Some items require additional protection beyond standard wrapping and cartons. Wooden crating can provide a stronger protective structure for suitable items during transportation.
What Is Wooden Crating?
Wooden crating involves creating a protective wooden structure around selected items to help reduce the risk of impact and handling damage during transportation.
Which Items May Need Crating?
Depending on the item and transportation requirements, crating may be considered for fragile, valuable or unusually shaped belongings.
- Glass and decorative items
- Artwork
- Sensitive equipment
- Large fragile items
- Selected valuable belongings
Discuss Your Requirements
The appropriate protection method depends on the item, size, weight, destination and transportation method. Discuss the requirements before the move so the suitable packing solution can be planned.
Information provided in this article is general guidance. Specific moving, customs, transportation and building requirements may vary depending on the shipment and destination.