have a similar situation with a slope in the back. Thank you so much!

You should also place a sheet of 6mil plastic or a good tarp under the container. You don't want the moisture in the ground to come up into the container. Even where I store my travel trailer, I place plastic under a layer of gravel.

@StorageContainers

7 жыл бұрын

The container is undercoated at the factory which helps to protect it from moisture.

I want to store my quad in a container. However, I’ve heard that the heat inside can create vapors from the gasoline. Any suggestions??

@Ringele5574

3 жыл бұрын

And a vent or two....

@davej7458

3 жыл бұрын

Venting is always a improvement. There have been some explosions in non vented almost air tight shipping containers that had gasoline or propane stored in them. Also think gas tanks on your lawn mower, ATV or garden tractors. As I recall gasoline fumes from one gallon of gasoline are equivalent to 16 sticks of dynamite more or less. Vents low to let heavier-than-air things such as propane drain out and vents high to let lighter than air fumes such as gasoline out. They will also allow air to circulate to reduce overheating and to keep the humidity under control. Remember to rainproof the vents they need a bit of covering to keep rain from draining in but to still let air circulate. Also a screen of some sort to keep the bugs, mice, rats and snakes out.

How deep should the gravel base be ?

@StorageContainers

7 жыл бұрын

Most people I deliver containers to have a base that is 4" to 5" deep.

Do NOT use wood. Even pressure treated wood to ground contact is terrible even for a privacy fence and should NEVER be used to support such weight. The possibility of shifting and rotting and washing out is too great. The crushed gravel is a good solution for short term or for a storage building. But the best and only foundation to support these to build a house is to use concrete piers. They're strong and if you dig them to code you won't have to worry about freezing and bucking.

@Unlikely Advocates: Bricks should work fine....

hummmmmm... would you not want to have a solid foundation ??? like a concrete slab.... or concrete piers ???? im not a genius but I think placing this weight on wood will rot and shift the container off one the beams of wood you placed them on eventually .... right ??? I would never do that.... safe is better than sorry.

@StorageContainers

7 жыл бұрын

For my application... it works fine.

I have spent months studying building container homes and discovered an awesome website at Magic Container Plans (google it if you're interested)

@kevswick

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks