If you are new to the portable storage industry, you will undoubtedly be overwhelmed by the industry jargon. This page provides some clarity on these terms and reviews the available options and the information to consider when ordering portable storage.
Most importantly, when it comes to protecting your inventory or other storage items, nothing compares to the safety, security, and durability that a steel storage container provides. Graystone offers only the best in Water and Wind Tight (WWT) steel storage containers that ensures that your valuable property is kept safe from theft and damage.
The following sections will review the 3 key considerations when choosing storage containers:
- Standard Sizing
- Configuration Options
- Compliance With Industry Standards & Certification
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 1.888.725.1082 or online via our contact page.
Standard Container Sizes
While containers come in a variety of sizes, for the majority of your needs, you will need either the smaller 20′ container — which is a great solution for limited spaces, or the larger 40′ container that holds a considerable array of inventory and other valuable products. Due to the availability of these 2 size options, their pricing is well-aligned to all portable storage needs. If you have constraints due to the size of your location, there are additional container sizes available.
20′ Container
The most convenient for small storage situations — 20′ in length, fits into tight locations yet still provides ample storage.
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The most common container size and the best value, these containers provide great storage volume and are certainly the most cost-effective solution.
Read More...Container Extensions
Container extensions represent additional options and characteristics available for container storage, including Hi Cube and Double Door options. The following sections provide additional information on extension options.
Hi Cube
These are containers that are 1′ taller than standard standard containers.
A standard container is 8’6″ tall—which is suitable for most needs. However, in certain situations, you may need a little more height. This is where the Hi Cube comes in. These are a slightly harder to source, hence, a slight upcharge, but for your oversized items that need protection, this option is definitely worth the extra expense.
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Double Doors
Simply put, this is a container that is accessible from both ends. Doors at the front and rear. This serves 2 specific purposes, great for roll-on and roll-off situations, such as for vehicle storage or inventory that is organized as first in, first out. This option definitely saves organizational time without having to rearrange a complete container just to access your items.
The uses for Double Doors are endless! See photos for examples.
Read More...Industry Standards
Not all containers are delivered equal. The container industry must adhere to standards to oversee and ensure parity across the fleet. We abide by these standards so you can feel confident that Graystone is the right choice every time for your storage container needs.
IICL
The Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL), established in 1971, is the leading trade association of the container and chassis leasing industry. It’s membership engages in leasing marine cargo containers and chassis to vessel operators and other organizations internationally. The IICL is actively involved in government, regulatory, customs, tax, and environmental issues. Its headquarters is in Washington, DC (USA).
Read More...You can find more information about IICL on their website
Wind & Water Tight (WWT)
A common term in the industry that classifies the usage criteria for a container. As this term would indicate, a container is considered Wind and Water Tight if it is sealed to the point where no water nor “real wind” can get inside. Naturally, air will permeate the container, however, no holes that permit the direct flow of air.
All containers employed by Graystone are considered WWT – we pay more for these containers, but you can rest assured that we have done our due diligence to ensure you have the best product protecting your inventory.
You can find out more about WWT by following the link below.
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