Shipping Container Parts Storage Layouts

[Mike Cecil]

Lionel,

A solid Besser block on its side in each corner, dug in almost flush with the ground surface, is all you need to support the container. No need to mix concrete and caste special pads. The gravel only needs to be about a foot or two wide, if you use any at all - under the container (if mounted very close to the ground) does not get light and therefore does not support weed growth, only around the edge, which can be hit with a whipper-snipper (weed whacker) from time to time.

Mike

[David Herbert]

There are also ' Hi Cube' 45 foot containers, some higher than basic ones too. All the same width. I agree that digging in some concrete blocks for each corner will be fine as long as there is a little space under the floor so that it is not sitting on damp earth.

David

[Mike Cecil]

Agree with David. Close to the ground, not in contact with.

Mike

[Wayne Hingley]

I have my containers sitting on pressure treated wood railway ties (sleepers), and they are very solid. I agree with Mike's comment; the weeds will not grow under the containers due to low light, and as David says; it is important to leave an air gap at he bottom so the floor doesn't rust out due to trapped moisture (I have seen some very rusty undersides).

[Lynn Eades]

I have 2 containers (both 20 foot insulated) left over from an original 7 that I shifted up here with. (they are temporary, and there's nothing more permanent goes the saying) They are holding a bit of weight, but have sunk a bit. They are sitting on pieces of 8x2 rough sawn pine. (ground treated) It depends on your ground. (No termites here) All the weight is carried at the corners, so to have the container stay stable you need to do a thorough job of setting them up. Make sure when settled in place that the doors open and close nicely. If the container has a twist in it the doors may well give trouble. If I was going to lay concrete, it would be in front of the doors, so that you can get in and out without the big step up or down, so much.