Packing Materials:
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with different crates and box/carton systems available to you for moving. Remember, using the correct system can make a huge difference. GKrates can provide professional packing services that will employ these systems or you can purchase these items from any local storage facility.
Cardboard, wood and plastic bins...
Cardboard cartons, wood crates and plastic bins can be used when packing -the question is when and how to use them. Cardboard, if thin, can crush or tear if packed improperly or handled incorrectly. Plastic bins that you may already have in your home can provide a sturdy packing system and while strong, these containers also have limitations. Last wood crates work well to protect items, but here too, these containers may not be appropriate for your items or the cost is prohibitive. If you have questions regarding how to pack and what container is best for your move, do not hesitate to contact us directly for some free friendly advice. info@gkrates.com
Specialized Crates |
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| A grand piano packed for international movement. Notice the use of a strong crating system and that the piano is disassembled to reduce volume or space during transport. |
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The external measurements are equal to 200 cubic feet of volume while the internal space or holding space will be less by a few cubic feet this is a very good crating system to move boxes and houehold goods like furniture.
| Specialized shipping crates help to ensure that what you ship will remain safe during transport. The image to the left is an example of a custom crate. Below, is a diagram of a “liftvan” –a standardized crate used in international relocations. .
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Specialized Boxes |
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| Book box 1.5 cubic feet - designed for books and heavy items. Remember a rule of thumb when packing -if the box is too heavy to lift it is too heavy to be handled and be moved to safely protect your items |
| Medium box 3.0 cubic feet for general items |
| Dish pack box 5.1 cubic feet - design for fragile items - heavy duty box with double layers to protect fragile items |
| Linen box 4.5 cubic feet - design for clothes linen and general commodities. There is a box made for every purpose -below is an example of a wardrobe box that can be used to hang clothes. 
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| Mirror box and picture boxes are designed to pack mirror and pictures. Sometimes there may be a need to use 2 to 4 boxes in order to pack larger pictures or mirrors |
| Lamp boxes - usually will require 2 to 3 boxes to pack 1 floor or table lamp |