Repair and maintenance of a steel shipping container.
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@patrickkelly97212 жыл бұрын
Got our conex a few weeks ago. The good news, no rust and rust is unlikely. We live in the desert, less than 12" rain per year. Bad news. We live in the desert and have to be mindful of what is stored in the conex because it's over 115°f for several months. Will be installing powered vents to draw out hot internal air, only to draw in slightly less hot air, lol.
@PopsQuest9 жыл бұрын
Nice job, my Pop has a woodworking shop in one and to keep it cool in the summer he actually put 2x 4's framing on top with a tin roof on top of that that is slopped a bit helps with leaks and keeps air space between the container and the hot tin roof, works great.
@homesteadprepper9 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This red shipping container gets so hot in the summer that I'd swear you could powder coat cure in it. Good idea with the roof over.
@obfuscated30908 жыл бұрын
I'm prepping my shop for winter and noticed a door gasket had been seeping slightly. Since rain doesn't fall upwards I cut a couple of pieces of 2" angle (it was free and handy, flat stock or channel would work too) and welded it across the top between the corner fittings, positioning it to clear the door latches of course. It's an easy way to solve that problem on old containers. I'll get a section of proper door gasket too of course.
@zagan16 жыл бұрын
Using the wire brush is right. But you should have cut the rust out get some mild steel sheet. Then cut a larger piece then weld that can be overlapped, doesn't matter. Then silicone the inside to fly seal. This will rust the sheet you screwed on top, and as it's not sealed it'll leak again.
@gregoryfaith43039 жыл бұрын
If I owned these, I spray the same material that truck beds are covered in. Problem solved. Good investment.
@hitsongsa5 жыл бұрын
Very wise
@conmanumber14 жыл бұрын
Containers are Sumotomo cor-ten steel with copper. Its very limited in paint grades except marine grade epoxy. The English has a rust killer called Kurust. Anyway the Australians make a water based paint called "Metalfix" by Phoenix paints which is possibly the worlds best paint for severe conditions. Dont use and zinc plated steel on copper as it reacts then you get more rust.
@brandonparr6345 Жыл бұрын
Well mine is rusty as hell. Bought it with dozens of patch panels. But. Got it for almost free.
@ShriShakthiIntegratedFarm5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your Nice video , please update cornerpost related repair works videos
@spankyranger88425 жыл бұрын
I'm fixing to purchase a container like that I say just replace the whole top with new tin and it would have 40 more years of life plus, with about a 6 inch overhang that would be perfect.
@gracht243 жыл бұрын
The roof is part of the structure removing a 40ft piece of steel and replacing it would be an absolute nightmare. Better to wire wheel (on angle grinder not drill!) grind out any rust patches, weld as needed, then paint with epoxy mastic paint, then top coat with a tough enamel
@patmat.5 жыл бұрын
You need to treat the underside too, othwerwise it'll rust from the inside out.
@rchopp9 жыл бұрын
Looks like you'll be busy, isn't it amazing how quick nature wants to reclaim stuff. At the beginning of the video when you showed the roof I thought man that looks pretty good,,lol I guess you do have to look close. Take care
@homesteadprepper9 жыл бұрын
Rust never sleeps! Here in FL we get a lot of rain, heat and high humidity which is a perfect environment for rust. It is a constant battle.
@masa2935 күн бұрын
Same rust problem here in Hawaii
@antoniocampbell4637 жыл бұрын
Good idea using that zinc roof technique. The reason it's hard to drill on that metal is because container companies are required to repair it with corten steel but obviously it's no longer use for export so that zinc works well. I just bought a 20 ft and I will cover the roof with that roof tar sealant. That's what the lady that sold this container told me.
@jackpeacock1184 жыл бұрын
Antonio Campbell how did the roof tar sealant go?
@antoniocampbell4634 жыл бұрын
@@jackpeacock118 I never did, it's still behind my house. I did paint it with two coats of green rustoleum paint and it holds well. Another benefit I noticed is that the two coats of paint avoided the roof leaking drops of moisture that settles in the early hours due to condensation. My ebay inventory is dry.
@d.mcpherson87243 жыл бұрын
should you buy a used shipping container with a hole patched?
@sivawaterservicetvl47345 жыл бұрын
useful information nice
@Customsouthernarms9 жыл бұрын
Kool deck is a concrete topping, what you want is Kool seal.
@homesteadprepper9 жыл бұрын
I misspoke but, thanks.
@Customsouthernarms9 жыл бұрын
homesteadprepper No problem, just didn't want you buying the wrong thing. Keep up the great work brother!
@matthewmiles95798 жыл бұрын
u ever tried using fibreglass repair im doing a repair to my container and decided to do.
@hitsongsa5 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't the resin eat away the metal?
@piaramsing2226 жыл бұрын
Can you use glassfiber on a shipping container? I want to convert an open top container into a pool, so thinking glassfiber But not sure if it will work ?
@hitsongsa5 жыл бұрын
Of course you can
@user-fl3kp5fp7t Жыл бұрын
This is not the marine cargo containers repair method.
@homesteadprepper Жыл бұрын
You can make your own video showing us all the right protocols?
@stereolababy7 жыл бұрын
your first mistake is using a wire brush on a drill. get an angle grinder
@zeframwagstaff70125 жыл бұрын
Squirrel cage blower fan
@TacticalToby276 жыл бұрын
If you’re going to patch the roof like this. You don’t need to stop there you need to go ahead and address all the rust and just tar the whole damn world. You’re not even thrown a Band-Aid on a cut you’re putting a piece of toilet paper on a cut. Taring the whole roof Would be the Band-Aid. Truthfully you need to cut out those rust spots and re-weld some panels then tar the whole roof. As it is you may be able to get 5 to 10 more years out of that container without addressing the problems