Underground shipping container bunker makes a great bomb and storm shelter. But, they can also be used for creating a regular living space for the benefits they offer. You must have noticed that underground temperatures are on the lower side even on a hot sunny day. It is because the area doesn’t receive direct sunlight. …
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A shipping container home can be constructed in many ways. Building a home with a basement provides you with some extra space. You can use it as your storage area or utilize it for creating a living space. With containers offering limited space, these basements allow you to expand your home and build extra space. …
Getting your custom-made shipping container house delivered at your doorstep might be your dream. But is there something that is stopping you from ordering one? There are chances that you don’t have a container home builder in your area. Or you are not getting a reasonable quote from any builder. Whatever the reason is. Here …
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When you are planning to build a shipping container home, the first thing you need to consider is its size. The container size plays an important role in deciding the living space available to you. We’ll here be discussing the different sizes of shipping containers available for you to choose from. We will also be …
The rapidly growing trend of CargoTecture (architecture based on cargo shipping containers) took commercial and residential construction markets by storm. It all happened so fast, that in many countries and states, the local building codes and laws still lag the reality on the ground, leaving aficionados of CargoTecture at the mercy of Local Authorities. The …
It’s not surprising that the availability of countless retired transport cargo shipping containers brought the attention of the container commercial structures. After modifications, these highly standardized metal boxes turned out to be good candidates, especially for small business applications. Easy to install and ready to use in a very short time, but also easy to …
The table below shows typical characteristics of 20ft and 40ft equivalent customized container modules used as building blocks for larger housing structures. The details may slightly vary between manufacturers, the fundamental parameters however like dimensions and structural characteristics (frames) of 1-TEU and 2-TUEs Customized Container Houses are very similar to cube versions of corresponding cargo …
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What is The Best Exterior Finish of Container Houses Characteristics of good paints Typically, steel components of the Customized Containers Houses (frame, roof, and walls) are galvanized and painted. Galvanization is the primary layer of defense against rust and corrosion. However, paint also adds to the overall level of protection. When UV-resistant, weather tolerant (rain, …
Modular Houses, Manufactured or Mobile? Do you know the difference between modular houses, mobile or manufactured? It can be challenging to notice any kind of difference between all these types, as they are hard to notice. While it is true that differences are slight, different codes are applied for each makes them different categories of …
What Is Corrugated Steel? Corrugated steel should be used in container houses thanks to the “rippled” shape. It has substantially higher strength compared to flat panels. The fully loaded cargo containers are piled on top of one another for storage and overseas transport. That way they must withstand an enormous stacking weight that can reach …
