CONTAINER MOUNTED SHELTERS

THE ADVANTAGES MOUNT UP

If you need a top-quality on-site workshop, garage, service bay, secure equipment storage or general storage, our Container Shelters stand out as the first choice on New Zealand’s best-managed work sites. They’ve been the favourite for years.

DESIGNED WITH INDUSTRY INPUT

SmartShelters’ Container Mounted Shelters came about from us working closely with industry professionals like contractors, site managers, engineers and suppliers. The aim was to design the ultimate site shelter.

Our superior-quality Container Shelters deliver the goods when it comes to versatility, flexibility and sheer reliability. Container mounting is our most popular mounting system.

If you need extra secure storage, then our Container Shelters with wall panels and a choice of door options are the way to go. Easy to lock up, they offer a level of security that makes them the ideal choice if you’ve got valuable or dangerous goods to guard on site.

WHY CHOOSE OUR CONTAINER SHELTERS?

Comprehensive engineer certification to the latest building code: AS/NZS 1170.2:2021
Wide range of spans and height – from 6m wide up to a massive 50 metres!
12 year warranty on both frame and cover. The warranty provides comprehensive coverage in the event of failure and covers all aspects of the material, framing and construction. The longest warranty in the market
We have a 100+ year history and won’t disappear overnight.
Extra heavy-grade steel framing – our steel framework meets or exceeds C350 Grade galvanised steel.
PVC-free ripstop polyethene cover material made in Canada and specifically designed for southern UV extremities – ensuring an extended lifespan.
Custom designs are available and we make our shelters right here in our factory in Auckland.

NEED A CONTAINER SHELTER IN A HURRY?

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BUILT BRILLIANTLY

Quick to install and pack down, our Container Shelters are perfect for short-term contracts. And they’re just as good if you’re looking for the best shelter for permanent projects.

The key to our Container Shelters is the clever use of a shipping container subframe to provide structure and strength. Foundation requirements are absolutely minimal. Our unique twistlock mounting beams add speedy easy installation and dismantling. Simply unlock, lift off and reinstall by locking into place.

Relocation is quick and easy with minimal disruption. You can be at a new location in no time.

TWISTLOCK MOUNTING BEAMS

Unique to SmartShelters, twistlock mounting beams are prefabricated mounting rails that are ideal for ease of relocation.

The main arch mounting spigots and twistlocks are welded on in our workshop, so all you need to do is sit the beam on top of the containers and lock it into position. This makes them ideal for simple installation, removal and relocation of your SmartShelter.

Avoid having to weld beams directly to containers
Makes installation quick and easy
Simple to relocate shelter when required

WITHSTANDS ALL WEATHER

Extra high-grade galvanized steel framing, with the ability to be wind-rated to your specific site conditions, our Container Shelters are designed to withstand the worst weather.

For added protection against the elements, our innovative guttering and liner system carries water away from the shelter roof and containers so the interior stays bone dry.

The SmartShield ripstop polyethylene cover is specifically engineered for southern UV extremities. It’s long-lasting, and usually providing protection for at least 15-20 years before it neds replacing.

Our SmartShield covers unique insulating properties keep the interior cooler in summer and warmer in winter. There is no compromise on materials.

SHELTERS – CUSTOMISED FOR YOU

We custom design and build to the very highest standards at our state-of-the-art facility in Auckland, and we can deliver anywhere in the world.
Our shelter design can be customised to your very specific requirements.
You can adjust various elements such as the spans, lengths, and arch heights, as well as choose from different door options. Just ask us.

18m wide x 24.4m long – Lytellton Port Rolleston

CUSTOMISED CONTAINERS FOR YOUR SITE

Containers can also be customised, including add sliding doors, ranch-sliders, and windows for an airy storage or office space.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you need a shelter for site work, storage, machinery servicing, equipment maintenance or general storage, you’ll be looking for a structure that you can erect quickly, that performs well, that’s cost effective, and that you can rely on for the long term. And SmartShelters container shelters tick every one of those boxes.

DO YOU SELL CONTAINERS?Elana Froneman2024-09-19T15:28:04+13:00

DO YOU SELL CONTAINERS?

Yes, we have shipping containers available for sale along with our container mounted shelters. Contact our friendly team to discuss pricing and options.

Boasting a team backed by 100 years of experience, and working with the finest materials available, at SmartShelters we’re able to rapidly design and construct container mounted shelters of the highest quality, enabling you to work smarter, sooner.

Contact a member of our experienced team today to discuss a truly smart shelter solution for your property.

IS BUILDING CONSENT REQUIRED?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:40+13:00

IS BUILDING CONSENT REQUIRED?

SmartShelters container shelters come in many different forms, from small and simple shelters through to large, permanent structures. So do you need building consent in order to construct one on your property?

The short answer is it’s best to check. Generally speaking, gaining building consent is the rule rather than the exception, so it’s wise to assume you might. There do however exist a number of exemptions that may apply to smaller, simpler constructions, including:

· Discretionary council exemptions
· Unoccupied detached building exemptions
· Lightweight structure exemptions
· Size exemptions

Our smaller shipping container sheds are popular can be used for general storage of equipment whereas our large shelters can safely store tractors and other farm or industrial machinery. Check your local council or government legislation for peace of mind.

ARE YOUR CONTAINER SHELTERS, ROOFING AND COVERS MADE IN NEW ZEALAND (NZ)?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:42+13:00

ARE YOUR CONTAINER SHELTERS, ROOFING AND COVERS MADE IN NEW ZEALAND (NZ)?

All SmartShelters container shelters are made in New Zealand. The SmartShelters manufacturing plant is located in Wiri, Auckland and clients frequently take tours through to view the manufacture of SmartShelters canopies between shipping containers.

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONTAINER SHELTER COVERS VS. CONTAINER ROOFING?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:43+13:00

IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CONTAINER SHELTER COVERS VS. CONTAINER ROOFING?

A container shelter cover usually refers to a canopy between shipping containers, or a structure which utilises the shipping containers as side walls. Container roofing can simply refer to the corten steel material used in shipping container construction.

HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN A CONTAINER SHELTER ROOFING HOLD?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:45+13:00

HOW MUCH WEIGHT CAN A CONTAINER SHELTER ROOFING HOLD?

The SmartShelters engineered design typically has significant weight bearing capacity. The exact weight varies depending on span, but many SmartShelters owners have suspended plant and equipment from the main arch framework of their container shelters canopies between shipping containers.

HOW DO CONTAINER SHELTER ROOFS DRAIN?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:47+13:00

HOW DO CONTAINER SHELTER ROOFS DRAIN?

Side guttering and downpipes are hugely popular options to assist with carrying water away from container shelter roofs. SmartShelters’ guttering system has been designed with all rainfall areas and climates in mind. Adding guttering to your container mounted shelter is a great way to control stormwater run off.

WHAT FOUNDATIONS ARE REQUIRED?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:48+13:00

WHAT FOUNDATIONS ARE REQUIRED?

At SmartShelters we like to keep things as easy as possible. For our container mounted shelters, all you need to do is ensure that your site is level and compacted. To hold the containers in place, you can choose to use either ballast in the containers or concrete footings, or a combination of the two methods – whichever works best for you.

CAN I USE THE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:50+13:00

CAN I USE THE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE?

Certainly! If you choose to secure your structure with ballast some room within the containers will be taken up, but apart from that your containers will continue to work as containers, and can offer handy storage space for tools, products and site materials.

You can also use the containers as a workshop, garage, service bay or lockable dangerous goods storage area. Choosing to fix your containers in place with concrete footings rather than ballast will maximise the available space inside.

IS CONTAINER MOUNTING SHELTERS BETTER THAN GROUND MOUNTING SHELTERS?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:52+13:00

IS CONTAINER MOUNTING SHELTERS BETTER THAN GROUND MOUNTING SHELTERS?

Container mounting is not necessarily better than ground mounting, it’s just different. Container mounting suits situations that require greater levels of clearance, as the domed design of our structures means that clearance on the sides is limited and floorspace is encroached upon if you choose to mount directly on the ground.

The other major benefit of container mounting versus ground mounting is that the ground will remain undisturbed (when ballast is utilised). Rather than having to penetrate earth to secure your container shelter, you can place a container in the spot you want to erect the structure, and simply weigh it down with ballast to secure it. This makes installation far easier (and less damaging), particularly when erecting a structure on a hard surface.

WHY DO TEMPORARY COVERS USE CONTAINERS FOR MOUNTING?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:53+13:00

WHY DO TEMPORARY COVERS USE CONTAINERS FOR MOUNTING?

Shipping containers are tall and sturdy structures that are easily moveable and readily available. In short, they’re the perfect things to place a SmartShelters roof on! Shipping containers offer the perfect clearance for most applications (although they can also be stacked if more height is needed), and often don’t require permanent footings to stay strong.

While we do offer other shelter mounting options at SmartShelters, including ground, pole and concrete block, shipping containers are our most popular mounting option, for all the reasons listed above.

WHO ARE OUR CONTAINER SHELTERS SUITED TO?Elana Froneman2024-09-08T00:41:55+13:00

WHO ARE OUR CONTAINER SHELTERS SUITED TO?

Our shipping container shelters are designed for commercial clients and are used for business and commercial purposes, most often on building and mining sites, on farms, or as temporary storage for roadworking crews.

We tend not to supply container-mounted shelters to private buyers or in instances of more private use, like as a carport or boat shelter, because the SmartShelters range has better-suited shelters for these applications.

WHAT IS YOUR SMALLEST SIZE CONTAINER SHELTER?Elana Froneman2024-09-26T18:06:48+13:00

WHAT IS YOUR SMALLEST SIZE CONTAINER SHELTER?

The smallest container-mounted shelter in the SmartShelters range is 6m long (the length of a standard 20ft shipping container) with a 6m span. We offer a range of custom and standard spans above 6m, while lengths run in multiples of 6m in order to align with the shipping containers that serve as supports.

OWN OR LEASE – YOUR CHOICE

You can choose to own a Container Mounted Shelter, or you can lease. Leasing reduces your upfront costs and spreads the overall cost, which is better for your cashflow. SmartShelters is the only shelter company that offers you leasing. We stand by our products ability to last the distance.

Speak to one of our consultants to discuss your needs and our options.