20ft Container With Glass Windows

This repurposed 20ft shipping container pairs a secure, durable steel shell with installed glass windows. Made from corten steel, it gives a weather-resistant, versatile enclosure for many commercial and industrial uses, combining the strength of a freight container with a good level of natural light.

Key Features

• Corten steel construction: Built from weathering steel for long-term structural integrity and corrosion resistance.
• Integrated glass windows: Factory-fitted glass windows bring natural light into the interior.
• Double-swing doors: Standard container doors at one end with locking bars for secure closure.
• Ventilated design: Passive ventilation louvres are built in to aid air circulation and reduce condensation.
• Standardised dimensions: Standard ISO external dimensions for easy transport and placement.
• Forklift pockets: Base pockets allow repositioning with standard forklift equipment.

The 20ft Container With Glass Windows is a modification of a standard ISO shipping container, designed as a secure, well-lit space. Its shell is corrugated weathering steel, commonly called Corten, chosen for its durability and ability to withstand harsh conditions without rapid deterioration.

One or more glass windows are set into the sidewalls during conversion, fixed within the steel structure so the container keeps its rigidity while gaining daylight, which can cut the need for artificial lighting during the day. The original double-swing doors remain at one end, fitted with heavy-duty locking rods to keep contents secure.

The container is finished with a protective coating over a prepared surface, and passive ventilation louvres are typically included to support airflow and help manage interior moisture and temperature. The result is a practical option wherever a robust, lockable space with natural light is needed, built to the same principles as standard freight containers for reliable professional use.

Technical specifications: external dimensions (L x W x H) are 20 ft x 8 ft x 8 ft 6 in (approximately 6.06 m x 2.44 m x 2.59 m), with internal dimensions of approximately 19 ft 4 in x 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 10 in (approximately 5.90 m x 2.35 m x 2.39 m). The door opening (W x H) is approximately 7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 5 in (approximately 2.34 m x 2.28 m), and interior capacity is approximately 1,170 cu ft (33.2 m³). Maximum gross weight is approximately 67,200 lb (30,480 kg), tare weight is approximately 4,520 lb (2,050 kg), and payload capacity is approximately 62,680 lb (28,430 kg). The material is weathering steel (Corten), the flooring is marine-grade plywood, and the windows are framed glass units in fixed or hopper style.

This modified container suits a range of stationary applications: secure on-site storage for tools and equipment on construction sites or in industrial yards with daylight for easy retrieval; a secure workshop area where daylight helps with tasks; a pop-up retail space needing product visibility and a secure lock-up; a recreation room such as a garden office, hobby room or studio that benefits from natural light; and a canteen or break area providing a durable, secure shelter for staff on work sites.

The package includes one 20ft shipping container with pre-fitted glass windows and one set of double-swing container doors with integrated locking bars.