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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.

Attaching timber to a shipping container creates the opportunity to build other structures on or around your container such as stairs, handrails or even a roof deck using just woodworking tools and without having to make a single hole in your container.  In this blog we show you different methods of attaching timber to your shipping container whilst leaving your shipping container completely undamaged.

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.

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.

So far we’ve provided solutions to attach a metal tube to a shipping container vertically, for attaching accessories like floodlights and CCTV. And horizontally, sticking out perpendicular to the container which can be particularly useful if you want to attach something at the same height as the top of the shipping container like a hanging sign. So the last orientation to solve was to attach a tube horizontally along the side of a container. 

Metal tubes are a really useful and versatile fixing point, so being able to attach one to a shipping container opens up a lot of possibilities. In this blog we will provide an overview of how to attach steel tube and scaffolding to a shipping container, focussing on our pipe and tube clamp solutions in more detail; what types and size tube they can help you attach, in what orientation, and for what purpose.

In this how-to we will cover some of the different methods to mount a floodlight to a shipping container using Domino Clamps. In a previous blog we explained some of the reasons why you might want to attach lighting to a shipping container, these included security and safety...

A complete guide on How to Clad a Shipping Container. Step-by-step process, materials, tools & more. Including expert tips for a successful cladding project and a downloadable guide.

In this article, we’ll show you how to do it the smart way: by attaching your CCTV cameras directly to the shipping container itself using Domino Clamps. We’ve put together two tried-and-tested solutions: one for quick and easy installs, and another for heavy-duty, long-term applications.

Many people are far more comfortable using woodworking tools than metalworking ones, so being able to fix timber and sheet materials to a shipping container was always a high priority for us. Learn how to fix timber to a shipping container with our Plywood-adapter.

Rather than simply placing lighting precariously on top of the container, attaching it with cable ties, or going to the effort of framing off the whole container with scaffolding or truss, this how-to will show you how to get a long steel pole up, rigged to your container, ready to hang some decorative lighting or festoon. 

Whether you’re trying to keep an eye on your self storage facility or maintain security over night on a building site, it’s easy to see why using a shipping container as structural ballast for a CCTV tower would be useful.