How to prepare for your shipping container home？
Jun 04 , 2021
Here we have compiled some tips to help you prepare for the purchase of your first container.
1. Be prepared for expenses
Many people start container construction projects because they think it will be cheap. Transporting containers alone costs thousands of dollars, which does not include the labor costs of complex and customized structures. Luxury container house or larger houses may cost as much as traditional houses. Before you start buying a container home design, please keep your budget in mind.
2. Contact your city planning office
Although traditional houses have zoning rules and building regulations, your local government may not have appropriate regulations for container houses. Contact your city planning office and request information about non-traditional housing regulations. Find out if you need to consider any special considerations when designing your own container house plan.
3. Consider natural light when designing
Steel containers cannot get natural light. When designing your floor plan, please consider installing glass doors or skylights to make your indoor space look bright and open. If the space is too small, you can consider buying a tall cube container, which is slightly taller than traditional shipping containers.
4. Check your container before buying
As with any large purchase, it is important to see your container house in person before buying. Look for dents, external rust and leaks on the siding. Repairing these problems during construction can be costly.
5. Be aware of limitations
The container structure is made of heavy steel to transport goods, so they do not have the accommodation conditions required in traditional living quarters. Snow on door openings, window openings and roofs can damage the structural integrity of the container. Understand the limitations of the structure before buying.
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