Timber cladding being fitted to a container building with wooden slats over a battened frame
Cladding & Finishing

Cladded Containers — Timber & Composite

Cladding, insulation, lining, windows and doors that turn a shipping container into a properly finished building — for gardens, sites and commercial premises across the UK.

Cladding options

Timber or composite — your choice

Both systems are fixed over a battened frame so the container beneath stays protected while the outside takes on a completely different character.

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Natural

Timber Cladding

Warm, natural finishes that transform a steel container into a building that sits comfortably in a garden or residential setting.

Modern prefab garden studio with gray horizontal cladding, black trim, and large glass double doors on gravel patio
Low maintenance

Composite Cladding

Low-maintenance, hardwearing composite boards in a range of colours and finishes — ideal for commercial and exposed sites.

Scope of works

Everything needed to finish the unit

We can take on the whole finishing package or individual elements, depending on what you already have.

External cladding

Timber and composite cladding systems fixed over a battened frame, with trims and corner details finished neatly.

Insulation

Wall, ceiling and floor insulation to improve thermal comfort and reduce condensation inside the unit.

Internal lining

Plywood, laminate and panel linings with skirting, trims and a painted or varnished finish.

Windows & doors

Double-glazed windows, personnel doors, French doors, double doors and security doors cut and framed in.

Weatherproofing

Sealing, flashings and drainage details to keep the finished unit weathertight long term.

Finishing & decoration

Preparation, priming and painting so the completed unit looks properly finished rather than improvised.

Security upgrades

Lock boxes, heavy-duty lock rods, shutters and additional hardware for peace of mind.

Roof treatments

Roof coatings and covering options to improve appearance and extend the life of the unit.

Why clad a container

A container that looks the part

Cladding isn't only cosmetic. It protects the steel structure underneath, improves how the unit performs and lets it sit comfortably in settings where a bare container wouldn't be appropriate.

Looks like a building, not a box

Cladding transforms the appearance of a container so it sits naturally alongside other buildings.

Better performance

Insulation and lining make units far more comfortable to work in across the seasons.

Low maintenance options

Composite systems suit exposed sites where regular redecoration isn't practical.

Finished to your taste

Choose board style, colour and internal finish to match your property or brand.

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Tell us the unit size, the finish you have in mind and where it's going.