A Before & After Look at ToughCover's 8m × 6m Container Shelter
An open area between two shipping containers can be much more than unused space.
With the right shelter, it can become a practical covered workspace for machinery, equipment, vehicle storage and everyday industrial operations.
This installation demonstrates how ToughCover's TS806 8m Wide Container Dome Shelter transforms an exposed space between two 20ft shipping containers into a functional 48m² covered area — without constructing a conventional permanent shed.
Before installation, the area between the two containers was completely exposed to the elements.
After installing the TS806 Container Dome, the same space gained overhead weather protection, creating a substantially more usable working environment.
The completed shelter accommodates multiple pieces of equipment, including forklifts and access machinery, while the existing shipping containers continue to serve their original storage purposes.
It's a practical example of how a container dome can help businesses make better use of the space they already have.
The TS806 is designed to span two parallel 20ft shipping containers, creating an additional covered area between them.
Key TS806 Specifications
Specification | TS806 |
Width / Clear Span | 8.0m |
Length | 6.0m |
Dome Height | 3.0m |
Covered Floor Area | 48m² |
Main Arch Tubes | 76mm OD × 2.0mm |
Arch Spacing | 2.0m |
Frame | Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel |
Hardware | Grade 8.8 High-Tensile Bolts |
PVC Cover | 610gsm UV-Treated PVC |
Installation | No-Weld Lock-Clamp System |
Unlike lighter alternatives using smaller arch tubes, the TS806 features 76mm OD × 2.0mm steel arches, providing a substantial frame for its 8-metre span.
The no-weld mounting system also allows the shelter to be secured to the containers without welding directly onto their structure.
Explore the TS806 8m Wide Container Dome Shelter.
One of the key advantages of ToughCover's Container Dome system is its straightforward bolt-together construction.
The Lock-Clamp mounting system secures the shelter to the shipping containers without requiring on-site welding.
This offers several practical benefits:
• No welding to the shipping containers.
• Bolt-together galvanised steel framework.
• DIY-friendly assembly with appropriate equipment and personnel.
• A shelter that can be dismantled and relocated when required.
• Professional installation services available across Victoria.
Interested in seeing how the system comes together?
Watch our actual Container Dome installation video below.
Watch ToughCover Container Dome Installation on YouTube
For further information, visit our Step-by-Step Container Dome Installation Guide.
A container dome isn't limited to protecting goods in storage.
As demonstrated in this installation, the covered area can accommodate equipment and provide a sheltered space for a range of day-to-day activities.
Potential applications include:
• Machinery and forklift storage.
• Agricultural equipment protection.
• Covered loading and unloading areas.
• Construction equipment storage.
• Industrial maintenance and workshop activities.
• General-purpose covered storage.
The existing containers provide useful side structures, while the dome adds overhead coverage without sacrificing the storage space inside either container.
This makes container dome shelters particularly useful for farms, construction yards, logistics businesses and industrial sites where space utilisation matters.
ToughCover Australia, operated by ToughCover Pacific Pty Ltd, supplies heavy-duty container dome shelters directly to Australian customers.
Our range includes 6m, 8m, 10m and 12m wide models, suitable for different container configurations and storage requirements.
With stock held at our Melbourne warehouse, we provide:
• Factory-direct pricing.
• Warehouse collection from Scoresby, VIC.
• Australia-wide delivery.
• Professional installation services across Victoria.
• Local sales and after-sales support.
Customers interested in viewing a completed shelter can also arrange a visit to our Oakleigh Container Dome display.
For more information about our services, visit:
Victoria Local Support & Installation
Australia-Wide Container Shelter Delivery
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