Consider These When Looking at Shipping Containers for Sale in Houston

1. January 31, 2018 Consider These When Looking at Shipping Containers for Sale in Houston People have become very creative with their use of shipping containers. Whereas before it was only used for shipping and freight forwarding, now there are so many other things you can repurpose it for. No wonder that the demand for shipping containers for sale in Houston and other areas of the country have been on the rise in the past several years. Page | 1

2. Whatever your objective may be for buying shipping containers, keep in mind these factors that you should take into consideration before committing to a purchase. Determine Its End Use This is an important thing for you to settle right away because a lot of other variables will rely on this information. The size and type of containers, for example, can best be decided if you have a clear idea as to what you intend to do with it. If you’re looking to build a house with it, you’d want to get something that's bigger in length and height. Multi-level structures can also use an open-top container to minimize cutting container roofs for openings to the second-level. For expandable space, containers with side openings can work too. Basically, as long as you have a clear vision of what you want to do with the shipping container, you should have an easier time finding the right one for you. Check Local Zoning Policies Some people, in their excitement to buy their cargo containers, fail to check if their local community will allow it to be brought in, in the first place. Save yourself the hassle of buying a steel Conex container only to find out later that it’s not going to be accepted in your area. First find out if your locality is one of those areas that may have restrictions about the kind of building materials that can be used. This is also a real consideration especially for people who live in areas where everything must look identical, for instance, the suburbs. You may also need to get permission from the local city council before you can bring in your shipping container. Checking the local zoning laws that apply to your community beforehand should help avoid many problems. Decide If You’ll Buy New or Used Buying a new or used shipping container will come with its own pros and cons. Brand new containers will obviously come at a much higher price then used shipping containers. However, Page | 2

3. the obvious benefit of buying a brand-new container is that it will be of much higher quality and will be ensured for longer durability. There are those shipping containers that have hardly been used, so are technically brand new and can be purchased at a much lower price. However, make sure to perform a careful inspection of the used container unit before purchase to ensure everything checks out. Whatever your decision will be, just make sure to get in touch with a reputable supplier such as Equipment Management Services, so you can be sure of the cargo containers quality. EMS serves the Houston, Dallas, and Seattle areas. About Equipment Management Services: Equipment Management Services is a reputable supplier of new and used shipping containers. We not only cater to companies with freight forwarding and logistic needs, but also construction, and mom and pop businesses. We are based in Houston, but we also serve Dallas and Seattle areas. Sources: Complete Guide to Buying Shipping Containers. ContainerHomePlans.org. 10 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Shipping Container. OffGridWorld.com. Page | 3