Everything in life requires balance and loading your portable storage container is no exception. When it comes to moving, how you pack your portable storage unit can make a big difference. While the order at which you load your portable storage container can make it more convenient, ensuring you’ve loaded your container with proper weight distribution can make it more safe and also protect your belongings. Don’t be caught unprepared: here are weight distribution tips when loading your portable storage container.
Why Weight Distribution Matters
Safety, of course, tops the list when it comes to our loading tips for storage containers. It’s important to note the intended use of your portable storage container. Will it sit in your driveway where you only need to account for the slope? Or, will your container be moved introducing even more incentive to properly pack and distribute weight in your moving container.
A poorly packed storage container will likely result in an unbalanced unit. As a result, the contents in the portable container might shift during transport which could damage the contents of the container, damage the container itself or cause bodily harm to the person unloading the container.
Transport regulations also come into the conversation when discussing weight distribution of a portable moving container. Overweight or uneven containers might become a road hazard and this could lead to an unexpected meet and greet with local police. There are many conditions here and a company like SAM Store and Move largely helps to mitigate this risk, but it’s always important to be mindful that your portable moving container will traverse public roads.
Packing Your Portable Storage Container With Weight in Mind
Portable storage container packing doesn’t have to be a tricky thing. It’s simply a matter of understanding how weight works when it comes to portable storage containers. The idea is to start loading the heaviest, bulkiest items first. This might include furniture, appliances, books or tools. These items should be loaded to the center of the container and the heaviest items should be directly on the floor of the container. These items should also be loaded in a way to mitigate the risk of tipping over. Tall, thin items should be laid on their side.
After establishing that load base you can then layer it by placing lighter, more sensitive items on top of those heavy goods. This will help to prevent crushing if, by chance, there is a shift within the container during transport. The point is to build your load foundation with your heaviest items and then apply those lighter items as you go higher.
Once you have completed loading your portable storage container, you will likely find that there are several gaps that could use a little attention. You will want to apply soft items such as blankets and pillows to fill those gaps. This will help to prevent shifting during transport but these softer items will also help to cushion your valuables and protect them from potential damage in case shifting does occur.
Proper weight distribution when loading your portable storage container can save you money and help avoid the risk of injury.
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