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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.

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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.

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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"On the whole the experience was great and they deserve 5 star rating." Bishop Gore School
20th February 2026
order - a Used 20ft Container
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"Thanks very much for a really efficient service. Would recommend your company to anyone. You did what it said on the tin!" Ian
20th February 2026
order - a Used 10ft Container
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"Service was excellent from quote to delivery." Peter Stanaway
19th February 2026
order - a Used 15ft Container and a 4ft wide x 4ft long 3 Tonne Ramp
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"All aspects of the procurement of the containers were professionally handled. From Neil and Hannah in the office to Andy who delivered the containers; the support and service were polite, efficient and very amenable to work with. Thank you." Bridgewater Community Healthcare
19th February 2026
order - two Used 20ft Containers
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"First class service from our initial online enquiry (responded in minutes on a Friday afternoon!) through to confirmation of availability, transportation and delivery arrangements - a delightful refreshing change to deal with a company who actually communicates within hours and not days and everything as promised. Full marks to all concerned. Thank you." JSL Water Systems Ltd
19th February 2026
order - a New 'Once-Used' 20ft Container
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"The team who completed the installation were excellent. Helpful, friendly and concerned to provide good service in the exact location required and requested." Simon Smith - Benchmark GM Ltd
18th February 2026
order - two Joined Used 20ft Containers
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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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