Who Doesn’t Love A Shed?

Apart from the obvious, shipping containers are used and repurposed for many different things. A prime example is a backyard shed, which can be utilised as a workshop, man cave, retreat or even a small games room, among other things. Sheds fashioned from new or used shipping containers are a cost-effective and simple way to add additional indoor space to your backyard. This blog post covers some of the many benefits of transforming a container into a shed, as well as offering up some particularly good examples of what is really possible.

Tiger Containers in Australia can create the perfect shed made from shipping containers

A shed is something every man dreams of. It’s a personal retreat area in your backyard where you go to kick back, unwind and relax after a long week. A shed is a place you keep all your tools and finally bring that project you have been procrastinating on for weeks to life.

And it’s not only here in Australia where men value their sheds; men worldwide appreciate this extra space in their home. It might be called something different – as a result of the many languages out there – but all these names refer to that personal space they have in their yard. A shed is a must-have for every man.

More Affordable than you think!

If you’re considering building a shed, one of the most important choices you will have to make is selecting the building material. You need something that is durable, affordable and can be set up in just a few days. Thankfully, there is a building material that perfectly fits these criteria; the shipping container.

A shipping container shed is a much more affordable alternative to constructing a traditional shed in your yard as it can be customised and modified to your needs. A cargo container is more durable than a wooden shed and more secure than the majority of the styles of sheds people put up on their property.

The larger size of the shipping container also gives you more room to store your larger items such as a ride-on lawnmower, larger outdoor furniture, motorcycles among other things.

Inspiring examples of shipping container sheds

For inspiration, we shall take a look at 4 examples of sheds that have been constructed from shipping containers with great results.

1. The Studio Pod

There’s something quite satisfying about building something with your own hands. This guy decided to do exactly that using a 40ft high cube cargo container to build his shed. He procrastinated for some time (according to his blog) but he finally gets it done, and the results are beautiful. Notice how he used an old Vietnam-era parachute to drape the space between the shed and his house… recycling is beautiful.

(Source: http://shippingcontainerstudio.blogspot.co.ke/)

2. The Cargo Container Storage Shed

This shed is made using two 20ft containers laid parallel to each other with a simple carport roof installed to cover the gap in the middle. The large middle space can be used as parking for vehicles – both large and small.

3. The Sea Container Barn Shed

Made using four 40ft cargo containers stacked two up parallel to each other and covered with corrugated iron sheets, this “modern” barn shows just how easy sea containers can be incorporated into traditional designs.

(Source: http://www.gatewaycontainersales.com.au/shipping-containers-the-perfect-garden-shed/)

4. The Serenity Pod

This is another example we got from Pinterest. It’s made from a modified 20ft shipping container. The wooden deck was a great touch, and the green surrounding makes the space more serene.

(Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/21392166951199241/)

Making the most of your container shed

Once you have built your shed, there’re several additions you can make to ensure that you utilise the container fully.

1. Container Partitions

Containers come in various sizes – 10, 20, and 40ft. These spaces can be divided up using either solid or removable partitions, to help ease organisation when using the space for different purposes.

2. Container Ramps

Shipping containers have a slight clearance between the ground and the container’s deck. If you plan to roll or drive in items or machinery into the container, a ramp will be necessary to help facilitate this. This will make loading and offloading the container safe and easier.

3. Shelving/container rack installation

For better organisation and space utilisation you can have shelves and racks installed. Depending on the kind of items you need to store, you can either have them standing alone or attached to the container. Racks and shelves will help you store items off the floor, make it easier to find things, as well as improve vertical space utilisation.

Other modifications that you could add to your shed include:

Secure locks for improved security.

Dropdown ramps that can be integrated into the container’s doors.

Lighting, Air conditioning, internet and telephone connections.

Custom windows and doors for natural lighting.

Building a shed should neither be a complicated nor expensive affair.

A shipping container will help you build your dream shed quickly and easily. We at Tiger Containers will provide you with a quality new or used container for your shed and even help out with the modifications; all at unbeatable prices.

Shipping Container Sheds – 4 Great Examples

A shed is something every man wishes they had. It is that bit of space that you can proudly call yours. A personal retreat area in your own backyard where you can just kick back, relax and unwind after a long week. It’s where you keep your tools and bring your projects into life after weeks of postponement.



And it’s not just here in Australia where men value their sheds; it’s actually a global phenomenon. They might call it something different – thanks to the numerous languages out there – but all the names represent that personal space they have in their backyard. It’s a thing of beauty really. I think sheds are to men what handbags are to women; a must-have item.

Thinking of building yourself a shed?

One of the most important decisions you will have to make is the choice of building material. You want something that is affordable, durable and can be put up in a few days. Luckily, there is a construction material that fits this criterion perfectly, and that’s the shipping container.

A lot of people around the world are using this handy item to successfully build their sheds. Let’s take a look at 4 great examples of sheds constructed using shipping containers.

1. The Studio Pod Shed

Nothing’s quite as satisfying as building something by yourself. That’s what one guy decided to do using a 40ft high cube shipping container. It took a while according to his blog, but after months of procrastination and a series of innovations, he finally gets it done; and it’s a beauty. Notice the old Vietnam-era parachute he uses to drape the gap between his house and the shed… recycling is beautiful.

(Source: http://shippingcontainerstudio.blogspot.co.ke/) 2. The Shipping Container Storage Shed You’re garage getting too small for all your stuff? How about an outdoor storage shed? Check out this one made from two 20ft containers with a simple carport roof put in place to cover the gap between them. You could use the large space in the middle to park your large vehicle. 3. Shipping Container Barn Shed Made from four 40ft shipping containers stacked two up and placed in parallel and then covered with a more traditional corrugated iron shit roof, this “modern” barn demonstrates just how easy it is to incorporate shipping containers into traditional designs. 4. The Serenity Pod Shed I found this on Pinterest but there wasn’t much information about it so I decided to call it the serenity pod going by how serene it looks. Adding the wooden deck was a brilliant idea, I think. (Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/21392166951199241/) Building your own shed shouldn’t have to be an expensive or complicated affair. Just get a shipping container, make a few modifications – ideally by yourself as it is cheaper – and build yourself that shed you have always dreamt about. Tiger Containers will provide you with the shipping container (either new or used depending on your preference and budget) and even help you with the modifications if you so wish. Get a quote today! Related Post: The Man Cave