When choosing a container dome shelter, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is whether to include end walls. We regularly help customers navigate this choice, and the decision between end walls vs. no end walls can significantly impact your shelter’s functionality, protection, and overall value for money. Your choice depends on your specific application, site conditions, and operational requirements.
What Do End Walls Do?
End walls are vertical structural elements that seal either one or both open ends of your container dome. At Ezy Igloo, our end walls turn your open-ended shelter into an enclosed workspace or storage area. They’re engineered to integrate seamlessly with our base rail system, which comes standard with our igloos to ensure maximum waterproofing.
Our end walls are manufactured to the same exacting standards as our domes – engineered for Wind Regions A, B, or C, and backed by our 10-year structural warranty. Unlike cheaper alternatives, our end walls use heavy-duty galvanised steel components that stand up to Australia’s harshest conditions.
The Case for Full End Walls
We’ve seen thousands of customers benefit from full end wall installations, particularly in the most challenging Australian environments. Take our recent project with a mining contractor in the Pilbara – they needed secure equipment storage that could withstand dust storms and extreme temperatures. The full end walls we installed created a completely sealed environment that protected millions of dollars’ worth of machinery.
Full end walls offer several key advantages:
- Complete protection from dust, rain, and wildlife intrusion
- Enhanced security for valuable equipment and materials
- Improved climate control capabilities for temperature-sensitive storage
- Professional appearance for customer-facing applications
- Maximum weather sealing when combined with our standard base rail system
When No End Walls Makes More Sense
Sometimes, keeping your container dome completely open is the smartest choice. We recently worked with Landscape City in Caboolture during their relocation to a new site, where they were establishing a landscape supplies yard. Our no-end-walls igloo structure provided an ideal drive-through shelter, enabling customers to conveniently load supplies stored beneath the cover.
Having no end walls is ideal when you need:
- Drive-through access for large machinery and vehicles
- Maximum natural ventilation for workshops and maintenance areas
- Quick, cost-effective installation with minimal components
- Flexibility to reconfigure your workspace as needs change
The Sweet Spot: Half End Walls
Half end walls represent the perfect compromise – something we’ve refined through years of customer feedback. We recently installed this configuration for an electrical company in New South Wales who needed weather protection for their equipment storage but still required easy forklift access for daily operations.
Half end walls provide:
- Partial weather protection while maintaining accessibility
- Reduced material costs compared to full end walls
- Excellent ventilation for applications requiring airflow
- Flexibility for mixed-use applications
Making the Right Choice for Your Needs
Your decision should consider several factors. Climate plays a crucial role. If you’re in a dust-prone area or face severe weather, for instance, full end walls often provide the best long-term value. For applications requiring frequent vehicle access, though, no end walls or half end walls might be optimal.
Over the years, our expert team has helped thousands of customers across Australia make this decision. Our experience shows that mining and industrial applications typically benefit from full end walls, while agricultural and construction operations often prefer the accessibility of no end walls or half end walls.
Always consider your security requirements, operational workflow, and budget. And remember that our modular design means you can start with no end walls and add them later if your needs change.
Expert Guidance When You Need It
Every project is unique, which is why we offer personalised advice based on your specific requirements. Our team brings years of experience helping customers choose the right configuration for their container shelter needs. No matter where you land on the end walls vs. no end walls debate, you’ll receive the same premium quality and value that makes our products the best value container dome solution in Australia.
Ready to discuss your container dome requirements? Contact our friendly team today – we’re here to help you make the right choice for your specific needs and budget, no matter your industry or business type.
