One of the unique qualities of shipping container homes is that they are made to be very environmentally friendly. What are the environmental benefits of shipping container homes? There are several reasons why shipping containers are considered to be an environmentally friendly housing alternative. In this article, I will discuss some environmental benefits that shipping …
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Use our bomb shelter supply checklist to prepare for the worst by understanding cultural differences and being prepared for anything. That is, after all, the reason for a bomb shelter. Even if you don’t use it, keeping it on hand is a good idea. If someone doesn’t have a bomb shelter supply checklist on your …
Each bunker’s objective is distinct. Shipping container nuclear bunker has its obvious purpose – to protect you from deadly radiation. Extreme survival bunkers aren’t necessarily awful that some people think! According to some estimates, constructing something that meets your basic needs while keeping you safe is a good idea. There are two types of survival …
inLet’s talk about how you can survive in a container bunker underground. There are many different types of shelters, but the most common is an underground container bunker with thick walls constructed to withstand fire and heavy bombing. There are many natural disasters and strikes that come without warning, so there is no way of …
The answer is yes! Home that is made out of shipping containers is in a position to withstand hurricanes effectively. However, you need to make sure that your home is installed and secured properly. Then you will be able to protect all your belongings and you will not have to worry about anything. A hurricane …
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There are a number of things that need to be considered when using old shipping containers to build tiny homes. One of the more serious issues involve toxic chemicals used to prevent damage to the contents during shipping. The floors of shipping containers have wood floors and they are often treated with a chemical sealant. …
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Shipping container homes are fast becoming a very efficient form of housing all over the world. For a number of reasons, they provide a really safe living environment. We came up with a number of things that show how safe living in a shipping container home could be. Toxicity – As with any type of …
Let’s first define what exactly means Grounding and Earthing. The fact is that the meaning of “ground” is usually associated with “earth” (soil) so for many there is no difference between these two words. However, in the “electrical world” these are two different animals that should not be confused. It’s true that both – “grounding” …
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Physics of Lightning Strikes Lightning strike is the final effect of clouds’ polarization process. In typical atmospheric conditions preceding the lightning strike, water droplets moving upward will gradually freeze. Collisions (frictions) between fast moving droplets of water and crystals of ice, strip the latter from electrons. Heavier, negatively charged icy water droplets tend to drift …
For obvious reasons, Fire Safety is one of the most important parameters characterizing buildings. Not surprisingly, it largely depends on the properties of construction materials, although the overall fire safety is also determined (especially in large apartment buildings) by interior design (accessible escape routes), the availability of early warning systems (smoke and fire alarms) etc. …
