Custom crates should be made for high value, delicate items. A custom crate should be built to ensure an exact fit. Proper padding is needed to further protect valuable items. Crating charges should include calculations of both size and weight of the item being crated. Certain items will need to be braced for shipping within the crate. Runners will be needed for crates that need to be shipped upright.
Reusable crates are recommended when the crate will be shipped more than one time. There are different types of wood that need to be used for domestic or international shipping.
When shipping a crate, the recipients address should be written directly on the wood to prevent any paperwork from falling off the crate, and thus, the crate being misdirected. A phone number for the recipient is also recommended on the outside of the crate.
Look for a shipper who can decide if a crate is actually needed, since the weight of a crate can add to the shipping price. Lamps, paintings and sculptures may not need to be crated. Sometimes just bubble wrap, peanuts Styrofoam and double boxing will suffice.
High value artwork, chandeliers and high value antiques are common items that will usually require crating.
For more information about custom crating and custom packing, please feel free to call pack n send at 713 266 1450.
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