If your e-commerce business requires additional storage , contact Porta-Mini to find out how our secure storage containers provide a more flexible and affordable solution.

Starting up a new company or running a small business from a storage container is a good way to solve these problems;

• less expensive alternative to renting or leasing a small store
• more professional and secure than running one from your garage or garden shed
• Flexible in up or down sizing

Self storage Containers provide small business owners with security,  and instant changeability if you require more or less space. If a small business was to opt for a warehouse, they could end up paying for a large site that could be half full one day, overflowing the next.

The post Storage Containers : Start Up Business Storage appeared first on Portamini storage.

Porta-Mini Storage will be offering its onsite container services with reduced transportation costs for the summer. The cost have been reduced over 15% from our regular rates.  Any customer renting our storage containers at our current rates will receive this discount. Porta-Mini is looking to pass on savings to its customers and still provide the fast, reliable customer service that Porta-Mini Storage is known for. Rental rates can be found Here .

Porta-Mini Storage provides Onsite storage container rental in the GTA and serving all of Ontario.  Containers can be used for onsite storage for construction sites, retail stores, home renovation, and many other uses.
Porta-Mini Storage has 20′ and 40′ storage units available on short notice, when and where you need it.

Please contact Porta-Mini Storage
Phone:

E-mail: info@portamini.com

The post Shipping Container Summer Deals appeared first on Portamini storage.

Are you a on-site contractor a project manager, builder, or tradesman that requires safe and secure onsite storage? Porta Mini  is the perfect onsite storage solution for your work site industrial and construction storage needs.

Our storage Containers have been specifically designed for work site construction storage. Our Porta Mini storage containers are made of heavy-duty steel & Extremely Secure. Contact Us for more information

ONSITE STORAGE FOR DIY HOME PROJECT

Porta Mini is the perfect on-site storage solution for all of your DIY home project needs.

HOME RENOVATION STORAGE

Porta Mini Storage Containers are  the perfect secure self storage solution for anyone looking for that extra bit of room whilst renovating their home. Storage Rental Prices

DE-CLUTTERING AND HOME STAGING

If you’re home staging and are needing to de-clutter your home, then Porta Mini can provide a cost effective self storage solution.

MOBILE SELF STORAGE

Porta Mini  is the ideal self storage solution for anyone needing to store excess household items.

The post Onsite Storage appeared first on Portamini storage.

We get a lot of calls in the summer for Onsite Storage Containers that people store in their driveways during renovation of their homes and cottages. Its very convenient to keep all your furniture secure and onsite, yet out of the building to avoid damage during construction.
Here are the concerns we hear most often.

• Can you place the container on the lawn?  Yes we can, but homeowners should be aware that the lawn will need to be repaired/replaced afterwards.
• Will the PortaMini storage container damage my driveway? If you are concerned let us know beforehand and we can arrange to place some of your lumber from construction under the corners.  If you’re having your driveway redone, we suggest you do that after the container is removed.
• Do you sell lock? We have our customers provide their own locks. We can direct you as to which locks work best.
• Are the containers waterproof? Yes they are, but we also recommend putting tarp over your furniture to avoid damage from condensation as well.

If you call us, we can let you know which storage container size we recommend for you depending on your space constraints, and the amount of furniture you need to store.

– See more at: http://www.portamini.com/content/onsite-storage-container-renovations#sthash.aZ4IwzPz.dpuf

The post Onsite Storage Container appeared first on Portamini storage.

While constructing pools from shipping containers isn’t a service that we offer yet , it’s a pretty cool idea.

If you’re looking for a unique way to create a one of a kind swimming pool on your property, have you considered a modified shipping container?

Building an awesome swimming pool using a storage container

Container pools can easily hold as much water as you want since shipping containers range from 10ft – 53ft lengths. pool.

The coolest Swimming pool

The Container pool by German company Nagel is a commercially available pool constructed from containers to be used at events such as shows, exhibitions, concerts and festivals. Completely self contained, it includes a full pool filtration system, lockers, electronic monitoring and more. Its unique design even has porthole style windows on the side that allow swimmers to look outside while enjoying the cool water inside during a hot German summer! The container pool received a prestigious design award in 2011.

The post Swimming pool out of storage container appeared first on Portamini storage.

It may be the ultimate recycling project: taking retired shipping containers and repurposing them as buildings

The post Barnhouse from Shipping Containers appeared first on Portamini storage.

The most common size of container is 20` (6m) and this will hold 33 cubic meters or roughly a 3 to 4 bedroom house.

Sizes are: (Length x Height x Width)

10` x 8`6“ x 8` – 3m x 2.6m x 2.4m

20` x 8`6“ x 8` –  6m x 2.6m x 2.4m

40` x 8`6“ x 8` – 12m x 2.6m x 2.4m

These full size 20 ft shipping containers can be used for storage of all  goods, documents, Motor Vehicles, Cars, Motor Bikes, Furniture, and can also provide independent secure sub-storage within warehouses and factories, for expensive items.

The post What can fit in a 20ft Storage Container appeared first on Portamini storage.

The post Shipping Container Art appeared first on Portamini storage.

For securing materials, equipment, and tools on construction sites. Ground level Access. Designed to blend in, not stick out. Double Doors on one end. Weather resistant. Monthly rental for short or long term.

Homeowners

Clean, presentable container in your driveway for instant access right in your driveways to your household furniture and goods

Retail Stores

Convenient onsite storage for seasonal items and overstocked goods as well as temporary storage during construction.

Special Events – Film and TV production

For temporary storage of props and bulk items or for use as film props.

The post Shipping Container Uses appeared first on Portamini storage.

Also, it’s interesting that if you search for “Shipping container dimensions or Shipping container sizes” you don’t get a straight answer. The reason for that is that the ISO standard for container sets the external dimensions, but only a MINIMUM for internal dimensions. IF you look at the chart below you can see these two things.

1. A 20’ container is about an inch and a half short of 20’. Why is that? To allow for stacking of 20’ and 40’ containers with a small space in between the 20’ containers.
2. Different manufacturers use different materials for constructing their containers, so some containers will have larger internal dimensions than others, but using the chart below you can be assured of the minimum dimensions for a container. That is for a 20’ container: 19’3” X 7’7 ¾” X 7’8 ½”. (Most containers are 8’6” high)

40’ containers however are 40’ in length and have the same height and width dimension as 20’ containers.

The external dimensions of containers are specified in ISO 668, with the maximum dimensional tolerances being ± 10 mm. The internal dimensions are minimums. Internal container dimensions vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but they must satisfy the minimum criterion below.

The post Shipping Container Dimensions & Sizes appeared first on Portamini storage.