Rendering of one of ROXBOX Containers healthcare shipping container units, used for ICU/exam rooms, vaccine distribution, laboratories, drive-thru covid testing, treatment rooms, and more.

Can Shipping Container Clinics Be The Solution To U.S Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution?

Rendering of one of ROXBOX Containers healthcare shipping container units, used for ICU/exam rooms, vaccine distribution, laboratories, drive-thru covid testing, treatment rooms, and more.

Is help on the way?

World health officials are increasingly optimistic that a usable vaccine is near to fight the novel coronavirus. Researchers linked to the Center for Global Development estimate with an 85% probability that a vaccine will be ready by 2021.  According to the World Health Organization 8 vaccine candidates in progress are near to achieving the final stage of testing, which will give the global economy a much-needed boost. While this news is some of the most positive we have seen in months regarding the coronavirus, the news does not come without major manufacturing challenges and issues of scale. Governments across the world are concentrated on the historic task of getting vaccines to their people effectively and quickly.

 

U.S Vaccine Distribution Scale

The U.S is currently planning the manufacture and delivery of more than 300 million safe and efficient vaccines. The two federal agencies tasked are the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Defense (DoD). Their distribution strategy is called Operation Warp Speed. The goal of Operation warp speed is to

“produce and deliver 300 million doses of safe and effective vaccines with the initial doses available by January 2021, as part of a broader strategy to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics (collectively known as countermeasures).”

HHS.gov

The supply, production, and distribution of the vaccine is an intra-governmental endeavor. According to recent news, distribution is one area where the project is falling behind. In a letter to governors, the Centers for Disease Controls director Dr. Robert Redfield explained distribution centers need to be up running by the first of November. With the tremendous amount of work that needs to be done, shipping container clinics are proving to be a viable solution and may help expedite the process of setting up the distribution centers.

Benefits of Shipping Container Vaccine Clinics

Storied History

There is a long global history with the use of shipping containers in; disasters, outbreaks, low patient density, severe climates, and conflict zones. Hospitals and doctors’ offices can focus on what they do best. Shipping container vaccine clinics reduce the traffic into the central facility and help maintain its space and employees from being overwhelmed.

Constructibility

To date, shipping containers are used as the primary mode of transport in global commerce because they are portable, secure, and structurally strong enough to be stacked high on top of each other. They can also be manufactured quicker than other building methods. The lean manufacturing factory-built approach provides an efficient assembly line process within a controlled environment, which can provide greater quality in a shorter time.

Shipping Container Supply

The supply of shipping containers is a valuable building asset, more than 19,000 shipping containers enter the U.S every day. The domestic stock of containers allows for container vaccine clinics to be manufactured locally with a limited need for long-distance shipping.

Reuse & Repurpose

Shipping container clinics and shipping container hospitals can be long-term solutions for future pandemics, natural disaster response, or community-wide requirements. When the vaccine distribution is complete the containers can be repurposed into; triage rooms, exam rooms, infusion rooms, treatment rooms, testing facilities, laboratories, patient rooms, quarantine rooms, isolation rooms, or surge space for non-critical care. If the containers are not repurposed they can be used for U.S medical stock for the next 40+ years. If another pandemic happens the containers can be brought out of stock and fitted with current medical technology.

Design

The shipping container clinic modular design accommodates mobile site arrangements depending on population requirements. Shipping container vaccine clinics are designed to be hospital-grade; fitted with climate control, air quality, storage, electrical wiring, plumbing, doors, security, and furnishings.

Sustainability

Shipping container clinics can be designed with LEED green building concepts specifically for the healthcare field. Clean energy power can be generated through containerized deployable solar energy which can save money compared to diesel generators, while not releasing C02 emissions. HVAC can be run off of solar panels on the roof of the container hospital, which is one of the largest energy needs in buildings. RoxBox can provide solar-powered refrigeration and/or freezer containers to keep vaccines at the necessary temperature – allowing for remote vaccine distribution hubs.

The RoxBox Promise

RoxBox has teamed up with RK Mission Critical, TreanorHL, Martin/Martin Inc, and Cator Ruma & Associates to build Offsite-Manufactured Shipping Container Healthcare Facilities out of shipping containers. This multi-organizational endeavor extends assistance in building the infrastructure required to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic. Our crisis management team has specialized knowledge in the container construction and modular construction industry and we are willing to allocate our many resources to assist in this crisis!

 

Rendering of the inside of one of ROXBOX Containers healthcare shipping container units, used for ICU/exam rooms, vaccine distribution, laboratories, drive-thru covid testing, treatment rooms, and more.
Rendering of one of ROXBOX Containers healthcare shipping container units, used for ICU/exam rooms, vaccine distribution, laboratories, drive-thru covid testing, treatment rooms, and more.

ROXBOX Containers shipping container patio built for Odell Brewing Co. in the RiNo Art District of Denver, Colorado.

Outdoor Patios Made Out of Shipping Containers for a COVID-19 Winter

RoxBox Containers introduces a new and innovative way to ensure restaurants and events can operate through the pandemic winter with shipping container outdoor patios. 

Based in Denver, CO, RoxBox’s Custom Shipping Container business has been creating beautiful and innovative spaces out of shipping containers for years. Having worked with numerous food and beverage concepts with our other containerized solutions for kitchens and bars, we wanted to help our restaurateur and event friends with a better solution than Chinese-made plastic tents.

Per a recent 9News article & video:

In July, the Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) asked 170 restaurants if they think they will still be open in six months. 65% said they were not sure.

“We’re extremely worried about what winter looks like,” CRA’s President and CEO Sonia Riggs said. “Some restaurants are going to do whatever they can to take advantage of that outdoor seating as long as possible, and others just say they don’t know whether it’s worth it or not.”

Sonia Riggs

Let’s try and make sure more restaurant shutdowns don’t happen here in Colorado!
Introducing the PatioBox:

PatioBox is a customizable shipping container patio comes in 4 different models with numerous upgrade options like roof-top decks:

  • X-Large  – 2×40’HC double-door containers modified & combined to create maximum space with multiple openings, lights + electrical, heaters, and 3 glass roll-up doors
  • Large – 2×40’HC containers combined w/ openings, lights + electrical, and heaters
  • Medium – 1×40’HC double-door container w/ lights + electrical and heaters
  • Small – 1×20’HC container w/ two openings, lights + electrical and heaters

PatioBox allows for a heated and rad space with circulation to allow for continued revenue through the winter even with COVID-19 restrictions. By adhering to CDPHE guidelines, we’ve created multiple different temporary outdoor patio models with heaters that will fit in innumerable spaces and allow for continued operation through winter – plus they look way cooler than a tent. These structures can ultimately be integrated into a more long-term development plan and have optional roof-top decks.

We also have other Food & Beverage shipping container units to combat COVID-19 barriers:

  • Bars
  • Kitchens
  • Pick-Up/Delivery Kiosks

Certain PatioBox models are available for rent/lease and we also offer financing for those interested in purchasing. For a limited time, we will be supporting local organizations by offering discounts/ lowering prices – the struggle is real and we’re trying to help.

There will only be a limited number of PatioBox units available. 

Winter is coming…

 

The Block Distilling Company custom shipping container patio seating area built by ROXBOX Containers.
The Block Distilling Company custom shipping container patio seating area built by ROXBOX Containers.
The Block Distilling Company custom shipping container patio seating area built by ROXBOX Containers.
ROXBOX Containers shipping container patio built for Odell Brewing Co. in the RiNo Art District of Denver, Colorado.
ROXBOX Containers shipping container patio built for Odell Brewing Co. in the RiNo Art District of Denver, Colorado.
Inside Odell Brewing Co.'s custom shipping container patio in the RiNo Art District of Denver, Colorado, built by ROXBOX Containers.
Custom mural on Odell Brewing Co.'s custom shipping container patio in the RiNo Art District of Denver, Colorado, built by ROXBOX Containers.

ROXBOX Containers Shipping Container Bar at Smuttynose Brewing Company Beer Garden at Tuscan Village

Now on Tap: RoxBox BeerCan Brings the Container Bar Trend to Life

Meet The BeerCan Container Bar

RoxBox is reimagining the classic bar and beer garden to create an immersive drinking experience. Today’s crowd wants unique brews and they want their drinking experiences to be just that: experiences. How do you get the edge you need to pull in customers? How do you address COVID concerns and create an outdoor bar experience?

Sometimes the best way to think outside the box is to transform the box itself. That’s what BeerCan is all about: a pioneering shipping container bar that’s been refined over the past 3 years to create a badass and efficient bar.

The Benefits of an Awesome Container Bar

No matter what event you have on the horizon – or if you’re looking for a turn-key beer garden solution for your brewery, bar, or restaurant – a great CONEX bar has everything you need to make it a success, starting with a few top benefits.

1. Options Galore

It doesn’t get much more customizable than the BeerCan. You can take the container bar anywhere. You can install it in almost any location. Its cooling system will work with either grid-connected power, solar power, or a generator.

From multiple serving windows, sinks, multiple containers for a custom layout, speakers, TVs, different bar tops and barbacks, and painted or branded to your preference  – there are numerous options that RoxBox can build to create your own custom shipping container bar or custom container kitchen.

No container bar is complete without the optional rooftop deck for a VIP area or to set up a socially distant DJ or band.

You can also easily add in the ability to serve liquor to create a full-service shipping container bar. And with multiple serving windows, this container bar creates efficiencies to allow you to serve hundreds of guests per hour.

2. Attention-Grabbing Designs

If you’re heading to a festival or another big event, chances are that you’ll be one of the dozens of beer options for customers to choose from. Gone are the days of warm beer with copious foam out of a jockey box. The BeerCan is the perfect way to stand out among all the lowly tents and coolers. Customers will happily pass up a foamy beer from a tub of ice for your tap-fresh brews.

3. Built-in Walk-in Cooler

If you’re selling beer out of a tent, ice is just about your only way to keep it cool. It’s heavy and messy and it takes up way too much space.

BeerCan’s proprietary self-cooling capabilities let you skip all that hassle. No more ice or jockey boxes. Just perfectly chilled beer on tap in your own shipping container taproom w/ your preferred size walk-in cooler keeping your beer and booze at whatever temperature you desire.

Combine the sustainable methodology of the upcycled shipping container with our patent-pending solar-powered refrigeration system to create an off-grid and fully sustainable bar like no one has ever seen or experienced.

4. Proven ROI

With enough thirsty patrons, the BeerCan generates sales within days that cover the cost of the unit. Social distancing orders have forced many to reimagine the guest experience and move them outside so take advantage of this change and create significant revenue in your parking lot, unused land, or backlot.

An experience in and of itself, this shipping container bar creates engaged guests that will make your brand the talk of the town (and social media). Set up Beer Pong on your roof-top deck and watch as guests create viral content around your custom shipping container bar.

Case Study

Joyride Brewing Company was able to sell through over 60 kegs for a whopping $55,000 worth of beer in only 6 hours with nearly zero waste using the extremely efficient BeerCan container bar. They paid for the cost of their bar with one event!

Taking the Container Bar Trend to Your Customers

If you’re looking for a new way to make your next event easier and more successful, it doesn’t get better than the BeerCan container bar. For breweries, bars, and restaurants looking at establishing an outdoor drinking area or beer garden, there’s no better solution than an innovative and sustainable shipping container bar from RoxBox Containers. To get the details for yourself, get a free quote for a BeerCan of your own or check out our rental options.

We hope the BeerCan can help you move more booze and make you more revenue in these tough times.

Custom shipping container bar built by ROXBOX Containers for Two Parts Denver.
:eft Hand Brewing Company custom shipping container bar built by ROXBOX Containers.
ROXBOX Containers Shipping Container Bar built or Two Parts Denver
ROXBOX Containers Shipping Container Bar at Smuttynose Brewing Company Beer Garden at Tuscan Village
ROXBOX Containers custom shipping container bar with walk-in cooler and tap system built for Smuttynose Brewing Co.

Rendering of one of ROXBOX Containers healthcare shipping container units, used for ICU/exam rooms, vaccine distribution, laboratories, drive-thru covid testing, treatment rooms, and more.

How Shipping Containers Can Help COVID-19 Patients Receive Faster Care

TreanorHL’s Health studio has teamed up with RK Mission Critical in Colorado to design modular health spaces in response to the pandemic COVID-19. TreanorHL Principal Steve Carr led the design of containerized isolation and exam room modules in less than a week that can be manufactured in about six weeks. These modules are designed to be fitted out of shipping containers.

What health systems need:

Currently, the spaces in most immediate need include:

  • Triage rooms
  • Exam rooms
  • Infusion rooms
  • Treatment rooms
  • Testing facilities / laboratories
  • Patient rooms
  • Quarantine rooms
  • Isolation rooms
  • Surge space for non-critical care

Short- to medium-term needs include ICU rooms and supplemental care facilities, and longer-term needs include ICU patient rooms, non-critical care facilities and permanent housing, in addition to existing needs to address supply chain shortages.

“Health systems are looking for very quick and temporary solutions for COVID-19 needs on the immediate horizon,” says Carr. Banner Health, for example, has hospital locations in Colorado, Arizona, and California. They have found that indoor solutions in spaces such as convention centers, schools, and hotels are beneficial because they are already weather-proof and can pull power and utilities from the existing facilities.

These modular health units are currently designed to run off of generators for speed of use and cost, but also have an alternative for solar power that could be easily implemented. They can also be manufactured quickly. A factory-built method allows an efficient assembly line process within a controlled environment, which has proven to provide higher quality in less time.

UCHealth and SCL Health in Colorado have also expressed interest in using this modular solution to increase available treatment space, as it is manufactured locally and would not require shipping long distances. Its availability not only benefits healthcare systems during peak times in patient numbers, but also provides a potential long-term solution for a future pandemic or community-wide needs.

The challenge of COVID-19—and any pandemic

Particularly important for COVID-19 patients are isolation and decentralization. Similar to an approach used in South Korea to combat hospital bed shortages, this modular solution can push facilities into urban or rural hotspots, allowing patients to be treated and discharged or isolated closer to their homes.

These units are also designed to help fill another need—provider access. In a large convention center, for example, the concentration of several of these modular units can allow limited healthcare providers to see more patients in one place. And when they do need to cover broader areas, technology integration can help.

“There just aren’t enough medical staff to spread around,” says Carr. “This is why we also included the potential for telehealth components.”

The modular design allows variable site placement depending on community needs. Units are designed with the ability to be grouped together in container “farms.” These farms can include pods of six or eight containers facing each other with a fabric structure between them to create a large outdoor covered area for staging, triage, and drive-through testing. Each pod can be configured with a laboratory, exam room, and isolation rooms depending on need.

 “These units are safe, accessible, and give patients the most direct path to understanding their condition and care,” says Carr. Special considerations for those within and around units include air quality, power and structural design, each of which is solved by considering a community’s specific needs.

Air quality to maintain negative pressure and exhaust of potentially contaminate air is another unique challenge to COVID-19. HEPA filters are typically used to capture contaminants, but the virus is so small that HEPA filtration is not effective. TreanorHL designed the units to have a vent stack that can be added after transport that will move the air up and away from the facility.

The standard 8-foot-wide unit size of the containers is tight for functional caregiving, so the team took length into consideration. Containers can be 20, 40, or 60 feet in length. 20-foot containers are best used when portability is a high priority, such as if they were to be shipped and trucked to a remote location in a developing country. The design team focused on a 40-foot container length to accommodate two patient rooms per container for a study within a targeted regional area where moving the containers on a long flat-bed truck is typical.

 


View of a shipping container office in Eldorado Climbing Walls shipping container office space built by ROXBOX Containers.

Benefits of Building an Office Space Out of Shipping Containers

Searching for office space can be disheartening due to high rents, poor availability and the typical hassle that goes with trying to find a place where you can get your work done. But when you choose a shipping container office from RoxBox, you avoid all the headaches that usually come with acquiring excellent office space. Plus, shipping containers are an environmentally sound choice because they’re recycled, durable and part of a sustainable ecosystem.

Multiple Benefits

Two of the key benefits of a container office are price and mobility. With the commercial real estate market in the midst of yet another series of price rises, shipping containers are the ideal alternative when it comes to price and many other important factors, like durability, safety, efficiency, and adaptability.

That’s right, unlike a traditional office space, a shipping container office is fully customizable from the start. Later, you can add to space and enhance it as you wish with extras like additional doors or windows, HVAC systems, unique lighting and more.

RoxBox containers are the most price-efficient way to take ownership of your office. Of course, the search isn’t only about price. There’s also safety, convenience, asthetics, functionality, comfort and much more. Here’s a brief listing of the multiple advantages you get when you choose a RoxBox shipping container office:

 

 

  • Simple, fast transportation: After your container arrives, you can move it easily to wherever you want. Plus, the smaller units don’t take up more than a standard parking space, so there’s never any worry about finding enough room to put down your new container office. Even the larger containers are simple to move to whatever location you prefer.
  • Spacious interiors: People are routinely shocked when they see how spacious container offices are. If you have ever shopped for traditional office space and walked through some of the “slivers” on the market today, you’ll be pleasantly surprised when you view a customized container from the inside out. They’re roomy enough to accommodate any kind of work team.
  • The choice of temporary or permanent office space: One of the unique advantages of repurposed shipping containers is versatility. You can make them into permanent, semi-permanent or on-the-fly offices based on your changing needs, marketing strategies and customer preferences.
  • 100 percent customization before and after purchase: You make the space you want. Are you a “window person,” who prefers abundant sunlight and an open-air feel? Add as many windows and sky-lights as you desire. Likewise, if security and safety is your topmost concern, opt for a single door and no windows at all. The point is that you call the shots when it comes to design features. After all, it’s your office.
  • Environmental responsibility: Containers are the quintessential recycled items. There’s no better way to up-cycle a shipping container than to make it into an office. When you select a RoxBox container and create your own workspace with it, you put zero stress on the environment and make a clear statement about your overall business model with a sleek, eye-catching, customized container as your new office.
  • Low-cost options for new or small businesses: For budget-conscious entrepreneurs or micro-size firms who just need a space to get their company off the ground, recycled containers are the smart way to go. You’ll be surprised at how much you can save compared to traditional offices. Compare prices in your area and see why so many people are turning to containerized solutions for their companies’ space needs.
  • An attractive place to get your work done: The entire atmosphere is different in an office like this. The size and general design offer your clients and your team an attractive, efficient-looking structure that speaks volumes about the “no waste” philosophy. Customized containers are true works of art and can be as unique or conventional as you want them to be. Remember, you might be starting with a standard shipping container but you create your ideal office from the original unit. The possibilities are infinite.
Making the Decision

When you decide to move into your perfect office space, check out all the options available at RoxBox. We offer the industry’s only “no leak” guarantee on every container we sell, and units come in several sizes based on your needs: 20-by-8 and 40-by-8, both with 8.5-foot ceilings, and 40-by-8 units with a spacious 9.5-foot ceiling for a whopping 3,040 cubic feet of interior space.

Feel free to contact us at any time. You can email us or call us directly at 720-735-8402. Our team is always happy to answer any questions you have about your office space challenges.

 

Full view of Eldorado Climbing Walls shipping container office space built by ROXBOX Containers.
View of a shipping container office in Eldorado Climbing Walls shipping container office space built by ROXBOX Containers.
View of the conference room in Eldorado Climbing Walls shipping container office space built by ROXBOX Containers.
Inside view of a shipping container office in Eldorado Climbing Walls shipping container office space built by ROXBOX Containers.
View of a shipping container office in Eldorado Climbing Walls shipping container office space built by ROXBOX Containers.

Bradley's custom shipping container kitchen at Winter Park Resort built by ROXBOX Containers.

Portable Commercial Kitchens Made from Shipping Containers

People who need commercial kitchen space often seek out price-friendly, environmentally sustainable and convenient options. The traditional choices just don’t meet those criteria, but shipping container kitchens do. When you choose a portable commercial kitchen built from a recycled, or in this case “up-cycled,” shipping container, there are multiple advantages.

Price and mobility are the primary benefits when you choose to buy a shipping container kitchen. It’s important to get a competitive price at the outset, but in the long run, quality and durability are key considerations. And when you want to move the kitchen from place to place, it’s wise to opt for a shipping container that allows for easy transport. Additionally, commercial food preparers need to be comfortable while doing their jobs, so containers have to allow for natural airflow and HVAC add-ons that keep interior temperatures in a defined range.

So, obviously, it’s not just about the price, even though shipping containers are the lowest-cost way to own a kitchen. It’s also about convenience, safety, environmental responsibility and much more. RoxBox can customize any of our shipping containers to help you get the exact kind of kitchen you need.

Here’s a shortlist of the advantages you get when you purchase a RoxBox shipping container kitchen:

RoxBox shipping container kitchens are:

  • Fully customizable so you can design your perfect kitchen
  • Completely hygienic space that’s simple to clean and keep clean
  • Weatherproof year-round and durable enough to prevent theft and vandalism as well
  • Able to go up quickly without the need for special construction equipment or skills
  • Easy to add to existing kitchen facilities or put up as a stand-alone unit
  • Very low-priced compared to traditional kitchen facilities
  • Simple to move in order to serve the needs of mobile food services in rural or urban settings
  • A great way to use an environmentally sound method for building a kitchen
  • 100 percent “field-ready” food units that can serve up to 200 people at a time
  • Able to meet all local and state health regulations for catering businesses and restaurants
  • Customizable with air-conditioning and heating units that you wish to add for interior comfort of food-prep staff
  • Fully insulated to keep inclement weather where it belongs, on the outside of the unit
  • Equipped with commercial lighting, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure
  • Designed to be upgraded with virtually any customization you need, like added doors, extra windows, more infrastructure and seating
  • Designed to work as permanent or temporary kitchens for all sorts of purposes
  • Disaster-ready because they can be relocated on a moment’s notice, out of harm’s way
  • A perfect way to add an aesthetic appeal to a temporary structure’s overall look

When you’re ready to select your ideal shipping container kitchen, check out what the RoxBox team has to offer. Not only do you get the only “no-leak” guarantee in the industry, but our shipping containers also come in multiple sizes depending on your commercial kitchen needs. Both the 20 by 8 and 40 by 8 flooring options come with full 8’6″ ceilings. If you want an additional 12 inches of headroom, opt for our 9’8″ high container that boasts an 8 by 40 floor for a massive 3,040 cubic feet of total interior space.

We’re always happy to discuss your kitchen and shipping container needs, so feel free to give us a call. Or, email us at info@roxboxcontainers.com. Let the ROXBOX team make your dream kitchen a reality!

 

 

Bradley's custom shipping container kitchen at Winter Park Resort built by ROXBOX Containers.
Bradley's custom shipping container kitchen at Winter Park Resort built by ROXBOX Containers.
Bradley's custom shipping container kitchen at Winter Park Resort built by ROXBOX Containers.
Bradley's custom shipping container kitchen at Winter Park Resort built by ROXBOX Containers.
Bradley's custom shipping container kitchen at Winter Park Resort built by ROXBOX Containers.

Shipping Container Deep Dive with ROXBOX Containers

I used to ship my goods by truck, and I didn’t use shipping containers. When gas prices rose out of sight, I realized my profits could totally disappear. I looked into shipping by rail in containers. I discovered that containers eliminate manual sorting, warehousing, and maintenance costs and that they reduce theft and damage. Additionally, I found a container with the perfect shipping container dimensions. Switching to containers saved my business.

Shipping Container Dimensions

What Kinds of Containers Exist?
  • Standard/general purpose/dry storage container – The 20’ and 40’ ones are the most common type of shipping container that is used world-wide. These also come in 10’.
  • Flat rack container – The sides of this container fold down so that various kinds of goods can be shipped in them.
  • Open-top container – This container has a top that can come off, accommodating any height of materials to be easily shipped in it.
  • Tunnel container – These containers have doors on each end, which makes them easy to load and unload.
  • Open side storage container – One of the long sides of this container has doors that open wide enough to provide wide access to the container.
  • Double doors container – Like the open side storage container, this container opens on one side to give wide room to load and unload the container. They come in 20’ and 40’ length.
  • Refrigerated ISO containers (“reefers”) – These containers keep perishables such as fruits and vegetables cool for the duration of their transportation.
  • Insulated or thermal containers – These containers keep the temperature at a higher temperature. The material is enduring high temperatures over time.
  • Tanks – These containers are made of strong steel or another anti-corrosive material so they can transport liquid materials. They’re common in the shipping industry.
  • Cargo storage roll container – This container that is foldable. It is a specialized container the is made to transport stacks or sets of materials.
  • Half-height containers – These steel containers are half the height of full-sized containers. They are made for easy loading and unloading of things like coal and stones.
  • Car carriers – These containers safely transport cars over long distances. Their sides collapse for safe loading and unloading.
  • Intermediate bulk shift containers – These containers are made for intermediate shipping of goods to a destination where they’ll be further packed and shipped.
  • Drums – These tubular containers are made from various materials, such as hard plastic, fiber, light weight metals, and steel.
  • Special purpose containers – These are used for the transportation of high-profile services such as arson and weapons transportation. The material composition and construction of the container used depends on what they will transport.
  • Swap bodies – These European containers do not meet ISO standards, but they are widely used because of their strong bottom and convertible top. The convertible top makes it suit the transportation of many types of products.
Evolution of Containers and Current Sizes, Capacity, Weight

Shipping containers have existed for centuries. By 1830, they were still fairly small rectangular timber boxes, but European railways started to ship things across the country in them. At the end of the line, companies transferred these early dry storage containers to horse-drawn carts to take to their final destinations.

After the 1929 stock market crash, railroad companies exploited the increased capacity that containerization provides and developed the containerization industry to revitalize business. The Europeans standardized containers, strengthening the wood containers with steel frames. Americans opened the world’s first container terminal in 1932.

The Europeans created the first international standard for shipping containers in 1933 for shipments between European countries. The United States did not have a standard for shipping containers then.

Standardized steel shipping containers that could also be stacked two high finally came along in the late 1940s and early 1950s. They were used in both the UK and the US. Since the early 1950s, companies have continued to improve steel shipping containers.

Today, the basic dimensions and the permitted gross weights of standardized intermodal containers are basically determined by the two ISO standards of ISO 668:2013 and ISO 1496-1:2013.

Ninety percent of the world’s shipping containers are 20’ or 40’ general purpose or dry freight containers. Other standard lengths for intermodal containers are 40’ high cube, 45’ high cube, 48’, and 53’ and the widths are between eight feet and eight and one-half feet. Empty weights range between 4,850 lbs. for a 20’ container and 11,110 lbs. for a 53’ container.

Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Tire began to use 60’ containers in May of 2017, increasing the volume of goods shipped per container by 13%.

Small containers that resemble those of the 1950s and 1960s are still used by the U.S. military. They are called Bicon, Tricon, and Quadcon because these containers are half, one-third, and one-fourth the size of a 20’ container in length. They correspond with standard sizes 1D, 1E and 1F in ISO 668. All of them are 8’ high. While these smaller ones pass standards, they have to be coupled in particular ways when transporting them because of their odd dimensions.

The general purpose shipping containers are known by various names, including intermodal container, dry storage container, cargo container, freight container, sea container, ocean container, sea van, sea can, c can, and Conex box.

Shipping Container Structure

Most shipping containers are constructed of corrugated walls on the top and bottom sides and then welded to the end frames and rails. Materials can be fiber-reinforced polymer, aluminum, or steel. Steel is the most commonly used material.

Shipping Container Wall Description – The walls are made of rolled steel that has been cut into sheets that have been sandblasted and primed. The primer removes rust, dirt, and contaminants. The treated steel sheets are corrugated to provide strength. The corrugated wall sheets are welded together and then square tubing is welded on top of them. They’re primed again and painted.

Shipping Container Roof Description – Roof panels are made the same way the walls are, being made of rolled, sandblasted, primed, corrugated steel that is then assembled and welded.

Shipping Container Floor Description – Wooden floor panels are assembled so as to create the floor’s frame. They’re varnished and prepared for installation. The assembler drills holes through the wood floor and then secures it to the container’s floor. He makes the floor waterproof and tests it for watertightness.

Shipping Container Door Description – The door assembly is made separately from the corner post assembly. The door assembly is installed onto the floor frame before the wall panels are installed. The door assembly and corner posts are welded. The assembler installs the door’s hardware and rubber seals.

Shipping containers have enabled the world to economically transport goods across the country or over oceans to far parts of the world. But due to trade imbalances, the U.S. quickly acquired a much larger amount of empty, used containers than the foreign countries did. By as early as the 1980s, this excess of containers led to repurposing innovations such as homes and other buildings.

Why not? Shipping containers are:

• Affordable – They cost just a couple thousand dollars or so plus the cost to ship and retrofit them.

• Ecofriendly - They are a recycled product that puts these steel boxes to good use. They also cut down on the use of trees and other natural resources commonly used in construction.

• Strong - Having been created to withstand long journeys on the high seas, they are strong and watertight.

• Unique - They are unique after you put your own touch on them.

• Flexible - They are flexible in that you can have a factory-fitted out and then ship them as they were created to be shipped to their final destination. Or you can place a container where you want it and work on it for months or years yourself.

The downsides include:

• Room width – No matter the length, most of them are just 8 feet wide before adding insulation and walls that may leave you with just 7 feet of width. That just meets code - Section 304 of the International Residential Code states that all rooms of a residence must have at least 70 square feet of space with a width of at least 7 feet. Some people use two shipping containers side by side and cut out parts of the side walls

• Insulation location – Insulation must be placed either inside or outside of the corrugated walls, which is unlike conventional walls where builders sandwich insulation behind the walls. You’ll need to consider the tradeoffs of each option.

• Utility spaces – You may have to expose all of your ducting, plumbing, electrical and mechanical lines since you won’t have space behind wall board or much ceiling clearance.

• Building code confusion – Some building officials are confused by codes as they apply to shipping container buildings. Code interpretation is a big factor.

• Local experienced contractors – Even though working on shipping containers is not hard, it is different from normal building contract work. You’ll want an experienced contractor to do things on your container that you cannot do.

• Controversial appearance – You’ll find people who are curious and positive about your creation, but you’ll also find people who don’t like anything new and don’t appreciate what you are creating.

• Safety and health concerns – The off-gassing of floor treatments and the container’s paint may concern people. But they can be encapsulated to ensure you don’t breathe them in.

Summary (Click here for a shipping container summary video)

Shipping containers have come a long way in the last century, having evolved from small unique wooden boxes to containers with standardized shipping container dimensions, made for various purposes. Containers can be transferred from one mode of transportation to another and from country to country without hassle.

Standardized shipping containers reduced transportation costs after World War II when a lot of international trade and globalization began. They did the same thing for my company but on a much smaller scale. I’m so glad that circumstances forced me to look into using shipping containers. Fast forward to today and we now build custom shipping container buildings for almost any occasion 


10 Most Insane Shipping Container Homes In The World

Have you ever dreamed of living in a shipping container home? Millions of people have the same dream, and thousands of them have acted on it. Recycled and new shipping containers represent a new era in homebuilding. Up to now, the many shipping container homes across the globe are proof that the trend is just getting underway. More and more designers, builders and consumers are finding out about the incredible potential of this worldwide movement.

The 10 Most Insane Shipping Container Homes In The World

There are thousands of awesome shipping container houses all over the world, but the following ten are a good cross-section of what anyone can do with a simple idea and the desire to live in an attractive, efficient shipping container home.

A Costa Rica Gem in San Jose (Click here for video tour)

This residence, known as the Containers of Hope house, is a 1,000-square-foot home that shows the potential of shipping container houses when it comes to low-cost, super-comfortable living quarters. The structure’s designer, Studio Saxe, did the job for a client who wanted to see how much $40,000 could buy. The entire space serves as a main residence for owners, the Peralta family, of San Jose, Costa Rica.

Because the owners wanted to enjoy the great outdoors and be able to have a place where their horses could run free, they asked the designers to keep things simple and do the entire job on a modest budget. That meant taking just two shipping containers and placing them, essentially, side by side and elevating them above the ground.

One of the more ingenious features is the way the two containers were staggered so that the owners could enjoy a full view of the sun rising and setting from virtually anywhere in the house! The design team even figured out a way to use the metal cut-outs from the windows: they attached the sheets and build a covered space between the two units. The area allows for ideal airflow and practically eliminates the need for electric-powered cooling.

Living their dream in a gorgeous spot, the owners make perfect use of the open-air style, numerous windows and perfectly-placed cement support posts that offer stability, under-unit air passage and simple beauty to this one-of-a-kind creation.

The “Flagstaff Container House” (Click here for a video tour)

This incredibly comfortable home on the outskirts of one of Arizona’s coldest cities, Flagstaff, shows just how well a container home can protect its residents against harsh elements. Architects Brown and Hahn built the home for private owners in 2011. The estimated budget at the time was approximately $60,000.

This home has the distinction of being the very first container home in the state and was put together from six separate units. With a crystal clear view of the famous San Francisco Peaks, the house features a cool-mint exterior coating. The two stories boast five decks in all and are set up to use a passive solar energy system, ideal for capturing the bright rays of Arizona’s summers and using them to warm the home during the frigid winters.

The unique coating is made from all-ceramic materials to keep heat in during winter. A layer of bio-foam insulation contributes to the overall energy efficiency of this stylish abode. The Flagstaff Container House won a major sustainability award for its green energy use and the way the designers created an interior that is fully imbued with natural light year-round. If you’re even in Flagstaff, drive to the south side of the city and ask anyone, “Which way to the container house?” They’ll know because the place is one of Flagstaff’s most famous houses.

The Beach Box (Click here for a video tour)

In the Hamptons, NY, the “Beach Box House” is already a legend. Some interesting numbers: the home is a mere 600 feet from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and was built for about $60,000 but recently sold to a private seller for $1,3 million. The high price is primarily attributable to its incredible location in an already pricey location. At just 2,000 square feet, the Beach House really packs in the amenities.

The kitchen is as modern as can be, and there’s even an outdoor shower next to the pool! The original owners wanted to build the “perfect beach home” that wasn’t a mansion. The rooms are spacious and well laid out. There’s a 1,300 SF outdoor deck that surrounds that sparkling pool. The home’s gorgeous white oak floors and energy-conscious polyurethane foam insulation are testament to the fact that beauty and smart energy use can indeed coexist.

The home used just six containers to achieve what is sometimes called “eco-luxury” construction. The point of the clever design is to showcase a high-end living space that gets by on a fraction of the energy a typical home uses. What an astoundingly wise way to use a half-dozen repurposed shipping containers.

The Hybrid House (Click here for a video tour)

The Hybrid House in Mojave, Calif., is very close to Joshua Tree and was originally built for just $200 per square foot. The size of the home is 2,300 SF and includes one bedroom along with 1.5 baths and a very large workspace. The designers were asked by the original owner to construct a home that could serve equally as well for office purposes, and they did just that.

The all prefab materials kept costs low, as did the unique use of large pieces of scrap metal in all areas of the home. It includes a large garage, several individual offices, and was built by Ecotech Design for owner Tim Palen Studios. All the containers are “stacked” onto a single frame that made construction fast and efficient.

Price Street Project (Click here for a video tour)

The Price Street Project on the outskirts of Savannah is one of the “pricier” shipping container homes you’ll come across. Builders used steel I-beams to position a pair of 40-foot containers six feet away from each other. The floor of the in-between area is a wood-frame beauty that is covered by a unique shed-style roof.

One thing you’ll instantly notice about this home is that two of its exterior walls are still in their original, container-like state. The designer did this intentionally as a reminder that this attractive, luxurious home was once nothing more than a common shipping container. There’s natural wood throughout and plenty of open space to let sunlight in. However, the home’s interior is a modernist masterpiece of black floors that appear to be, but are not, made of concrete.

There’s just a single bedroom even though the space could likely have allowed for another. A clever touch: the designer decided to leave the original container doors on the unit. That made for a nice mixture of modernism and raw naturalism all around.

 

The “Old Lady” House (Click here for a video tour)

 

The Old Lady House is a true masterpiece of modern design, boasting 3,500 SF of living space in five separate containers that have been completely re-done to offer simplicity, functional workspace and a comfortable living area.

The center courtyard is one detail that sets this abode apart from other small homes. The rustic feel is everywhere, which is exactly as designer Adam Kalkin anticipated. The fir-wood floors and entryways that hold strong mahogany doors are proof that shipping container homes can not only be beautiful and as sturdy as needed. There’s even an overall “industrial” feel to this home, again an intended effect.

The concrete floors in work areas, oversize doors, steel beams and larger-than-life views add to the overall design goals of providing a cozy home within a factory-like work area.

 

The Container Guest House (Click here for a video tour)

 

The Container Guest House is a Poteet Architects creation that was built on land that was once a factory site but is now the locale of a container home like no other. There are key features all over the home that make it different, like the ceiling-to-floor doors, a roof-mounted irrigation system that services the entire property, a box-like general look that makes the place look like a simple little house from the outside, and a breathtaking interior made completely of bamboo plywood.

Built in 2010, this 1,200 SF container home is a work of green engineering at its best. The water system was the most costly part of the home, for obvious reasons. Utilizing a complex method for re-using runoff, rainfall and gray water from the home itself, the system reduces typical water use by nearly 80 percent. The foundation? It’s made from telephone poles that have been recycled and cut specifically for support.

 

The Kalkin House (Click here for a video tour)

 

The Kalkin House is located in Vermont on the grounds of a famous institution, the Shelburne Museum in the city of the same name. Originally called “The Collector’s House,” the Kalkin House is not a residence but a home-like showcase for various items in the museum’s world-class collection.

Built in 2001 from three shipping containers, the space was opened up by making the entryway a 2-story garage door aperture on both the front and the back. To complete the vast, open-air effect, sails were used as makeshift curtains all around. Even though the house is officially part of a museum, it’s kept in its original “domestic home” arrangement, complete with a comfortable bedroom, a working kitchen and storage areas.

 

The Nederland Home (Click here for a video tour)

 

The Nederland Home is a wonder of engineering genius. It is built from two containers that make up the outer frame, but the interior space consists of another container duo, this time stacked on their sides to create an overall triangular effect from an exterior point of view.

The owner, world-famous contractor Andrew McMullin, designed this one-of-a-kind structure features ceiling windows that allow for viewing the night sky and the nearby granite cliffs that are part of his rock-climbing avocation. McMullin was careful to construct a solid residence because he knows well that local weather conditions can be treacherous. Winds typically reach speeds in excess of 100 mph, so the walls had to be reinforced and the floors feature concrete that had to be poured in a special way to accommodate the boulder-filled ground.

 

The Container Studio (Click here for a video tour)

 

The Container Studio is a simple beauty of a place, constructed to be a small, just 950 SF, artist’s studio. Designer Maziar Behrooz was careful to imbue the entire project, from materials to form, with an air of clean simplicity. Featuring just two shipping containers, the two-story structure offers incredible views of the surrounding environment of Long Island’s more remote landscape. The design won a major award from the American Institute of Architects.

The pair of 8 x 40 foot containers was placed in such a way as to create a double-story studio that has no bathrooms and no kitchen. However, it does have a second level that is something of a dedicated viewing area, complete with giant windows and full views of both sunset and sunrise every day of the year.

Because these small studio homes are created by one of the world’s most renowned designers, prices are on the high end of the container home market, typically ranging in the $99,000-plus category. The designers now specialize in building container homes like these, but others can be configured to include bedrooms, bathrooms and more practical living space.

Shipping Container Homes are Fun, Efficient and Priced Right

The real secret about shipping container homes is that they can be whatever you want them to be. If you’re on a budget or have oodles to spend, you can get a container home that fits your needs and desires. Containers are versatile, simple, attractive, sturdy and safe.

They truly are one of the most important new concepts in home design to come along in a hundred years. What does your ideal shipping container home look like? Design one in your mind and make a few sketches to get started. There’s no better time than now.


Walking Outside to My Oasis Or Buying a Shipping Container Pool

Is a Personal Oasis Just a Fantasy?

Have you ever fantasized about waking up to a personal oasis? Have you ever felt as if you deserved daily vacations? It’s easy to believe that such ideas are irrational. Let’s be honest...To walk outside of your home each day to your own oasis takes a healthy sense of gratitude and creativity. Or does it? Both ideas are in closer reach with the presence of a shipping container pool. Consider it a step towards living the dream.

Get Ready for Relaxation!

A shipping container swimming pool is a pool that can be constructed in multiple dimensions. Typically, pools can be assembled in standard lengths and depths. To accommodate unique requests, the desired pool can be built in various sizes. A few dimensions that it may be constructed into include, a 6 meters by 40 ft container or a 12 meters by 40 ft container. These pools can hold 4800 gallons of water. The unique pool can lead to numerous moments of peace and tranquility. It sounds like an oasis to me.

Endless Sizing Options

A container pool is more than just a tank of water placed above or below ground. It is not just a simplified copy of a traditional swimming pool. Rather, it is a highly customizable and specialized pool system that comes in various widths and depths. It is associated with large volumes of confined water and can be strategically placed both above and embedded in the ground. Placing a shipping container pool above ground is often seen. Though the differences are clear, it is still appropriate to relate such a system to the Traditional pool. But, you might want to prepare to be completely amazed!

Putting it all into Comparison

I never thought that I would want a home with a swimming pool. I assumed that pools were made for beautiful fall leaves to clog up the drains and for annoying mosquitos to have a target site to swarm around. Then, I realized that I would gladly, or somewhat gladly, go through all of that if and only if I could transfer my pool with me to any suitable location. 

It might be the best choice of pool styles for those who wish to relocate their upgraded pool to designated homes!

By placing the pool above ground, one can then decide to transfer it to various locations. As one may imagine, the pool is often transferred with the aid of a professional who is familiar with the proper use of a crane. Transferring the pool with a crane is clever for both safety and ease. I guess you can say that the “Shipping” Pool container lives up to its name!

An Oldie but….a Goodie?

A Traditional pool and the Shipping container pool may be used as tools for swimming and relaxation. Both can hold large amounts of water within a confined area and can be customized with various depths and associated dimensions. 

Though the similarities between a Traditional pool and a Container pool are numerous, there are indeed significant factors that separate the two.

  • Traditional pool is commonly embedded in the ground
  • Traditional pool commonly has a separate stand-alone hot tub
  • often Traditional pool is NOT TRANSFERABLE

On the other hand

  • Shipping container pool is often above the ground
  • Container pool has a customizable hot tub within the pool
  • Often, Shipping container pool IS TRANSFERABLE!!

Though the shipping container pool holds much value and flexibility, the traditional pool might be the pool option for those who may not want to upgrade their aquatic dreams. Bummer!!

Bringing All the Parts Together

Many parts come together to make up the whole container pool. Such parts are both blatantly obvious, while others are purposely discrete. Along with the sturdy presentation of the arranged parts, each specific item serves both a unique and undoubtedly necessary purpose. 

Secure Stairway to Promote Child Safety

Many people may find it relaxing to hear the sound of playful laughter and cheers while entertaining others. Many people may enjoy the presence of the company for additional comfort and socialization. Without an ounce of hesitation, I am one of those people. With this in mind, the idea of inviting close family and friends to my place of residence for an eventful day of swimming in my future pool fits right in with my dreams of creating an oasis. Also, with this in mind, safety is a must-have for such a get-together. As family and friends gather around a pool, both they and I can be reassured that safety was at the forefront of the Shipping container pool development. For instance, there is a strategically placed stairway within the pool for both entrance and exit from it. 

Polyurethane Coating for Protection from Corrosion

Each pool is constructed with doors that are suitable to withstand the test of time. As the pool may be consistently exposed to water and heat, proper construction with durable material is necessary. Thankfully, that is exactly what the Shipping container pool is made of. The durably created material incorporated into the making this item includes, but it not limited to, polyurethane. The incorporated polyurethane is used as a coating to protect the pool from corrosion. The process of corrosion is probable in scenarios in which metal is in contact with liquid. The process of corrosion forms rust, which is seen as the infamous red-orange coating of metals. It’s easy to say that the corrosion of metals was a likely concern for the engineers of the container. Thankfully the use of polyurethane was utilized as a protective barrier against the process of corrosion. 

Filtration Pool Pump & Skimmer box

As previously mentioned, the dread of having to tackle a pool full of fall leaves and summer mosquitoes was amongst my greatest dreads of owning a pool. Never in a million years did I imagine that I would have a change of mind. The reasoning behind the filtration pump and skimmer box found in the pool was just what I needed. These items may have been intelligently designed for the sole idea to make life a little easier. With the filtration pool pump and the skimmer box, debris, such as twigs from trees and accompanied leaves, can be separated from the liquid content of the pool. Such a feature might allow for easier cleanup and sanitation. The faster you can rid the container pool of unwanted debris, the faster you may be able to return to your state of basking in your chosen form of an oasis. 

Constructed with Durable Material

When told that even the best things come to an end, it is comforting to know that a Shipping container pool just might be an exception. To make such a bold statement must mean that the pool might be made out of one of the most industrialized forms of durable steel. The answer is YES! The Shipping container pool is made out of durable material to decrease the amounts of cracks found within the pool. In the occurrence of a crack in the pool, organisms and bacteria are likely to grow. For instance, the accumulation of algae has been seen to grow rapidly in pool areas unintentionally exposed to moisture, such as in an unintentionally developed surface crack. Thankfully the developers and structural engineers of the Shipping container pool may have been in agreeance with my oasis dreams when they decided to incorporate only the most efficient non-porous material for the development of the container. 

Water Heating System

In my opinion, there really is no point in calling it a “hot tub” if it doesn’t get hot. In an unforeseen twist, the Shipping container pools continue to have the ability to shock us all. In all actuality, is the fact that the pool comes with this feature shocking? With this being said, it contains a heating system that appropriately and customizable provides heat to the pool. If basking in under the sun on a breezy afternoon isn’t enough, try basking in the gently heated hot tub of a container pool on a quiet winter night. Pure oasis! At this point, is it ok to assume that it is engineered to stand up to its doubters? Maybe. Just Maybe! 

Putting on the Unique Touches

Smooth Shell Colors

The Shipping container pools do not disappoint with regard to beauty. The container is built in not only a durable fashion but also in a highly stylish manner. For instance, the inner layer, the shell, consists of durable material. When constructing pools, the material of choice is often an appropriate amount of layered fiberglass. The fiberglass serves as a smooth texture for swimmers and oasis seekers, alike. In the case of those who would like to customize the color of the fiberglass decided upon, the brief answer is YES! The fiberglass comes in many different variations of attractive colors.

Customizable LED Lighting

A Shipping container pool does not get its recognition as a luxurious item due to its convenient size alone. Rather, a pool also receives its accolades based on the fabulous features in which it entails. Such features include the ability to customize the LED lights to various colors of visual delight while the pool is in use. To say that such a feature is offered can be a great addition to my oasis-like dreams.

Temperature Regulated Spa Area

After analyzing the durability, the variations of color for the LED lighting, the variations of color for the shell and the multiple dimensions, one may work up a sweat. Have no fear!…a customizable hot tub section in the container is here! That’s right, the Shipping container pool may come with a built-in hot tub area. The built-in hot tub area is carefully designed and meant to impress. With adjustable temperature settings, the hot tub can be a needed break for those who desire to relax and soak up the sun in an appropriately heated section of the pool container. The ability to have multiple temperatures of water in a single swimming pool container is utterly remarkable. Well, what else would you expect out of an oasis?! Such a feature is great to have as it may provide instant relaxation.

With this being said...the Traditional pool might be the best pool option for those who do not see a transfer or relocation of homes in the future... BUMMER!

Choosing Personalized Swimming Pool Dimensions

The Shipping container pool can be designed to accommodate a numerous amount of size requirements. A potential owner is given much leeway in regard to the build of the pool. For instance, the owner has the option of expanding or decreasing both the width and depth of the pool. Often, dimensions of a 6 meters by 40 feet container or 12 meters by 40 feet container are requested. However, and as previously mentioned, such sizes are customizable. For instance, if a potential owner were to desire a shorter pool with a greater width, such accommodations may be able to be made. Without a doubt, the Shipping container pool is often calculated to satisfy the unique requests of potential buyers. 

I Can See it All From Here!

The deck is yet another area of the pool that provides the owner with a sense of participation in the design of the showcased piece. As the pool is created to amaze, the own adds an extra touch of personality with the choice of color and material applied to the deck. It accommodates those who want to indulge in the pool area, as well as those who want to remain dry, yet bask in awe of the oasis at hand. The deck might be the desire of those who would choose the latter. In either scenario, those who have the pleasure of being associated with the pool might be impressed by the unending opportunities found within a highly underestimated “container”.

Above Ground Shipping container pool

As previously mentioned, the pool can be placed above ground. Such an attribute might allow for greater ease in transfer, while also providing a spectacular display. Though it can be placed above ground, it cannot be placed over just any surface. To expand on this statement, the potential buyer must be aware of the thought processes that go into the placement of such a remarkable item.

The following steps are often incorporated in the process of installing an ABOVE GROUND Shipping container pool

  • Select desired pool location
  • Analyze ground for appropriateness of soil
  • Construct concrete slab with appropriate dimensions (slightly bigger than final container pool size)
  • Utilize a crane to deliver and place your swimming pool above ground
  • Just add water, of course!

The goal of having an oasis in one’s backyard is to promote relaxation. Heavy Lifting for Installation? Sorry, I’ve Never Heard of It! With this being said, the process of installing a container pool was created to be an adventure that doesn’t require the owner to lift even a single finger. 

Further Explanation of Installation:

The ground surface must first be cleared and appropriately leveled prior to placement of the above-ground pool. Often, a solid concrete slab is placed above the soil of the selected placement site. If the soil condition itself is judged as being too porous, additional consultation from a local engineer for continued analysis is encouraged. Though consulting a professionally trained engineer in regard to the placement of the pool may seem like a tedious step towards relaxation, such a requirement might better promote the longevity of the pool. Proper alignment may also ensure the sustained ability to contain large amounts of water within the pool. 

The proper alignment of the pool might enable users to feel as though they're on a true vacation, right from one’s backyard!

Utilizing a Crane

After the placement site of the pool has been agreed upon, the heavy (literally) part begins. This next step is so heavy, that a crane is needed. It will be delivered to the buyer as a completely built product with all parts already assembled. Unless you can lift a container pool that weighs over 5,000 pounds, the use of a crane is recommended for placement above the prepared concrete slab. 

Embedding a container pool

Many, but not all owners of container pools have the desire for the pool to be above ground. This might be due to the ease of transfer and installation. However, each owner has a unique outlook on what an oasis is to be. With this being said, a select few desire to have a pool that is embedded into to ground. Such a vision requires similar installation steps and is mixed with additional creativity.

  • Select the desired location
  • Analyze ground for appropriateness of soil
  • Obtain appropriate machinery to create a hole in the soil
  • Obtain appropriate machinery (crane) to place the specially formed container in a created location
  • Just add water and enjoy!
Time to Kick Back, Relax, and last but not least, Enjoy the Oasis!

The Shipping container pool is the delight of many homeowners. It's also the delight of guests invited to enjoy. Being able to walk out of the back door and into an oasis is more than exciting. Such a dream is thought to be a delusional wish. Such inspiration is thought to be a sign of irrationality. But wait! It has changed the outlook on what a backyard paradise can be. The idea of having a personal, safe, heated, and color-coordinated pool in one’s backyard is no longer just a dream. It can now be a reality. An oasis, a refuge and a place of relaxation can be even closer than “right around the corner”. Don’t be silly. Why go around the corner when you can just go to your own backyard?!