It worked out really well! Thanks for the suggestion!

Yeah, I went ahead and got a rivet tool. Going to go that route — thanks for the suggestion!

The container is painted red — the top is painted white. We regularly get up into the 90s, but the UV is intense here, so metal heats up quite a bit.

Good points to consider, thanks!

Nice, I found the 3m dynatron seam sealer at autozone nearby! Thanks for the pro tip!

Ok, I did a bit more reading into using rivets. Main question is: will a 3/16” aluminum rivet be weatherproof, or do you need silicon over it?

Yeah, I’m already seeing signs of rusting from past rain. Thanks for the suggestions!

Today was angle grinding off the existing roofing asphalt. That stuff is a mess, but fortunately got it all off.

I picked up a 12” x 12” gable louver to put in the rear side of the container (where it can catch a draft). The one I picked up has a mesh grate in the rear of it, but I’m going to find a way to add foam or something to filter the air intake. (Tape an air filter around it?)

I also picked up a replacement 12” whirlybird because the previous one wasn’t installed correctly (and the whole assembly was busted, including the bearings). Get to take that on tomorrow!

Also picked up some tek roofing screws, and silicon roofing sealant. (Tho another comment suggested automotive sealant?)

Thanks for the help!

I’ve never used a rivet gun before 😅. Sounds fun, but more work than roofing metal-to-metal screws?

What would be the benefit? (Other than aesthetics)

Does the automotive caulk hold up more than roofing caulk?

I’m thinking I do need the vents. I live in a desert where the UV heats the interior of the container significantly. (Above 130f).

I’ll be storing electronics and furniture in there and don’t want them subjected to moisture or high heat.

The exterior plywood is a good idea. Kind of like making a miniature roof for the roof of the container?

I know pretty much nothing about welding — is it difficult to do?

I’m going to be storing electronics and furniture (plastic bins / wrap) — ideally it would be moisture controlled. I live in a desert, so there’s that working in my favor.

I’m okay with fixing the venting, but not sure of the best way to patch the old hole on the roof. (Buy a sheet of metal, screw it in with roofing screws, silicone caulk the seams?)

If you don’t secure the top plate and bottom plate of a framed wall, they can tilt in and fall over (racking).

While doing construction, you use a cross brace nailed from the top plate to bottom plate (and studs) to prevent this from happening.

Typically sheeting (drywall or plywood) is installed onto framing members, which prevents racking from occurring on free-standing walls.