Table of contents
- Material selection and preparation
- Wood as a natural and sustainable cladding for the IBC container
- Be sure to note
- Step-by-step instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
IBC containers are ideal for collecting service water in the garden. Appropriate measures are taken to ensure that the plastic containers fit better into the overall picture of the green area Cladding made of wood, stone or special film to make the IBC container much more attractive make.
Material selection and preparation
First of all, a location with a firm base must be chosen so that the IBC container cannot slip and stands upright. Cladding the container with stones is possible, but it ties it to a permanent place in the garden. Special foils to cover the container maintain its mobility and are quick to assemble. The films are available in all imaginable colors and thicknesses. The stronger the material, the more durable the film. High-quality films impress with their UV resistance and excellently processed seams and zippers. Some manufacturers even offer thermal foils that ensure that the contents of the container do not freeze so quickly on cold nights.
Tip:
Waste wood or discarded Euro pallets are also often used in the construction of cladding for IBC containers. These variants are particularly resource-saving and sustainable. Euro pallets in particular are very robust and durable. Nevertheless, treatment with appropriate wood protection varnishes or oils makes sense to make them even more durable.
Wood as a natural and sustainable cladding for the IBC container
The most beautiful and natural is a self-made paneling made of wood. Wood is a renewable raw material and fits perfectly into the overall picture of the garden. Tongue-and-groove boards that simply snap together work best. Oak and larch are naturally extremely weather-resistant and ensure stability and a visual upgrade of the water tank.
Acrylic paints or special glazes as well as linseed oil varnish are suitable for protecting the wood. The latter is a 100% biological and therefore natural wood preservative that has been used for centuries to preserve door and window frames and half-timbered structures.
The tools and aids required to build the fairing are manageable:
- cordless screwdriver,
- galvanized SPAX screws,
- circular saw,
- folding rule,
- a 90 degree angle
- wood preservative paint
- and brush or paint roller
are sufficient to complete the project.
Be sure to note
Unless the destination of the IBC container allows the structure to be built around the container, several people are required to lift the paneling over the container. Depending on your preference, a lid for the IBC container cladding can be produced with a little effort.
Note: Depending on the thickness of the wood, additional braces can be useful. Constructions that have a complete frame made of wooden slats are particularly stable. These must then first be screwed together like the edges of a box. This framework can then be placed over the IBC container and easily clad with the wooden boards.
Step-by-step instructions
120x100x116 cm are the dimensions of an IBC container. A typical dimension for tongue and groove boards is 2.2 x 12.1 x 240 [cm]. In this example, ten boards would be needed to cover both long sides (116 / 12.1 = 9.5). A further ten boards are required to plan the short sides. There are also wooden slats for the scaffolding. If all materials and tools are available, proceed as follows:
- Material cutting: Saw ten of the planks in half (120cm) and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Cut the ten remaining boards to at least 100 cm + 2 x the thickness of the boards + 2 x the thickness of the wooden slats used and break the edges as well. Cut eight wooden slats to lengths of 121 cm (10 boards x 12.1 cm = 121 cm).
- Treat wooden elements with protective varnish or glaze and allow to dry.
- Screw two of the wooden slats flush with the corresponding wooden boards at a distance of 120 cm. Another wooden slat in the middle provides additional stability.
- Set up the side panels and screw flush with the remaining tongue and groove boards. Another wooden slat in the middle provides even more stability. The 90 degree angle helps to align the side panels correctly.
- Now lift the cladding over the IBC container and secure to the pallet if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
When choosing the material, it is essential to pay attention to the strength and weather resistance. Material that is too thin looks cheap and quickly becomes unstable. Inferior varnishes do not adequately protect the wood, so the construction begins to rot and breaks up after a short time.
IBC containers are not cisterns and are not designed to be used as such. Damage and leaks after burial cannot be ruled out. Cladding with suitable materials such as wood or special foil also simplifies maintenance.
IBC containers should stand upright and not slip, even when empty. If a lift truck is available, setting it up on a solid surface is recommended. This means that the container can be moved at any time and remains mobile.
The dimensions of an IBC container are 120 x 100 x 116 cm (LxWxH). This results in an area of 2 x 1.20 x 1.16 + 2 x 1.00 x 1.16 = 5.104 m². As the panel needs to be a little larger than the IBC container and with an oversize of five to ten percent, around six square meters of wood are needed to cover an IBC container dress up
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