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.

How to attach a banner to a shipping container

Due to customer demand we are pleased to introduce a range of three kits for mounting a banner frame to your shipping container. Read the blog to find out how to attach a banner to your shipping container...

Introducing our new bolt and weld adapter plate

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If you’re looking to attach something to your shipping container and the holes don't line up with the M12 threads on the Domino, or there’s no bolting opportunities at all and it needs to be welded, then our new Bolt and weld adapter plate is for you!

Mounting a comms mast to a shipping container

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James Way, Assistant Harbour Master and VTS Manager at Guernsey Ports, recently used Domino Clamps to secure communication masts to the side of their new Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) control room which is built from converted shipping containers. VTS is basically the equivalent of air traffic control at sea.

How to bolt structural timber to a shipping container

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In this blog we are going to show you how to bolt structural timber onto your ISO shipping container, quickly and easily, and without having to make a single hole in your container.  Once attached, the timber can be used as a basis for many additions such as a roof deck or building another structure off the side of your container such as a carport or shade structure.

How to attach a scaffold tube perpendicular to the side of a shipping container

In this blog we’ll show you how to attach a tube or pipe perpendicular out of the side of the corner casting so that it comes out at a 90 degree angle away from the container. Attaching a bar or horizontal support to a container is a really practical way of then attaching other things off your container, particularly things which can hang, like signage, lighting, drapes or banners.

Shipping Container Roof Deck

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Marc-Andre L from Canada recently used Domino Clamps in his project to build a shipping container roof deck on top of a 10ft shipping container. The chunky 16ft by 14ft timber-framed platform overhangs the roof of the container by a considerable amount, more than doubling the floorspace provided by the roof alone. 

How to correctly tie rope and tension wire to a shipping container

A rope or tension wire attached to a shipping container can provide a useful addition to your conversion project. In this blog we will provide an overview of how to correctly attach a rope or tension wire using an M12 eyebolt, available now in our shop.

How to make shipping container brackets for your attachments

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In this article we'll guide you through making your own custom shipping container brackets. These are designed to work with Domino Clamps to attach other accessories to your shipping container. If you are looking for a hassle-free option, check our range of ready-made brackets.

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