
20ft Roller Shutter Container – Refurbished, RAL 7035 Grey
A 20ft custom shipping container refurbished with a roller shutter door and resprayed in RAL 7035 light grey for a durable, professional storage or workspace solution. Key Features
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This 20-foot shipping container has been refurbished and refinished to provide a durable, secure storage or workspace solution. It carries a convenient roller shutter door for easy access and a respray in RAL 7035 (light grey) to improve corrosion resistance and give a professional appearance. Suited to commercial, industrial, and residential use, it offers a robust structure that is both weather-resistant and transportable.
Key Features
- Roller Shutter Door: Fitted for space-efficient access, allowing placement in tighter spots where a traditional hinged door would be impractical.
- RAL 7035 Respray Finish: Prepared and resprayed in RAL 7035 (industrial light grey), a coating applied to protect the underlying steel and provide a clean, uniform look.
- Durable Steel Construction: Built from weathering steel (Corten), widely used in the freight industry to handle the demands of transport and outdoor storage.
- Ventilation: Passive ventilation vents built into the design reduce condensation and improve airflow when sealed.
- One-Trip Origin: Sourced as a "one-trip" unit used for a single delivery from overseas manufacturing, resulting in minimal prior wear.
This 20ft container is a versatile, secure solution for needs ranging from on-site material storage to a compact workshop or even a pop-up retail space. It is built from 14-gauge Corten steel engineered to handle harsh weather and rough handling in transit. After its initial use, the container has been thoroughly inspected, cleaned, and repaired where needed to ensure structural integrity.
The defining feature is the roller shutter door. Rather than swinging out and needing clearance, it rolls up into a housing above the opening, maximizing usable space directly in front of the container. That is particularly helpful for loading and unloading vehicles or when the unit sits in a tight space. The door operates smoothly and can be secured with padlocks or a crossbar lock for added security.
The container has also been given a full respray in RAL 7035. The process prepares the existing surfaces and applies a protective topcoat to remove superficial rust, unify the unit's appearance, and extend its service life with a fresh barrier against the elements. Although a used unit, the combination of one-trip origins and a resprayed finish results in a product that is both improved in appearance and highly functional.
Technical Specifications
- External Length: 20 ft (6.06 m)
- External Width: 8 ft (2.44 m)
- External Height: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
- Internal Length: 19 ft 4 in (5.90 m)
- Internal Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.35 m)
- Internal Height: 7 ft 10 in (2.39 m)
- Door Opening Width: 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
- Door Opening Height: 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
- Internal Cubic Capacity: 1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³)
- Maximum Gross Weight: 67,200 lb (30,480 kg)
- Tare Weight (Unladen): Approx. 5,140 lb (approx. 2,330 kg)
This container is designed for ground-level use and suits:
- Secure Storage: Ideal for equipment, tools, inventory, or raw materials on construction sites, farms, or industrial yards.
- Workshop Space: Can be fitted with lighting and power to serve as a compact workshop, maintenance shed, or control room.
- Retail or Pop-Up Outlet: The roller shutter makes it well suited to a kiosk, concession stand, or temporary retail space.
- Waste Management: Suitable as a secure waste/recycling collection unit.
Package Includes
- 1 x 20ft Steel Shipping Container
- 1 x High-Security Roller Shutter Door Mechanism
- Pre-drilled forklift pockets for transport and positioning
One Trip Steel, Roller Shutter Access and a RAL 7035 Finish
Specification detail is what separates a container that looks like a leftover freight box from one that looks like it belongs on a professional site. This unit pairs a 20ft one trip shipping container shell with a roller shutter for practical access and a full respray in RAL 7035, the light grey used across industrial equipment and switchgear. The result reads as finished plant rather than salvage.
The finish is not only cosmetic. A prepared and resprayed shell puts a fresh, uniform coating over the steel, which is exactly what slows corrosion at the panel edges and around the shutter aperture where cutting has taken place. Starting from a one-trip container means that coating goes onto sound, unpatched steel.
Specifications at a Glance
- External dimensions: 20' x 8' x 8'6"
- Internal dimensions (approx): 19'4" x 7'8" x 7'10"
- Capacity: approximately 1,170 cu ft
- Tare weight: around 4,850 lb before contents
- Access: roller shutter with vertical travel, no outward swing clearance needed
- Finish: prepared and resprayed in RAL 7035 light grey
- Condition: one-trip origin, minimal prior wear before modification
- Delivery: flat $500 to all 50 states, tax-inclusive pricing
Where a Custom Storage Container Like This Fits
Buyers usually choose this combination when the container will be seen by customers, staff or neighbors.
- Front-of-site storage at industrial units and business parks where appearance matters
- Equipment lockups at schools, clubs and public facilities
- Compact workshops where the shutter is opened many times a day
- Pop-up retail and market trading needing a wide, quick opening
- Residential and rural properties where a neutral grey blends better than shipping line livery
Placement, Maintenance and Long-Term Care
Set the container level on blocking or a compacted pad, because a twisted frame is the usual reason a shutter starts binding in its guides. Keep the ground in front firm if you will roll equipment in and out. Maintenance is light: rinse grit from the guides, lubricate the mechanism as instructed, and touch in any paint chips that expose bare steel before they start to bloom. A resprayed unit keeps its appearance for years with that small amount of attention.
For a comparable conversion without the respray, see the 20ft roller shutter conversion container, and for a lower-cost used equivalent, the 20ft used container with roller shutter door. Related units are listed under our new container range, converted and modified units and storage containers. Delivery terms are set out on our shipping policy page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why RAL 7035 specifically?
RAL 7035 is a light grey used widely on industrial enclosures and equipment, which is why it looks deliberate on a site rather than improvised. It also shows dirt less than white and stays cooler in sun than dark colors. If you need a different shade to match existing buildings or fleet livery, ask at the order stage rather than after delivery.
Is a resprayed container more durable than an unpainted one?
A properly prepared and applied coating protects the steel beneath and is particularly valuable around cut edges and welded framing where fresh metal has been exposed. Weathering steel forms its own protective layer over time, but a good paint system is a more predictable barrier. Either way, touching up damage promptly does more for longevity than the original color choice.
Can I add insulation or electrics later?
Yes, though it is cheaper and neater to specify it during the build while the shell is in the workshop. Retrofitting means working around the shutter framing and finding a route for the supply that does not compromise the respray. If you think power or lining is likely within a year, include it now and have it done once.
| SKU | CCH-10071 |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| External dimensions | 20' × 8' × 8'6" (L × W × H) |
| Door opening | 7'8" × 7'6" (W × H) |
| Internal dimensions | 19'4" × 7'8" × 7'10" (L × W × H) |
| Internal capacity | approx. 1,170 cu ft |
| Tare weight | approx. 4,850 lb |
| Delivery clearance needed | Approx. 60 ft of straight approach and ~15 ft overhead for tilt-bed delivery |
| Categories | 20ft Containers, Modified Containers, New Containers, Storage Containers for Sale |
| Availability | Available to order — nationwide delivery |
We deliver to all 50 states for a flat $500 per order — the same price regardless of container size, quantity, or distance. That fee is added in your cart and at checkout, and there is no distance or size surcharge. A tilt-bed truck slides the container to ground level and places it as close as safely possible to where you want it.
Need help preparing your site or choosing the right delivery method? Call us at (440) 379-3940 or request a quote.
