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11 Dec

Posted at 10:17h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Absolute Containers are Leading the Race in Shipping Containers for Sale, Rent, and Customisation Are you thinking of buying a shipping container for storage, office space, or a classroom, spaza shop, or pop-up store? Typically used in the shipping industry for the transportation of cargo across the globe, these rectangular boxes have become quite the trend architecturally. A relatively new concept in South Africa, containers are revolutionising the architectural, building, and retail industries, with metal boxes popping up for sale across the nation. They are Affordable, Flexible, Mobile, Sustainable, and Customisable Far from just a simple box used to transport or store furniture and equipment, shipping containers are affordable, flexible, mobile, eco-friendly, sustainable, and customisable. Offering easy access to users, they make it easy to avoid high business premises rentals, add an extra room on to your home, take your pop-up on the road, open a hair or nail salon, or have an art studio, greenhouse, or man cave on your property. Providing the space, materials, and functionality of a traditional house, these boxes for sale are much faster to set up than building a traditional structure, saving on material and labour costs. Besides affordability and flexibility, they are rustproof, sturdy enough to handle high-traffic, and durable...

28 Nov

Posted at 05:24h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why Shipping Containers Make Excellent Storage Rentals Are you downsizing or have you got valuable items that need their own safe space? If you are reading this post, then chances are you have more things than you have space. Whether it is machinery, office supplies, art, family souvenirs, and heirlooms, building and gardening equipment, or boat and outdoor camping gear, keeping your prized possessions safe and secure is a good choice. But what’s even better is keeping your valuables on your property in a secure shipping container. Here is why these Lego boxes make excellent storage rentals. No Permit Required A great alternative to throwing money at concrete or wooden structures, or even paying hefty storage rental fees for a unit a far distance from your home, shipping containers provide a safe and secure space that can either be a temporary or a permanent structure. You will not need a permit for any structure that does not have a permanent foundation, but the general rule of thumb is if your property is in the city's business district, you will more than likely require a permit. If your property is in a residential area and has a...

28 Nov

Posted at 05:21h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Shipping Containers for Sale: The Best Reasons to Invest in a Hybrid Home Building with shipping containers is not exactly new, but owing to the brilliance of a few progressive architects, the world is looking at shipping containers in a whole new light. For years, South Africa has used containers as spaza shops, ablution units at events, labour worksites on busy roads, workshops, and mobile clinics and libraries. But it was only until recently that these born-again structures have become an alternative building method for South African homeowners. Here is what is so amazing about these hybrid homes. Inexpensive with Boundless Design Potential Creating your dream space from shipping containers may be much more affordable than you ever imagined, even in today’s tough economy. Much cheaper than a standard RDP house, the modular nature of shipping containers means that you can design your home as if building with toy blocks, which has opened many design doors for architects. Whether stacked horizontally or vertically, you can add doors, solar panels, large windows, and staircases. Easy to Construct and Strong Storage containers are tough and durable, and because of their convenient sizes, flexibility, and strength, they are on just about every architect and builder’s radar. These hybrid homes...

31 Oct

Posted at 08:28h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] 4 Affordable, Off-The-Grid Uses for Repurposed Shipping Containers for Sale Been listening to a lot of shipping container hype lately? What you probably haven’t seen is just how versatile these plain old cargo boxes are. Far from hauling cargo across international waters from the east, to the west, containers have become a flexible box that can be utilised in many innovative ways. From creating classrooms for children and putting a roof over the heads of people, to saving retailers loads of money on rentals, here are three off-grid uses of shipping containers. Keep Cool with a Modpool If you’ve never considered a DIY swimming pool, it will surprise you to learn just how affordable and stylish containers look once painted, sunk into the ground, and filled with water. Costing a fraction of the price of a traditional swimming pool, these innovative, spacious architectural gems are robust and long-lasting. Once sealed, waterproofed, and painted with anti-corrosive paint, it will last a lifetime. You can also install water temperature controls, jets, and lighting. Plus, it takes no time to set up. Just fill the container with water and you’ll have a modern, stylish pool to keep the kids...

31 Oct

Posted at 08:23h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Save Money or Make Money with the Excellent Shipping Containers at Absolute Containers Everyone’s talking about shipping containers – and for very good reasons. An architectural trend that has swept the globe, people are finding the most innovative ways to utilise these practical metal boxes. From spaza to pop up shops, cellular repair stores, libraries, urban farms, classrooms, swimming pools, workshops, and art studios to man caves – shipping containers come in a variety of sizes and colours. And they can even be customised to suit your specific needs. Flexible, Eco-Friendly, Customisable, Durable, and Affordable Typically used in the shipping industry for transportation of cargo across the globe, these flexible Lego boxes are eco-friendly and sustainable. Solar panels and geysers can easily be installed, and you can even set up a rainwater harvesting system. Owing to their steel structural integrity, they are rustproof, sturdy enough to handle high-traffic, and durable enough to handle hail, rain, and extreme heat, making them safe from intruders. Compact and temperature-controlled, shipping containers make it easy to avoid high rentals, add an extra room to your home, start a business, or use as a studio or classroom. They are easy to move, practical, and...

28 Sep

Posted at 05:32h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] 3 Brilliant Ways to Use Shipping Containers at Home Once upon a time, it would have been strange to use shipping containers for anything other than transporting goods across oceans; but today, these humble metal boxes have gotten a second life through architecture. From mobile clinics to schools to cell phone and spaza shops, there are no rules for the correct use of shipping containers, which is why South Africans are turning them into a space the whole family can enjoy. Creating your own space to escape, relax, socialise with friends, or paint, draw, build, and create does not have to be a daydream any longer, and it does not mean you need to build on to the house to do so either. If you have a bit of space in your garden or driveway, then all you need is a shipping container and a bit of imagination and you can create your very own escape. Here are three ways to use shipping containers at home. Create Your Own Green-Shed An urban farm container is not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a shipping container, but these eco-friendly shells provide a great...

28 Sep

Posted at 05:30h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Start Your Own Business with a Container for Sale After a shipping container for sale so you can start your own street food business, or maybe you would like to open your own bakery, clothing boutique, jewellery store, cell phone repair shop, or nail and hair salon? Refurbished from millions of forgotten containers left on docks throughout the globe, shipping containers have changed the real estate, retail, and eco-building game. Having made a huge splash throughout the globe, these innovative, spacious architectural gems have been used for everything from urban greenhouses, off-the-grid accommodation, classrooms, clinics, swimming pools, art studios, and spaza shops to retail pop-ups. Sustainable, Mobile, Cheap, and Durable Eco-friendly, mobile, durable, and quick and easy to set up, these innovative metal boxes are a cost-effective retail solution that tick all the boxes for low overheads. Cheaper than constructing shop premises from scratch, and customizable to fit any space and needs, shipping containers have proven to be popular among young entrepreneurs looking to break into the industry without shelling out exorbitant amounts on rentals and overheads. We Are Leading the Way in Container Sales and Rentals If you are up for running a business in a box, then...

18 Sep

Posted at 13:23h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Man-Cave Container Absolute Containers was recently involved in building an absolute man-cave container. The man-cave container will be used for storage and transportation of bikes. This absolutely incredible converted container has pub area, along with full sound system and television. On top there is a composite decking with stainless-steel drop-down balustrade.       Before Pictures.       Final Pictures.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

31 Aug

Posted at 08:10h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Container Home Rentals: The Answer to SA’s Housing Crisis Considering using a shipping container as a temporary home or studio? In our current economy, imagine throwing yourself into a 10-year lease with an astronomical rental fee? Once considered as low-key housing, shipping containers have exploded into one of the hottest architectural trends in the building and housing industry. With millions of these structured abandoned throughout the globe, many South Africans are turning these rectangular boxes into spaza shops, bakeries, fast-food outlets, hair salons, coffee shops, art studios, swimming pools, and homes. Yes, housing. It is no secret that South Africa is neck-deep in a housing shortage crisis, especially in townships, rural communities, and even in urban areas. What builders and architects realise is that not only is this the “green” choice, but it is also the answer to SA’s housing crisis. Providing the space, materials, and functionality of a traditional house, these are much faster to set up than building a traditional structure, saving on material and labour costs, and leaving extra funds to invest in the interior. And they also offer the option of fitting solar panels and solar geysers, saving the renter further additional...

31 Aug

Posted at 08:03h in Uncategorised

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] To Rent or to Buy Shipping Containers for Sale – What Is Best for You? The trend of recycling shipping containers is in full swing. We are living in a time in which shipping containers are no longer used only for transporting cargo overseas. Far from just a metal box to transport or store furniture and equipment, it is amazing how many uses these simple Lego boxes offer. South Africans Are Using Them in the Most Innovative Ways These flexible, durable, mobile, affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly boxes have not only become a global trend, but container sales in South Africa have hit the roof, resulting in the development of many architectural trends. Predicted as the future of homes, swimming pools, classrooms, libraries, office space, studios, and clinics, you can use them for just about anything. When you are about to source a shipping container, choosing whether to purchase or hire one is the first decision you will need to make. While there really is no right or wrong choice, your decision will depend on your situation and needs. But both choices have their own advantages and disadvantages, and that is what we outline below. Containers for Sale...

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