Shipping container storage, do you have one??

[secuono]

Not sure if this is in the rivht section, but I'm wondering if anyone has o e for storage or any other use?

I'm considering one or two 20ft containers for hay.

Where to put them, IDK. I have a spot I'd like one to go, but not really possible w/o removing fencing for the truck to have room. Tucked next to the barn and silos. I guess I could demo the funky comcrete wall that was there from an old section of barn that burned down. Hmmm....That might work well, will have to measure space, need 75 to 100ft in all.

Another spot would be tucked into the easement, 70ft from the barn, but that's not terribly far. Flat enough land is tricky to find & I want it as close to the barn as possible.

Anywho, anyone have them? Pictures?

 

[RollingAcres]

That sounds like a good idea!
Sorry I don't have them.

 

[babsbag]

We aren't allowed to have them otherwise I would in a heart beat.

 

[Alaskan]

I don't have one, but lots of people up here in Alaska do...

The issue is since they are metal:
1. They can get super hot
2. They can get condensation inside that without enough air flow will cause them to rust..or stuff (like hay) to mold.

Lots of places in Alaska never get that hot, so too hot inside isn't a problem. Too much snow load on top can be. So often an insulated angled roof is put over or on top. The roof also reduces condensation inside the container (from what I understand).

Another way to reduce or eliminate any moisture inside is to cut a hole for a fan of some kind, to pull the air through.

 

[secuono]

I don't have one, but lots of people up here in Alaska do...

The issue is since they are metal:
1. They can get super hot
2. They can get condensation inside that without enough air flow will cause them to rust..or stuff (like hay) to mold.

Lots of places in Alaska never get that hot, so too hot inside isn't a problem. Too much snow load on top can be. So often an insulated angled roof is put over or on top. The roof also reduces condensation inside the container (from what I understand).

Another way to reduce or eliminate any moisture inside is to cut a hole for a fan of some kind, to pull the air through.

Hmm, true....

I did some math late last night and it can hold 171 bales.

Then looked at carports and I could get a large one, enclose it myself and house 2-3 times the bales for half the cost. So....shipping container idea has been scrapped. =/

 

[Alaskan]

Yeah...the people here who use the shipping containers have them because they got them for free or close to free....

Those things used to fall off of big shops all of the time...and you could just drag them to shore.

 

[secuono]

Using the 3k container as a base price, these are the four carport options. All include delivery, install and certified.

I would prefer the carport.com build or at least all 4 of the walls to have top half closed.

Just an open box, 26x31ft
Slightly larger than my current wood barn! It only has 2 short sides closed.

18x21ft, enclosed, one roll up door. I would add vents at the gables.

26x26ft, top half closed. I think this is right. Emailed them to double check.
I would add pallets for the rest of the walls & strap on tarps, so it breathes.

20x31x7ft, open front end w/gable closed, closed back end, half bottom walls for sides.
Pallets and tarps for sides and front.

 

[Alaskan]

All kinds of drool...

 

[SheepGirl]

We used carports.com / Elephant Structures -- I do NOT recommend them... they do not show up when they tell you they do.

 

[Mini Horses]

WOW. I had 2 carports installed here 17 yrs ago...still great! Being a cheapo, I did not have sides installed. They are 18X20 but only $695 each, installed. Excellent support on rooflines, etc. I have enclosed in past with sections of privacy fence & or tarp. It gives windbreaks/most rain from blowing in...nice summer shade. They are in different fields and I like them a lot as animals do use them when they want. They have 2 wooden run in barns that are triple the size and fully sided to use also.

When herd size justifies, I may move one into my yard for parking truck, or whatever. Right now, not needed. Have often parked trailer loads of hay under them, & equipment.

In 1999 I bought a 24 foot trailer...as in tractor/trailer...which has all heavy aluminum sides, wooden plywood added inside 4' up and wood on floor. Has had vents added for air flow. Originally to store furniture between selling and building a house. Then for hay. Still has all the wheels, etc., so goats like to lay under in shade. I have a ramp built for backend, to walk up & get in but, had to move away from the opening to keep goats OUT. Really not using much now, need to clean it out and repurpose storage. LOL

Both of these options have work well for me. I like the carports.