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Traditional Storage Units Or Pods, Which One To Use?

PODS and traditional storage containers are both popular solutions when you need to keep your items safe for a certain period. However, choosing one versus the other depends on your needs and requirements. Understanding the differences between them can help you decide which option best suits your situation. They both offer unique benefits to your storage solutions.

PODS (aka Portable On-Demand Storage)

  • Mobility and Convenience: PODS are designed to be very mobile. They are delivered and dropped off at your home or business location. You can load them at your leisure. Once loaded, PODS can be stored on your property, returned to the PODS facility for storage, or transported to a new location. This flexibility is a significant advantage for moving or transitional storage needs.
  • Sizes: Depending on your needs, PODS come in several sizes. They are great for moving ang storing items from a small apartment to a larger home.
  • Accessibility: Since PODS can be left on your property, you have the easy and immediate access to your belongings. This is beneficial if you need to store items temporarily during a home renovation or similar projects.
  • Security: PODS are secure and designed to protect your belongings from the weather and elements. However, when stored on your property, we recommend security cameras.
  • Cost: The cost of using PODS includes delivery charges and rental fees. If you’re moving the POD to a new location, there will be transportation charges.

In conclusion, if you require flexible, short-term storage and moving solutions with the convenience of having a storage unit brought to and picked up from your location, PODS are ideal

Traditional Storage Containers

  • Versatility: Traditional storage containers, often made of steel and look like the back of an 18 wheeler are used for a wide range of purposes beyond just storage. They as designed and available as shipping CONEX containers, as makeshift offices, and in construction. They are incredibly durable and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and long-term use.
  • Sizes: They come in standard sizes, typically in 20 and 40-foot lengths. They offer a substantial amount of storage space, suitable for large-scale storage needs, including commercial and industrial applications.
  • Mobility: While these traditional steel containers can be moved, the process usually requires cranes and large trucks. They are less about convenience in mobility and more about providing a secure, semi-permanent storage solution.
  • Security: These containers offer high security, with robust metal construction and locking mechanisms designed to protect against theft and break-ins.
  • Cost: Buying or renting a traditional storage container generally involves upfront costs without the added fees for delivery and removal. For long-term use, they can be more economical than PODS, especially if you have the means to transport and install the container yourself.

So if you need a more durable, secure, and cost-effective solution for long-term use or for larger-scale storage needs, Aaron Supreme can provide you traditional storage containers. We can help you decide what is the best solution and consider the duration, security, and mobility issues. Call us now or request quote to get started and find the storage solution that fits your life perfectly.

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How to Choose the Best Shipping Container for Your Needs?

Choosing the right shipping container for your needs can be a challenging task, but with the right guidance, you can make an informed decision. Aaron Supreme is the place to pick the perfect shipping container for your needs. To ensure your belongings are stored and protected efficiently, follow these steps:
What are you planning on storing? Fragile items, such as electronics, artwork, or precision machinery, often require containers with additional features like padded interiors, custom supports, or climate control to prevent temperature or humidity damage.

What size do you need? Select a size that comfortably accommodates your items with room for future additions. Calculate the length, width, height of the items. Make sure you leave room to get to the items without crawling up on your stuff. Additionally, you’ll might need to account for packing materials to protect and secure your goods.

Do you need a lock? Aaron Supreme provides lockable containers which are designed to provide an extra layer of protection against theft and unauthorized access. We have a variety of locking mechanisms such as the traditional padlocks, crossbar locks, and high-security lock boxes that are integrated into the container’s structure. The high-security locks are resistant to tampering, cutting, and drilling, and offer superior protection.

What about door location? Containers can have doors in various configurations: at one end, on both ends, on the side or on top. The position of he door can have different purposes and advantages such as:
1.) End Door Containers

  • Standard Configuration: Most containers come with doors located at one end. This setup is ideal for general storage and shipping needs where items are loaded front to back.
  • Benefits: Maximizes structural integrity and security, as there are fewer modifications to the container walls.
  • Considerations: Accessing items stored at the far end can be difficult without unloading other contents first.

2.) Double-End Door Containers

  • Dual Access Points: Containers with doors at both ends offer greater flexibility in loading and unloading goods.
  • Benefits: Easier access to items, which can be particularly useful for long or heavy items that need to be moved with machinery like forklifts.
  • Considerations: The added convenience might come with a slight increase in cost. Also, consider the security aspects of having two sets of doors to secure.

3.) Side Door Containers

  • Full or Partial Access: Some containers have side doors that can run the full length or just a part of the side, providing more significant access to the contents.
  • Benefits: Ideal for storage purposes where frequent access to various parts of the container is necessary without having to unload everything. Also beneficial for converting containers into living spaces, offices, or shops.
  • Considerations: The large opening may affect the structural integrity, which must be compensated for with additional reinforcement, potentially increasing costs. Security can also be a concern, as more doors may require additional security measures.

4.) Top Door Containers

  • Specialized Use: Containers with top access are less common but useful for specific types of cargo, like heavy machinery or bulk materials that are loaded from the top.
  • Benefits: Enables the loading of oversized items or materials that must be poured in.
  • Considerations: Special equipment like cranes may be necessary to utilize top door containers effectively.

Request a quote today to find the best option for your needs. Compare our prices and consider your budget and we’ll be sure that Aaron Supreme can supply you the best storage or shipping container available.