Top 15 Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House
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- Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House. If you love shipping container homes; or are exploring the possibilities of building your own; this video brings to you the top 15 pros and cons of building a shipping container house, starting with the advantages. Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House. Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House.Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House.
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15. Containers are largely available.
14. Container homes are portable.
13. Container homes are structurally sound.
12. Container homes are fast to build.
11. Container homes are ecofriendly.
10. Modular container homes.
9. A container home can be a steel security box.
8. Container modules offer flexible design layout options.
With so many good things to say about shipping containers, let us look at a few pitfalls you need to consider before building a shipping container home.
7. Container indoor climate control is a challenge.
6. Containers have rigid dimensions.
5. Container homes can be health hazards.
4. Finding contractors with experience is hectic.
3. Cutting containers creates structural weaknesses.
2. On-site construction challenges.
1. Restrictive building permits and building codes.
Just like traditional home construction, shipping container homes have their drawbacks. if most of the shortcomings are addressed, building a shipping container home can be one of the most rewarding experiences.
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I just speed up the video by 1.25 and it sounds way better imo I like the voice
You're right it sounds more like a normal voice...
Thank you for this.
Agreeeeed.
Pòoo
all heroes don't wear capes thank you !!!
It's amazing the amount of different ways to use shipping containers!! My husband and I are building our own house by ourselves using a 40ft shipping container! We can see a lot of pros on building with shipping containers. We are in love with every single step of the building.
Alex A thanks so much! We are really glad you enjoy our content. Roberta says hi 👋🏻 back!
Floors don't need replacing if you buy your can right.
Seal them is all.
Do not cut openings with abrasive disks. It is very dangerous or fireman construction saw!
Use plasma! This is the best option.
20' containers can easily be placed with a platform tow truck. 2 tons is nothing for one of these.
Paint them with light reflexive colours. This reduces heat build up. A roof over it helps considerably.
Ventalation very important or they will hold moisture.keep air moving.
They are near bullet proof.
A tree can fall on it.
9 Richter quake might knock it off its foundation but easy to jack up again.
Fire resistant.
I live in a comfortable container home with my family.
I have done some fun homes structures with seacans over the past 17 years.
There are more positives than negatives depending on what region of the world you want to do this.
Gas Axe have email contact info? Thanks
How can we cut before the frame's strength gets compromised?
INCE Marketers yes do you have an email
Are container housing in temperate zones a good solution?
@Gas Axe do think this could work in Dallas, TX? I really would like this
It would help if you have a list of contractors that specialize in shipping containers. Building it from A to Z.
Its FREE info so I won't complain. Thanks Guys
Thank you for the info.. I was not aware of the wood problems inside a container. That one thing adds cost to the rebuild. But It probably will not deter us as a storage building. In fact we will not have bugs to contend with.
These are available here near Abilene TX for about 2k for a fairly long one,my neighbor just bought one and put on a concrete base on nearby property formerly left from a large garage/ shed building.I am loving this idea so much for a future option as an older gal when I am forced to be without my invalid husband in the eventual near future.We own our wood house and lot but the repairs and constant upkeep on this falling apart house are not feasible and come faster than my energy and limited income can tolerate.I think this is for me, perfectly ideal in so many areas..The climate challenges are hurdles but research and practical solutions are out there,as simple as the large trees I have for shading it in the summer or building a welded separate canopy over the top.I love the person alization and budget angles though.Plenty of professionals in my area out of work or happy for some side jobs in my area too.
use the wood in your house to construct the interior and exterior
Is it still 2k over there I am in Houston
The voice is fine. I could understand every word.
This is the best channel while high 💯
This vide takes you from “hell yeah” to “no F-ing way” real quick.
While I loved the information contained in the video, the automated voice over was somewhat annoying. Simply buy yourself a decent mic, practice speaking clearly and then do the voice over yourself.
I couldn't agreed more...also..too much side info , i want the pros and cons but too much unneeded info, thanks anyway
Absolutely agree. I usually turn them off immediately.
yes please!!!
I agree 100% In fact, thanks to your post, I won't even bother.
Comicsluvr I've gotten used to the computerized voices. So many people use it. One person said it saves them lots of time. They just don't bother me.
Well done! It is nice to know that I already knew all of this information and intend to utilize a planner and architect, as well as a consultant and contractor. Although do it yourself ears usually balk at such accommodations, I strongly believe we will actually save time and money doing things properly. We also intend to use new containers made for the residential and hobby market.
millions non used containers, think again.
great info video. thanks!
The four corners and structurally sound, but the roof can not take a huge snow load. We used these all the time in construction and the roof started buckling with 4’ of snow on them. Plus they are HOT as hell in the summer. You may have the shell, but you still need to frame out the inside and add insulation to it.
Why couldn't you insulate the outside so that it wouldnt take up the limited sq footage inside, then cover the insulation with some sort of tight fabric as in the Yipp house. Danish design. Video I saw said that waterproofed it too.
Thank you! This was one of the best container homes video I've watched. I actually didn't mind the voice. Normally, i tune off when an automated voice comes on. But, i guess it was the subject matter. Anyway, you've provided me with great info. I'll be checking my port in Trinidad &Tobago in a couple days to start my project. Look forward to more videos from you!!🤗🤩
THANK YOU!
I own the container home which I help build with the help of an architect and a few builders. It is very comfortable although I do have to work out a few bugs of which I must to take responsibility for. When Inside or out on the deck I'm in heaven.
Ralph Butler if u don't mind me asking how much was it all??
Ralph Butler what are some of the bugs please?
How can you make a comment like that and not give us info!?!! What are some of the bugs? How big is your home? How much did you pay?
What problems do you have?
EXCELLENT INFO!!! Thank you!
I love this video so much! I subscribed! This was the most factual video ever!
Thank you very much...... This is very helpful
Thanks for you help!
I am building an office. What did you do to treat any potential chemical pollutants that may have soaked into the flooring? Very helpful video!
I sealed the floors on my projects.
Thank you that was informative and persise
I found this very informative. Thank you
thanks for the information - it was much needed.
Very helpful. Important things consider :) Thank you!
Loved all the information
The man who did the voice over has been doing this for some time, he usually has a better mic when he does voice-overs, he is quite well known, and has done many voice-overs for quite some time, I do not know the gentleman's name, but his voice is quite recognizable !!!
Thank you :)
what about different areas in the world thst have alot of rain? Can you use containers there?
thank you
Superb video.....super informative
Appreciate the information thanks!
Good looking out
The information was very good, informative and helpfull
GET ON WITH IT !!
Thanks for the video it was very informative.
Is it bad that I see shipping containers as the basis of a small rural fortress?
Like, some shipping containers, angle/plate steel, rebar, and concrete, you can make something that can stand up to gunfire, debris, fire, and severe weather patterns. All for probably cheaper than a conventional building built to the same standard.
Much more labor intensive though, particularly if you must hire a welder.
for 200,000 you can get 100 containers and build a 32000 sf castle
yes
useful suggestions.. Thank u very much
great info - thanks!
Hi it’s been a long while since I became your subscriber as I was listening to this video can about a question, as I was listening to the video I heard you mentioned that you can easily buy one way shipping containers directly from China on a one way trip 2nd you said that in some cases one can even get them for free would you be kind in sharing those information cause I really would like to know.
Thank you
Cool!
Why dont most if not all people in the coastal city's around places like Florida, the Carolina's, the islands, the gulf have built more of these especially if they can be hurricane proof?
Michalis Xyran Probably because of the large number of home builders & developers won't allow it here in Fl.
The financial loss would be felt by financial institutions simply because it would be "too affordable" for many looking to relocate here & seeking to find affordable & median priced homes. Now, try getting plans & permits approved by the local counties, that's where the 4 letter words comes in, all day everyday untill you get a resolution..lol
Once and idea of affordable homes could become more readily accessible to the masses, codes will be re-written to hinder the process and therefore drive prices up, just for the aggravation alone will satisfy conventional home builders & developers, only because "they didn't think of it 1st"
It's a new concept and the building industry is very slow to adapt, partly because of the fear of the liability associated with unproven methods.
Also, as a Floridian, I can tell you that mold will grow on ANYTHING down here. Maybe using steel, which absorbs heat, condenses moisture, and rusts needs some additional thought before we use it in a hot, humid, salt water climate.
I'm always optimistic about alternative solutions like this, but it's too new to just DIY it without a lot of consideration for climate/ moisture control. Also, without reinforcement, it wouldn't necessarily be any more hurricane proof than standard builds (though it would probably be cheaper to make it so). Cheers.
There is no such thing as Hurricane proof, like earth quake, blast & bullet, the correct term is resistant. And with that comes levels of. Dade Co Fla has the toughest codes in the country, it's the standard for all to follow for hurricane resistance. But even with the codes, any structure could end up being removed from its current location with the right natural disaster. That being said, the Gov does have nuke resistant bunkers for the political elete. But let's face it, they haven't been tested to see if they'll keep them from glowing? A cat 5+ hurricane or tornado could make these containers a reef or yard art inland depending on wind direction. I had thought about digging a cpl into a hillside on my prop. Leaving only a small 4'-6' walk way into it. Covering the containers on 5 sides and 1/2 of the open end. But I don't think code allows that. Ive got a mtl bldg & for me to put an apt in it, requires me to have windows and an additional door to the exterior. So much for security with that having to be done. But the Fire marshell doesnt care about your things, only lives of those inside the structure. Yes, these are far better than16" on ctr, nail gun nailed siding on stick built elevated observation platforms. But mother nature can remove most anything we can pop up, especially where her full effect can hit it square in the nose. If it's your time, don't care where you are or what your surrounded by, your gone. But no need in pushing the envelope closer by playing in the hwy!
Because they are ugly.
The looks of a house doesnt guarantee that its still standing after a catastrophe but yeah, i agree, hurricane resistant yes, hurricane proof no.
I want one of those free containers
Love this! am definitely interested!!!
Love it
very helpfull
I own the container home which i help build with the help of an architect and a few builders. It's far very at ease although i do should training session some bugs of which i should to take duty for. Whilst interior or out at the deck i'm in heaven.
Hello Adelaida.. I am an architect from India, currently studying in France. I am planning to use cntainers to build a backpacker hostel. Do you think it'll be practically do-able ? Can you provide me your mail ID ? It would be a great pleasure to discuss with someone who has a first hand experience with these wonderful boxes. Thanks!
Adelaida, are you twin sister of Ralph Butler as he posted exact same line
Very informative.
Could ppl use container houses for example in Siberien too? I mean how is it possible to heat? Is it not too difficult? Most of these houses i saw with sunshine on warm places.
Great idea less half the price of a house in NYC
very nice thanks for the info....
who woulda known one could put giant lego's together and make full sized property like that. imagine the possibilities. plus the little yellow guy can fit amongst the environment
Awesome video and useful info
Thumbs up!!!
Have you heard of SUNdog container company? I’m using them to build my home now
Fully enjoyed the video, not annoyed by the voice, by now in UA-cam world, 1 should be used to the voice if they've watched enough videos and get past that to appreciate the content of the video. U.S. HUD Dept just showcased last month with Secretary Ben Carson in DC for alternative/ affordable housing with "tiny homes". Some hope there
Really wanted to watch this as we are getting ready to build a shipping container home....couldn't deal with the robot voice. Sorry
Depending where you are in the world.. insulation types vary..
Thank u. Was a great Container home 101 for the begginer
if there are more than 11M containers why they are not cheap, $2000 its not cheap, when most people use more than 2 thats $4K just in containers, plus materials, labor, land etc, at the end you pay doble or trilple for a tiny house than for a nice 1500sf condo/apartment or a small house!
4 k for the floor walls and roof of a house is extremely cheap ?
Jonathan containers sell used shipping containers @ $1800 including delivery costs to any location in the united states contact them: (862) 239-5654
very nice
and how many years it would last??
Did it cost a lot to get Stephen Hawkins to narrate this video
Jason Krapf Yea you actually made me laugh at that one! lol
RIP to him now.
Anonymous gone into sales
Hawking
Of course
Cool
Is there a company based in the UK that can do this?
Please change the voice. It is extremely hard to listen to a 15 minute video with such a monotone voice. Only issue.
I am totally sold on a shipping container home.
Like the video just drop the computer automated Narrator
Novo projecto? Parabens
I still want one.👍
Anybody have info on regulations imposed in unincorporated areas of San Diego County, Calif?
Now a uniform act is a law that will be admitted to provide the complete stress free residential regulations that the International Buildings Code for electric and plumbing and Structures of Shipping container homes need Now Manufacturers are to provide help for the Regulations that will be Useful Masters of Trades Best Written Code and Safety 1st thanks Alex
Sir is it good to insulate house from outside or to keep them simple container look since I'm leaving in hot climate and little rain climate
Raju Chavan , if you are going to use a shipping container structure for a home in a hot climate, you need a design that keeps your living environment cooler during the day.
Maybe 2x4 framing and insulation on the outside to keep sunlight off the bare metal. Then maybe 2x4 on the inside too.
Paint it white.
This reflex the solar rays.
Put a roof over it.
This keeps the heat down.
Large sliding doors and windows up to the ceiling making for a breeze way.
I live with Temps between 28c and 38c during the peak.
It's comfortable.
Can't the floors just be sealed? I read somewhere that instead of removing them, you could seal them?
Seal them.
I have sealed all of the ones I have done.
They will not gas if done right.
Does a shipping container home attract lighting?
Good question.
Yes
Like video but knowing how or what to use for insulation and the wall sweating could be a health hazard especially in northern climates I found your video intreging but there are serious problems in using them in changing climates it seems slab mounting in the north but not sure on sewage hook up and water in
*intriguing
Nyght Myst, how can "knowing how or what to use for insulation and the wall sweating" be a health hazard? Wouldn't Not knowing be the danger?
Did you write without punctuation on purpose? I doesn't help make it clear, but it does seem to be the written equivalent of the robo voice. Good pun!
Next time, pay a professional voice actor $50 to read your script, or do it yourself. The robo-voice is very annoying. Other than that, it's a good video. Thanks for making it.
professional and $50 doesn't go together.
first project , someone got any link ?
Patrick Bradley Architects - Grillagh Water House - Northern Ireland
How do bricks and cement cause greenhouse gases????
By furnacing them in large natural gas/eletricity heated owens durring production????
Very slow temperature rise is required to slowly vaporize residues of moisture left in material (clay=soil+water), then nominal steady 900-1200 °C for several hours is required for curring the material hard, and almost the same time for cool the finished product down..
Not to mention "glazing" requires the same as above mentioned owen session again, but with lover temperature 750-900°C if i remeber correctly..
Al²O³ * 2H²O * 2SiO³ "average" clay chemical substances.. Pls correct me, get not uppset if the facts are wrong..
30ft x20 ft cost fully furnished
i want to start my own shipping container rental unit place somewhere tropical. thank you
This is what I DO NOT LIKE ABOUT CONTAINER HOUSES. You buy the container, frame the inside and then spray foam for insulation, now you have a cut your space by at least a foot if not more. If I am going to build something that I have to spray foam for insulation, why not build a MONOLITHIC HOME INSTEAD? Here I inflate the balloon and then on the inside spray polystyriene then place rebar in a grid form run all electrical, then shoot concrete on the inside or you can do rebar on the outside and shoot concrete on the outside as well. I'm sure container houses are cozybut lets face it, after the tornados and the fire's the container house is gone but the MONOLITHIC HOME will still be standing. I also won't be installing air conditioning or heat or shingles or paint. No bugs, termites, ants or mold and if I get cold, light a few candles. It does not take massive amounts of energy to heat or cool a MONOLITHIC HOME. It stays about 70 degree's year round and when the tornados go by and every house in the area are gone the MONOLITHIC HOME will still be standing
No. 1. Con is likely financing as a house is very difficult to obtain. If the construction is modular and possible to relocated is might not even be recognized as a house Or no. 1 con is sustainability question mark. There seems to be very different views on the sustainability using shipping containers as a building material. We need proof on life cycle costs and environmental impact which no one seems to be able to provide. It is taken that the containers are available. But would it be better to have a law that empty containers should be reused as containers, how would this impact the sustainability?
Alternative, imagine to build a steel box from scratch locally already fittet, insulated and strengthen for the requirements - how would the sustainability calculations be then?
so the wood is toxic enough to not let in bugs in, wouldn't that be a plus, just repurpose the wood for insect repellant or cover it with thin carpet
absolutely very useful video
I had to hall them around for about 15 years so I had to sweep them out so with me being use to hall ing I think could live in about 6 //
'haul'
hello mohamed
Good vid but can’t take robot voice over.
what is life expectancy of shipping containers house?
what you mean last? 80 years?
but how many years maximum shipping container can last? one of shipping containers house builder in India says it can last upto 100 years, is it true,please answer my question
Top 15 Pros and Cons of using an Automated Narrator Compiter Voice.
My compiter is spelled different than yours...
I have the money I would do it
While I Like the idea of a shipping container house, Everyone I have seen looks like a house made of shipping containers. Also cost seems to end up being more than stick built homes.
Informative but please drop the robotic voice.
so many people complaining about the automated voice.. I agree, let's loose it
Once i realised the voice was a automated i switched off. while the subject is interesting and very helpful the delivery is anything but
8:39 disadvantage
Wood is more beneficial to use than steel in regards to CO2. A wood structure binds CO2 for its entire life span. The only drawback would be if you do not plant new trees to replace the ones used.
You are not understanding the concept. A quick google - "Analyses of heartwood of 22 hardwood species showed that the carbon content ranged from 46.27% to 49.97% (w/w)". A lot of that, if not all, is bound from CO2. I think it roughly translates to 1kg of wood will create 1.5kg of CO2 if burned. So by not burning the wood and instead storing it in Houses you are effectively binding CO2.
I am not talking about photosenthesis. Just about storing CO2. I am saying CO2 is bound, but in reality it is just carbon. I am simplifying it. Chemistry buffs will hate me for it.
Trees take up space. Chopping down trees in one "space" three times and building houses out of those trees will over time bind four times as much CO2 as compared to not choppping down any trees at all.
Forests should be left untouched so they can perform there unique task for our planet. Using already existing non used containers is a wonderfull idea. The reason why old containers sit there is the same reason old cars aren't reused. People prefer new when the possibilities are there (cash created by the banks and interest as their income)
We have been harvesting earth since we appeared on the planet(no species ever did this in an unsustainable way like we did and especially since fossil fuel engines where developed and the accompanied population growth we stepped up the pace of extraction) Trees can provide us with fruits and nuts for us to harvest as for other species.
@wim lammens You are misunderstanding as well. I am not saying recycling is bad. Recycling is good, steel very much included among things to recycle. I am saying using the material steel does not give any beneficial effects in regards to CO2 above surface level of the planet. Using wood has a positive effect on the reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere given that you plant a new tree when you cut one down. You do realize that fossil fuel is mostly trees and other plants? To get back to the CO2 "balance" we had before the industrial age we have to replace all the fossil fuel we have combusted to bind as much carbon as we have freed. Using trees is good. The only reason there is a negative effect is because the people who cut down the trees are ignorant or greedy. We in sweden cut down huge amounts of trees. We have no problems with deforrested areas. Just google it if you want to learn something new.
Frendh , completely agree with you:)
Reusing the container is also eco-friendly as recycling into steel releases CO2!