Skylight Windows in Shipping Containers
Reasons to Choose Skylight Windows
Skylights are an attractive and secure way of bringing extra light into your shipping container conversion. Light from above creates a light and airy space inside containers, making it feel more open, less "claustrophobic" and larger. Suitable for most conversions, especially offices and welfare units.
- Reduced energy consumption - less dependency on artificial lighting reduces the use of electricity by as much as 10% and lower heating bills.
- More light - the skylights we fit have a generous glazing area that lets in up to a third more natural daylight than standard windows.
- Reduction in mold and mildew - shipping containers can be prone to condensation but sunlight is proven to lessen the production of these damaging and unsightly organisms.
- Good for the mind and body - studies show significant improvements in well-being and performance where there is plenty of exposure to natural light
- Security - tamper proof security fixings and impact resistant polycarbonate deliver the highest security levels
- Contemporary style - an attractive skylight both inside and out, as the compact low-rise profile blends in with the container roofline
Fitting skylight windows in shipping containers
After cutting the correct sized aperture into the roof, we need to build two frames to hold the skylight, the first from 75mm x 50mm box section, the second, to fit on top of the first, from 50mm x 25mm box section. Once fitting is complete, we seal and test for watertightness.
Request a Quick Quote!
Contact our sales team for your no obligation quote, including delivery!Examples of skylight windows in shipping containers
Take a look at our fantastic conversion with skylights completed for Dorset County Council's community project, featuring separate spaces over three containers, for storage, workshop and cafe. The skylights feature in both the workshop and kitchen spaces.
We also fit:
- Anti vandal windows
- UPVC windows
- UPVC Patio doors
- UPVC Sliding doors
- UPVC Bi-folding doors
- Extra large/full length windows
- Port hole windows
For more details see our page Shipping Container Windows
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.
"This is our 2nd container ordered from you guys. Cory has always been very helpul, quick at getting us the information we need and getting the order over the line and delivered."Scitek Consultants Ltd
15th August 2025
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
"Cory (Sales) was very helpful, friendly and prompt with responses to my questions about the container. Steve (Delivery driver) contacted us on the delivery day with an estimated arrival time and was equally friendly and helpful during the delivery. Excellent service throughout."Sue
14th August 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"Communication with Cory from the off was great! I was made aware at every stage of the process what was happening and when. We paid extra for a AM delivery which came on time and was a smooth and simple process. Thanks for all your help!"Kayleigh - Best Day Ever Venues
13th August 2025
order - a Used 10ft Container
"Communication was excellent from start to finish and the transport company that you used were brilliant. The two drivers who came were really helpful and very good at what they do."Stephen Tweddall
12th August 2025
order - a CarTainer 2016 (20ft x 16ft Double Container Garage)
"Cory was great. We ordered 2 containers within a week of each other and he managed to get the second loaded with the first delivery which means that these will be ready for use wen school returns. The delivery driver is lovely, very friendly and polite. I have recommended you to other services within our group should they need a container."Nicola Toole - Aurora Woodlands School
12th August 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
"Neil and the team are great we have over 10 flat pack containers on site now and will definitely get more. I always recommend to other schools. Steve the delivery driver has delivered to us many times always very friendly and polite, nothing is ever to much of a ask."Samuel Cody School
11th August 2025
order - a 3m Flat Pack Store Container
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Committed to Quality
We are ISOQAR Approved; certified to the ISO standard relating to Quality Management Systems, demonstrating our Company's commitment to quality. We are also members of MakeUK who champion and celebrate British manufacturing and manufacturers, and member of the Container Self Storage and Traders Association; an international organisation representing the interests of Container Self-Storage Operators, Traders and Innovators.
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