Conex Shipping Container Materials & Construction
Portable ISO shipping containers require no foundations or structural assembly. Modified shipping containers are durable, weather-resistant, and secure because they’re built with:
- 16-gauge vertically corrugated corten steel
- Double, asymmetrical steel doors with ground-level entry
- Heavy-duty, marine-grade wood flooring
- Die-stamped steel roofing
Used & One-Trip Containers
While 20-foot and 40-foot shipping containers are the norm, the age and condition of shipping containers vary. At Falcon Structures, most of the containers we modify and sell fall into the “one-trip” or “new” category. One-trip containers have made only one trip from China to the U.S. and are the best option for living and working spaces.
We also offer used shipping containers — those that have made several trips by land or sea — but we only recommend this option for limited applications. Since we always choose containers with modification in mind, we only offer containers certified as watertight and wind protected.
Why Modified Shipping Containers Create Reliable Structures
While the concept of creating durable standardized shipping containers originated in the United States, most shipping containers (also known as Conex containers, ISO containers, sea containers, ocean containers, ISBU containers, and intermodal containers) are manufactured in China or Europe.
Shipping Container Testing & Standards
To get to the United States, shipping containers travel by sea and must meet strict manufacturing standards set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). These standards ensure any cargo stored inside is protected from harsh elements experienced at sea, including wind, rain, snow, ice, and heat.
Once modified, containers provide a safe and sturdy environment suitable for storage, industrial enclosures, living quarters, office space, military solutions, and more.
