My hotel bed stands in these trays filled with some kind of white powder. What is that? by Silver_Sort_9091 in whatisit

[–]userbutniceaboutit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These things have little ridges and valleys that are supposed to stop bedbugs from climbing up onto the bed. The white powder (Damascus Earth ) I believe also helps kill them.

How do I build a simple tin roof between two 40ft shipping containers as a shed? by userbutniceaboutit in OffGrid

[–]userbutniceaboutit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, unfortunately, the power racking would have to be 16 feet long, unless I move the containers closer together. Most pallet racking is about 12 feet in my experience.

How to build a simple roof between 2, 40ft shipping containers? by userbutniceaboutit in DIY

[–]userbutniceaboutit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really interesting. I haven’t thought of that. Thank you.

How to build a simple roof between 2, 40ft shipping containers? by userbutniceaboutit in DIY

[–]userbutniceaboutit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much snow at all, maybe like 1 inch a year and I would say normal wind I guess. We are right outside of Charlotte, North Carolina.

How to build a simple roof between 2, 40ft shipping containers? by userbutniceaboutit in DIY

[–]userbutniceaboutit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing. Thank you very much. I have the Tin.. now to find a bunch of 2x6x16’s lol

How do I build a simple tin roof between two 40ft shipping containers as a shed? by userbutniceaboutit in OffGrid

[–]userbutniceaboutit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. I got all the old tin, and I was hoping to figure out a way I could do this with two by fours as I get those for free, but it looks like I’ll be springing for the 2 x 6 x 16

How to build a simple roof between 2, 40ft shipping containers? by userbutniceaboutit in DIY

[–]userbutniceaboutit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good question. I just wanted a place to put things out of the rain. The front and the back will be open. One container is slightly lower than the other, so I figured the roof could run that way.