Find answers to common questions about Allshelter container shelters, including installation, ordering, materials, weather protection, and partnership opportunities. If you need more information, call us at +1 888 481 3889.
A standard 40 × 40 ft shipping container shelter typically takes 1 to 4 days to install with a three- to four-person crew. Larger or custom shelters may take longer. Each shelter is supplied as a kit with installation instructions.
Allshelter container shelters are shipped as kits for on-site assembly. Contact our team to discuss your site requirements and installation needs, so we can guide you through the process.
No. Allshelter container shelters use shipping containers as their supporting structure, so a traditional concrete foundation isn’t required. However, the shelter and supporting containers must still be properly secured according to site requirements.
Yes. The shelter must be properly secured to its supporting shipping containers, and the containers must also be appropriately anchored or ballasted. Requirements depend on the shelter’s size, configuration, site conditions, and local wind and snow loads. Our team can help you determine the appropriate requirements for your installation.
Yes. All of our shelters come with an industry-first 10-year warranty that covers the frame, cover, and workmanship. Please review the Allshelter warranty for full details.
Permit requirements depend on your location, the shelter’s size, how it will be used, and local building codes. Some areas may require a building permit or engineered drawings before installation, so check with your local building department or AHJ. Allshelter can also help you identify the relevant shelter specifications for your project.
Start by identifying what you need to protect, how much covered space you need, and the conditions at your site. A construction shelter may be used for equipment storage or a covered work area, while a mining shelter may need to accommodate larger machinery. Your location, wind and snow load requirements, and intended use will also affect the design.
Delivery times depend on the shelter model, availability, and delivery location. Selected in-stock Allshelter shelters are ready for fast dispatch. Contact our team to confirm the estimated delivery date for your project.
We offer options such as endwalls and endwalls with doors for its container shelters. We also offer joining strips, which connect shelters together to increase the overall length of your existing structure and its footprint. Whether an addition can be fitted to an existing shelter depends on the model, dimensions, and original configuration. We encourage you to reach out to us with your product details before ordering an add-on or making modifications, so we can help fulfill your project’s specific needs.
Allshelter ships container shelters throughout all 50 U.S. states. Shipping arrangements and costs depend on the destination and order.
Allshelter container shelters use a heavy-duty polyethylene (PE) fabric cover stretched over a curved steel frame. The fabric is designed to resist UV exposure and extreme weather, while the frame provides structural support. Together, these materials create a reliable covered space for equipment, materials, and work areas.
Yes. We offer full endwalls and endwalls with doors for selected container shelter configurations. These options can help enclose a work area or provide more protection for equipment and stored materials.
Yes. Allshelter container shelters can be configured to provide clearance for large machinery, including haul trucks and loaders. Mounting the shelter on shipping containers provides additional vertical clearance. Confirm the required height, width, and equipment access with our team before selecting a model.
No shelter should be assumed to withstand every hurricane. Allshelter designs its container canopies to meet specified wind loads, with ratings of up to 219 mph. Actual performance depends on the shelter design, site conditions, anchoring, and local engineering requirements.
If your site is in a hurricane-prone area, we encourage you to request a site-specific assessment before choosing a shelter.
Our container-mounted shelters are engineered for snow-load ratings of up to 77 pounds per square foot (psf) for applicable configurations. The actual rating depends on the shelter’s size, configuration, and site-specific engineering. We’re happy to help you determine the appropriate snow-load requirements for your location.
Our construction shelters are engineered to the International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE 7-22 standards, with site-specific engineering available on request. You should also confirm any local permitting or approval requirements with your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Provide your project location and intended shelter use when requesting a quote and we’ll help you find the applicable specs as well.
We design our container shelters for long-term outdoor use, with protection from wind, rain, snow, and UV exposure. However, suitability depends on the site’s climate and the shelter’s engineered specifications.
Yes. Allshelter welcomes opportunities to work with equipment rental companies, shipping container suppliers, and businesses serving the construction, mining, and industrial sectors. Our container-mounted shelters can complement your existing offerings by providing customers with durable, relocatable covered spaces for on-site operations. Contact our team to explore potential partnership opportunities.
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