Wanted: Used sea container

[Jack Innes]

Chris makes a valid point on condensation. I have two 40 ft. ventilated containers filled with antique cars & have no condensation problem.
There are sealed & ventilated containers available. The ventilation is simply a few small holes drilled in each corner with a shield over it. This seems to allow enough air to circulate but will not admit mice. The other important factor is allowing air to circulate under the container. The two I mentioned are sitting on very solid footing with a single railroad tie under each end.

[chris vickery]

I just spoke with my local container guy here in North Bay.
He advised me that seacans etc are use specific and careful consideration should be made before purchasing.
He carries all types including steel, plywood lined, refridgerated etc.
He did indicate to me that straight steel boxes do tend to have condensation issues, even though they have some ventilation.
He recommended going with a plywood lined can or a reefer can as they tend not to have this issue.

[Wpns 421]

last week I bought a 20 ft container from a company in Toronto Easy Access and I got a 20ft in excellent condition, it had been bout new and rented for a year. It was painted blue and the interior was very clean, I paid $2500 plus taxes.
I picked it up in Mtl, left Merrickville at 9:30am and was back home by 15:30.
This was amore expensive unit because it was new, an older model not as nice looking was going for about $2100.00. I have a 30 ft gooseneck and picked it up myself. The real killer is the shipping, they will charge you between $600 to $800 to bring one in from Mtl.
The 40 ft containers are cheaper than the 20 ft. The guy in Mtl was telling me that containers have dropped in price in the last month, before the same container I got would have sold for about $3000.00
I now have 3containers and I really like them, when you consider that building a wood shed the same size wil be as expensive apart from the time you take to build it and it is not as secure as a container.
Gilles

[chris vickery]

Another factor Gilles is that a container, unlike a wood shed, is not considered a "structure" in most jurisdictions, therefore, improvement taxes on you property nor building permits apply. It is considered a portable unit similar to any trailer, vehicle etc.

[Grant Bowker]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

Another factor Gilles is that a container, unlike a wood shed, is not considered a "structure" in most jurisdictions, therefore, improvement taxes on you property nor building permits apply. It is considered a portable unit similar to any trailer, vehicle etc.

In some areas, that might not be a good thing.
Some places have ridiculously tight restrictions on how many (and how large) trailers, vehicles or "restoration projects in wating" you can have on your property.

[Alain.C]

Two for sale on Crown Assets in Montreal.

http://tinyurl.com/84fu9la

Get them cheap and have a transport company haul both of them on one flat bed trailer.

Says they are badly rusted and floors are rotten but the pictures say something different. They are used but look to be in decent shape.

[Grant Bowker]

I wonder if there will be more coming out of Montreal (possibly other points too although I believe I read that most was being shipped to Montreal, offloaded from container for onward shipment) as a result of shipping material back from Afghanistan?

[chris vickery]

Originally Posted by Grant Bowker

In some areas, that might not be a good thing.
Some places have ridiculously tight restrictions on how many (and how large) trailers, vehicles or "restoration projects in wating" you can have on your property.

Yes, Grant, I am aware of this point but unlike an improperly or illegally constructed building, at least a container can be re-sold or moved.
Best to always check local regulations for clarity.
I would rather have to re-sell or relocate an old seacan than have to demolish a $20,000 shed...