This 20x20ft container dome shelter creates 36 m² of weatherproof undercover space between two 20ft shipping containers. No concrete slab, no permanent-structure permit, and no welding — the arch frame sections interlock and bolt together, then clamp directly onto the top side rail of each container. Furthermore, the semi-permanent back wall closes off the rear opening, giving weather protection on three sides. The hot-dip galvanised steel frame and commercial-grade UV-resistant PVC cover both carry a 10-year structural warranty.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Width | 6.0 m (20ft) |
| Length | 6.0 m (20ft) |
| Floor Area | 36 m² |
| Height — GP Container | ~4.6 m floor to ceiling |
| Height — High Cube Container | ~4.9 m floor to ceiling |
Construction and Materials
| Frame | Hot-dip galvanised steel — arch sections, interlocking bolt assembly |
| Base Plates | Hot-dip galvanised steel — mounts to container top rail with custom clamps |
| Cover | Commercial-grade UV-resistant PVC — waterproof |
| Back Wall | Semi-permanent end wall — weather-tight, included |
| Arch Count | 5 arch sections |
| Welding Required | None — bolt assembly only |
| Container Compatibility | General Purpose (GP) and High Cube (HC) 20ft containers |
| Structural Certification | Australian Standards compliant — engineering certificate available |
| Warranty | 10 years — frame and PVC cover |
| Stock Reference | 3683 |
What It Covers
A 20x20ft container dome shelter bridges the gap between two 20ft containers and turns the space into a covered work area, workshop, or storage bay. The 36 m² comfortably parks five standard vehicles, houses a full mechanical workshop setup, or covers heavy plant and machinery. Most Australian jurisdictions don’t require a council permit for a temporary structure of this type — check with your local authority before installation.
The PVC cover blocks UV, rain, wind, and dust — the main causes of equipment degradation on exposed outdoor sites. The bolt-together arch frame needs no welding, no crane, and no specialist trades; two people with basic hand tools complete the installation in a few hours.
Who Uses It
- Mining operators — covered vehicle maintenance bays between container rows at remote sites
- Construction companies — covered material storage and fabrication areas on tight urban projects
- Transport and logistics — covered loading zones and equipment storage at depot entrances
- Agricultural operations — hay and machinery storage where a permanent shed isn’t in the budget
Container ramps, racking systems, and solar floodlights pair well with this shelter for a complete storage and work setup. Browse the full range of container accessories to equip your site.
This shelter mounts to shipping containers built to ISO 668 Series 1, so it fits any standard GP or High Cube 20ft ISO container without modification.
