When constructing a shipping container home, a foundation must be laid for the containers. Decisions about the foundation type will vary depending on your budget, structural requirements, local soil type, and local building conventions. Getting this decision wrong can be devastating and it can bring your entire project to an abrupt halt. This is one […]
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This trend of constructing with shipping containers isn’t surprising considering that container homes are Eco friendly, affordable, and incredibly strong. When you look at examples of shipping container homes, you find homes that were built extremely fast and for a small amount of money. However, there are also examples of container homes which have failed […]
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One of the most important points for constructing your shipping container home is making sure you get your insulation right. Failure to do this will cause you a whole host of issues such as dampness, rust, condensation, and highly fluctuating internal temperatures. Equally important to insulating your container home is ventilating it properly. Without providing […]
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Insulation is the material that separates you and your comfortable room of conditioned air from the extreme temperatures outdoors. You likely need insulation for your shipping container home, but what kind of insulation is best? The answer can vary depending on your situation and goals, so let’s discuss the controlling factors and the various types […]
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The choice of whether to add a roof to your container or not is made up of both personal preference for the style and also the cost. Clearly, not roofing your container will save you money initially. However, in the long run installing a roof and insulating it could save you money in energy bills. […]
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