Material storage

Modular design

Material storage requires a dry, organised and easily accessible area. A container shelter provides a practical solution for protecting construction materials, raw materials, parts, machines and tools against rain, wind and sun. Ideal for construction sites, industrial areas, workshops and storage yards where materials are stored outdoors but need to remain usable.

Every storage location requires a different setup. That’s why you choose the dimensions and configuration that match your material flow, available space and way of working. This allows you to quickly create extra covered storage without constructing a permanent building.

Every structure is engineered in accordance with EN 13782 and supplied with a Buildbook. This means you create not only a practical solution for material storage, but also a shelter whose technical basis can be demonstrated.

What is material storage under a shelter?

Material storage under a shelter is a practical solution for companies that want to keep materials dry, organised and easily accessible on their own site. You use the shelter to protect building materials, pallets, machines, tools, installation materials, parts or project materials from rain, wind, snow and sun.

For many companies, there is still enough outdoor space available, but without shelter that space is not always practical to use. Materials are spread across the site, get wet or need to be covered and moved again and again. With a Kroftman container shelter, you can quickly turn available outdoor space into a covered storage area that remains accessible for daily use, loading and unloading or internal transport.

At Kroftman, the solution consists of a modular container shelter for professional use. The shelter is installed on shipping containers and is available in different sizes and versions. Depending on the situation, you choose an open setup or a version with extra protection, for example with a back wall, front wall or top wall.

With the shelter, you receive the Buildbook free of charge, including technical documentation. This means you do not only place a practical solution for material storage, but you can also demonstrate that the structure is technically substantiated.

When is material storage useful?

For many companies, the need for material storage starts with a practical problem on site. The existing warehouse is full, materials are stored outside or projects require extra space that needs to be available quickly. Building a permanent storage hall is often too slow, too expensive or simply unnecessary.

Material storage under a container shelter is useful, for example, when:

• building materials are stored outside and need to stay dry

• pallets, parts or project materials need covered storage

• machines, tools or auxiliary equipment need protection

• the existing storage area or workshop is full

• materials need to be separated by project, department or application

• loading, unloading and internal transport depend too much on the weather

• extra storage space is needed on your own site

• external storage is logistically inconvenient or too expensive

• building a permanent hall is not a logical solution

In these situations, a container shelter helps create extra usable storage space quickly. Materials remain better protected, the site becomes more organised and employees spend less time searching, moving or covering materials.

Key benefits

• Quickly create extra covered storage space on your own site

• Suitable for building materials, pallets, machines, parts and project materials

• Protects materials from rain, wind, snow and sun

• Helps organise the site more clearly and safely

• Materials remain accessible for forklifts, telehandlers and internal transport

• Suitable for daily use, project storage and long-term storage

• Less dependent on external storage or building a new hall

• Open setup possible, or extra protection with walls

• Installation on shipping containers possible

• Modular design with different sizes available

• Buildbook with technical calculations and drawings available

• Suitable for professional use on construction sites, industrial sites, workshops and storage locations

Who is material storage suitable for?

Material storage under a container shelter is suitable for companies that want to make better use of their outdoor space. Often, there is enough space outside, but without shelter it is not a dry and practical storage area. A shelter makes that space usable without immediately placing a permanent building.

We often see this need in:

• construction companies

• installation companies

• infrastructure companies

• production companies

• mechanical engineering companies

• maintenance and service companies

• technical services

• workshops

• logistics companies

• rental companies

• industrial companies with project-based material flows

The application differs per company, but the question is often the same: how do we keep materials dry, organised and accessible without immediately relying on external storage or new construction?

Determining the right size and setup

For many customers, the question starts with a general space requirement: “we need extra storage”, “materials need to stay dry” or “we want to organise the site better”. The next step is translating that need into the right size, setup and accessibility.

Important questions include:

• Which materials do you want to store?

• Are you storing pallets, building materials, machines, parts or project materials?

• How much storage space do you currently need?

• Do forklifts, telehandlers or pallet trucks need to drive under the shelter?

• Will loading and unloading mainly take place from the front, the side or both?

• Do you want an open storage area or extra protection with walls?

• Is the storage intended for one project, multiple projects or daily use?

• Are there internal safety, HSE or fire safety requirements?

Kroftman supplies different sizes and versions. Thanks to the modular design, there are many options in width, length, height and finishing. If the standard combinations on the page do not fully match your situation, the configurator can be used to create your own shelter in 3D and request a quotation for a suitable solution.

Structure, documentation and permits

A solution for material storage must work in practice, but it also needs to be technically assessable. Kroftman container shelters are designed for professional outdoor use and are calculated in accordance with EN 13782. With the structure, you receive the Buildbook free of charge, including technical calculations and drawings.

Depending on the chosen version, the shelter consists of a galvanized steel structure with a strong cover. The right version depends on the required size, level of protection, storage function and duration of use. For material storage, companies often choose a robust setup suitable for daily use on a company site, construction site or storage location.

The Buildbook can be used for internal assessment, project preparation or a possible permit application. Additional technical specifications, assembly instructions and product documentation are also available.

Whether you need an environmental permit for a material storage shelter depends on your location, the dimensions, the duration of use and local regulations. Always check this in advance with your municipality or via the official permit portal.

Kroftman’s technical documentation can help with internal assessment, project preparation or a possible permit application.