Shipping Container House - 2nd Floor Installation

[BeantownJim]

should of used sleds!

[OnceUponAtimeInLeb]

4:42

what does the container sit on ?

sorry Im clueless when it comes to construction.

[svenglezz]

Please go on :o)

Just keep in mind few things...can't build this anywhere, some locations you don't get this room for trucks and cranes to make it possible, let alone in remote locations.

Another other point is if you build with earth-bag with wood it is 100% water/air tight asseblie, plus 90% of the earth wall is from the ground (no transporting at all). Check out my vids' for multi-house this is just one design that takes no cranes and anyone can build them :o)

[YiuTeub]

@svenglezz Need alot of time though. also it kinda sucks in cold climate from what i hear. Bale housing is good too but the time thing is a luxury most dont have.

[Jozani77]

@YiuTeub They just insulate them properly. Idekit has done this flawlessly. Check out their 3,000 sqft home they built in Canada for 175k

[svenglezz]

why use this? the amount of energy needed just to creat/stack etc. not to mention the steel uses a huge carbon footprint and in the end the house is not water tight and/or storm proof'

I have some video's for simple water tight' proof home

[notefromself]

@svenglezz These things travel across the ocean in the elements. They're water tight enough to make a home out of. With simple welding, they're easily made into swimming pools -- that means WATER TIGHT. A traditional stick-built home requires MUCH more energy to transport all the pieces separately. The beauty of the containers is that they are easily shipped because shipping was their origianl purpose. I could go on, but why waste my time trying to open your mind?

[chiodeguate1]

Wow, I like it. Ive been looking into this home style for some time and have actually drafted one up and built a small model. I'd love to see it in person, Upland isn't too far from me. Great work.

[EviLzLiKeNeO]

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[storefrnt]

If you are considering modular or prefab home, building with recycled shipping containers is worth taking a look at.

Good resource is the Residential Shipping Container Primer website. A SHOWCASE OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES AND BUILDINGDS, AND A DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) REFERENCE FOR CONVERTING RECYCLED INTERMODAL CARGO SHIPPING CONTAINERS INTO BUILDINGS AND ARCHITECTURE.

Lots of great example buildings, details, facts, and links to other articles...

[maiagach]

learn how to use a camera next time, first.

[Eduardofloorinstall]

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[dawgofwar71]

do you have a video of the finished project?

[CdnGulfa]

In Ontario Canada they sell for $1,800 - $2,900 + shipping. About $400-$500 delivery charge.

[waylan3]

we have been trying to get our first container for 4 months we have 2000 dollars and can not find one for that price delivered do you know of anyone that could help us out

[Studio102]

@waylan3 do you have a shipping dock/port where you live? If so go there and see if you can buy one from them.

[TETOYVIENDO]

How much can cost 1 old container ?

[Tabooga65]

3 grand. the 40 ft ones sell for 3 to 3.5 grand.

[Studio102]

@TETOYVIENDO it depends, there are several sizes that vary in price. Location is another factor but you should expect to spend between 1,000USD to 4,000USD for one container.

[PerfectCareer4uCom]

We love your project very much! As a career support organization, we've accepted the challege of converting shipping containers into affordable homes for the elderly and disabled. We would love to talk to you more about maybe assisting us with this type of project. Our current goal is to develop a 120 unit multifamily site, which would be financed by HUD, the government, hopefully. Please viisit our website and send us an email if you can. Thank you! James.

[REDDIRTGIRL]

I perused your blog with great interest. I'm building a container house in north Texas, and am wondering what you used to insulate your house.

Did you use spray foam? What type and is it open cell or closed cell? Did you spray both the ceiling and the walls, or use something different in each?

I'm at the insulating stage and just trying to get information. I did enjoy your blog. Great work!

Thanks for any insight you might have on the insulation.

Ali

[avanizaidi]

We're not at that stage yet but we are planning to use the Cellulose spray insulation for the walls ( its comparable in cost to traditional fiberglass but more greener and healthier - you can get it at a local home depot) We may use the spray on paint insulation for the outside, but not for sure. For the roof we will used Radient barriers as well as insulation. Good luck!

[Aniki893]

I did live in one of these, though a much less luxurious version. When I was in Iraq we called them CHUs (Containerized Housing Units). Not bad living

[FatJan]

Thanks for posting. I would feel safe living in one of those. If the laws & regs. were'nt so stiff in some states, maybe more people would consider this as an alternative to the expensive and weaker conventional homes. Re-using materials is good as long as they aren't bad for your health. They help reduce dependency on trees and help ease the pressure on landfills.

[crabtrap]

cool idea! to bad you film like crap