shipping containers in back yard for storage

[paulx420]

ADVICE REQUIRED.
I AM LOOKING INTO PURCHASING ONE OR TWO SHIPPING CONTAINERS(20FT) FOR STORAGE.THEY WILL BE PLACED IN A SMALL YARD/GARDEN AT THE BACK OF A SHOP.
CAN ANYONE INFORM ME IF IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO STACK THESE CONTAINERS ON TOP OF EACH OTHER TO SAVE LAND SPACE.THEY WILL NOT BE VISIBLE TO ANYONE DUE TO THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE ADJOINING PROPERTIES.TOTAL AREA OF THE YARD/GARDEN IS 100m2.

I AM HOPING TO HAVE A SIMILAR SET UP TO THE TYPE YOU SEE ON BUILDING SITES OR PLACES WHERE PORTACABINS ARE PUT ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.


PLEASE HELP.
CHEERS.

SHIPPING CONTAINER

• paulx420
• 17 Sep 2014
• 1

PROPOSED LOCATION

SHIPPING CONTAINER

• paulx420
• 17 Sep 2014
• 1

PROPOSED LOCATION

 

[EddieM]

STOP SHOUTING! probably not.

 

[SimonH2]

Physically, yes they stack they are designed for that but they probably need fixing together so the top one cannot move.

Obviously you then need to build stairs and a safe landing in front of the doors - which will take space of their own, and don't underestimate just how much landing space you need to be able to open the doors safely. Also, it's unlikely to fit within PD rules for outhouses/sheds - so you'd need planning permission.