How to attach roof trusses to a shipping container

If you’re wondering how to attach roof trusses to a shipping container, the good news is you don’t need to cut, weld, or compromise the container’s structure or its watertight seal. In this guide, we’ll show you a simple 5-step process using Domino Clamps and roof brackets to create a...

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How to attach a flag to a shipping container

Do you need to display a flag or sign above a shipping container, perhaps for advertising your company or brand? Here’s an easy way to do it, with no drilling or welding required. Using our Domino Clamps together with 48mm vertical tube clamps, you can get flags up high where...

How to use the Utility Pole Mount on a Shipping Container

Mounting equipment like Starlink dishes, CCTV cameras, or floodlights onto a shipping container can be awkward, especially if you’re trying to avoid permanent modifications. Our utility pole kit offers a strong, versatile solution for securely attaching almost anything to your container, without drilling, welding, or damaging the structure. In this...

Building a Mobile Shipping Container Pop-Up

Discover how Pepsi MAX’s bold rebrand came to life with a mobile, eye-catching shipping container conversion. Learn how Domino Clamps enabled secure, non-invasive installation of a massive LED screen and custom cladding, ideal for high-traffic events.

Shipping Container Cladding Ideas

Are you looking for inspiration and cladding ideas for your own container? From natural timber finishes to full branded builds with integrated screens, cladding can help your container either blend into its surroundings, or stand out with a unique look. See examples of how our customers have used Domino Clamps to clad their shipping containers.

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Ultimate Guide to Off-Grid Shipping Container Homes

What if your home was entirely self-sufficient? No unsightly power lines, no water or electricity bills, just a self-sufficient space that runs on your own systems. That’s the idea behind an off-grid container home. Learn how to build an off-grid shipping container home, covering planning, essential systems and real life examples.

Installing Solar Panels on Shipping Containers: How-To & Tips

Are you considering mounting solar panels on a shipping container and wondering what to keep in mind? This article offers a concise overview to help you understand the key considerations and shows you some real-world examples.

How to attach Lumber to a Conex Box

In this article, we’ll cover: 3 sturdy methods for attaching lumber beams which don’t damage your container(for lightweight to heavy-duty applications). How to attach lumber studs, joists, or lumber frames to the exterior of your container. A way to provide extra support for long spans of lumber or heavy frames along the container’s side without the need for drilling.

Building a Roof Between Two Shipping Containers

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See how a couple wanted to create a roofed space between two 40-foot shipping containers to create a barn for their small holding. Their situation came with some unique challenges: the big metal structure needed to be durable but non-permanent due to planning restrictions.

7 Shipping Container Roof Ideas

Explore 7 ideas for shipping container roofs, from metal roofs for solar panels and rainwater collection to timber pergolas and roof decks for great sunset views.

Conex Box Sizes: A Quick Guide

Explore the dimensions and details of standard and high cube Conex boxes. From 10ft to 45ft Conex boxes - essential measurements and weight information for shipping, storage or conversion.

How to use the roof bracket for shipping containers

The shipping container roof bracket can be used for projects like roofing, framing, mounting photovoltaic solar panels, adding extra stability and reducing movement of your structure along the length of the container.

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