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Rustic Cladding

Classic Rustic is our lowest cost option for cladding your container.

Shipping container cladding is great for containers used for storage, as it does the job without any frills. If you're looking for something with a smooth edge, our Clean Cut Cladding would be the right fit for you, or for a seamless finish, why not look at our Shiplap Cladding?

Cladding the container

We fix timber batons using 38mm long galvanised nails through the container wall and seal around to prevent leaks. The cladding is then nailed onto the batons. As a more expensive option, we can weld 25mm x 25mm box section onto the container to create a frame in which to screw the cladding.


Specifications:

  • Tanalised White Spruce

  • Wood width - 6 inches

  • Recommended Paint colour: RAL8008 Olive Brown
Additional costs apply to the following:
  • Painting

  • Cladding around doors and windows

  • Sloping Roof

  • High cube containers

  • Attaching cladding using welded box section frame instead of nails and batons

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Contact our sales team for your no-obligation quote, including delivery!

Cladding Case Studies

Take a look at our case study for Cheshire Wildlife Trust for an example of rustic cladding.

Take a look at some of the most engaging work we have undertaken in recent years. With detailed pictures, step-by-step guides, and in-depth insights into many projects, our case studies cover a wide range of applications.


How We Clad Shipping Containers

Our expert fabrication team transforms plain steel containers into stylish, insulated units using high-quality timber or composite materials. Each build is finished to withstand years of outdoor exposure while improving both insulation and appearance.

  • Timber and composite cladding options available
  • Improves thermal efficiency and weather resistance
  • Custom colours and finishes to match your surroundings

Watch the short video to see our process in action — from frame preparation to final installation.

Rustic Cladding Examples

Other cladding types

clean cut cladding
seamless shiplap cladding
siberian larch cladding

Testimonials

As a long established and reputable shipping container company, we want to instil confidence in our customers that we can deliver on our promises, and provide high quality products and service.

But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself what our past and present clients have to say about Containers Direct.
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"The whole process from start to finish was excellent." The Springfields Academy
14th April 2026
order - a 'Once-Used 20ft Container
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"Superb product." Andrew Ramsden-Young
11th April 2026
order - a 4m Flat Pack Store Container
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"Service was very professional." Castle Acre Village Hall
6th April 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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"I had an excellent experience with containers direct. From my first contact with Cory to delivery of my container and the skill and ingenuity of my delivery driver, the whole experience was handled with care and kindness. I shall definitely be using the company again if I need another container. Thank you." Kath Leader
2nd April 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
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"It was all great; communication was super, driver was fab and very patient, even getting the quote in was quick an easy. No faults, would recommend and use again. Thank you to all those involved in my transaction - Cory, Hannah and driver Steve, and anyone else in the background who is part of the process!" Brymbo Heritage Trust
27th March 2026
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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"This was the first time we have ever bought a container and you made the process simple and straight forward. From selection and payment, down to the delivery, all very easy! Great work guys!" Gareth Richards - TPT Fire Maintenance Ltd
25th March 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container
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Committed to Quality

We are ISOQAR Approved and certified to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are also members of MakeUK, who champion British manufacturing, and the Container Self Storage and Traders Association (CSTA), representing global operators and innovators. In addition, we are registered members of JOSCAR, the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register.

ISOQAR Approved – ISO 9001:2015 Certificate No. 13586-QMS-001
MakeUK Member – Supporting British Manufacturing
Container Self Storage and Traders Association Member
JOSCAR Registered Member
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