containers
They are constructions to inhabit made with cargo containers, which were originally used to transport merchandise by river, sea or land.
What materials are used to build the shipping containers used in shipping container homes?
- Mainly made of steel, with some made of aluminum or plywood. Sea containers are protected against moisture to preserve the cargo they carry.
- Its protection consists of reinforcing the interior of the container with fiberglass. Commonly the floor is made of wood; in some cases bamboo is used.
- The corners of these maritime containers are reinforced, to be able to move them with cranes while they are stacked in ports, means of transport or storage spaces.
Why are shipping container homes a housing option today?
In recent years, the construction of folding container house has become popular. This, due to the culture of recycling and saving. For this reason, the containers are also used as offices, restaurants or different uses that are very different from what really originated their construction and commercialization starting in April 1956, with the transport of merchandise from New York to Houston.
Here wo presents you with information on what can be done if you turn to the shipping container industry and decide to explore the world of shipping container homes. Take note!
What are the dimensions of the container houses?
The dimensions of the houses made with containers are standard measurements:
- Width: 2.44 meters.
- Height: varies between 2.59 meters and 2.89 meters
- Length: varies between 2.44 meters, 3.05 meters, 6.10 meters, 12.19 meters, 13.72 meters, 14.63 meters and 16.15 meters.
How many houses with containers do they need?
Between two containers and six, depending on the design, the needs of the family and the availability of investment.
When it goes from a higher number, the possibility of building by another method, such as prefabrication, should be evaluated, since the container house would not be the best alternative.
Execution time and duration of the construction of container houses
How long can a 30m² container house be built?
Container homes can be built in a month, if everything goes according to plan.
What is the construction duration of container houses?
A foldable container house made from shipping containers can last up to 80 years with constant and proper maintenance.
What are the advantages of selling container houses?
Advantages of selling container houses:
- -Recycling of elements favoring sustainable architecture.
- -Use of elements already discarded for their traditional use.
- -Quickly build container houses in case of natural disaster
- -Excellent results as provisional construction.
- -A novel and interesting appearance of the finished work.
What are the disadvantages of container homes?
How are the spaces integrated in a container house?
The integration of the internal spaces of houses made with containers is carried out and integrated without difficulty. Examples:
- Various materials, such as flooring, often wood, can be used in new container homes.
- The roof structure can be exposed in a container house.
- In the interior finishes of the container houses, any desired material can be applied without difficulty, turning its appearance into a cozy home.
Interior design in houses with containers
How is the interior design of a house made from the sale of containers?
The interior of a house is perfectly normal, like any house built using the traditional method. The structure of the container can be seen on the roof, which, if desired, can be covered internally by some material that changes its appearance.
How can sanitary facilities be adapted in container houses?
Sanitary facilities, in a container house, its design is as versatile as in a traditional construction.
Container houses
- Due to its original structure, the objects obtained in the sale of containers can be safely stacked, one on top of the other and support a great weight without deforming.
- -It is safe to build multi-story container houses with them.
- -Important advice from trained professionals, with experience in houses made with containers.
Sale of containers with brick finishes
Today it is common to sell containers with brick finishes. This house designed and built with containers in Zapopan, Jalisco was just made with this type of containers.
What facilities does this container house have? These houses made with containers, have electrical installation, running water, drainage, forced ventilation (AC, heating) and gas installation.
Room of a house that was born from the sale of containers
This image is from the interior of a house located in Guadalajara, Jalisco; it was made with six shipping containers and is the perfect example that houses made with containers are today.
Container homes that have multiple floors
This two-story house was designed and built from shipping containers. The container modules, which make up the house, are complemented with plans and closing elements between them for the definitive design of the house.
