Sheet metal is a durable, versatile material with a lot of uses in industrial, commercial, and residential construction, and it’s strength and fireproof qualities make it ideal for lots of applications. For builders, though, sheet metal poses a problem when it comes to storage: Many sheets are large and cumbersome, and despite their strength as a building material, they can still be damaged fairly easily if they’re not stored properly.
Using a job site storage container for sheet metal solves a lot of these problems, but you need to choose your container wisely. Sheet metal doesn’t “bend” easily, and that means it can be difficult to get it in and out of standard industrial storage containers. Ideally, you want a container that can open on one or both ends to make it easier to slide large sheets in and out. And since sheet metal typically requires special tools to bend and shape the material, using a storage container with plenty of space for those tools makes your job a lot simpler and more efficient. At Haulaway Storage Containers, we can even equip your container with electricity, so you can use power tools right where your materials are stored for even more convenience.
Finally, like all your construction materials, you want to keep your sheet metal out of the elements when possible so it’s not exposed to rain or other nasty weather. All Haulaway Storage Containers are weatherproof, so you can keep your tools and materials in top shape and ready to use at a moment’s notice. And since we offer five convenient sizes of commercial storage containers, you can find the container that’s just right for your job site storage needs. To learn more about the containers we offer or to get a quick quote, give us a call at 800-826-9040 or use our online form right now.