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Container Houses: Advantages And Disadvantages

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Container houses   are exactly what they sound like; homes built from steel containers, the cargo you see everywhere on trains, trucks and ships. Recently, architects are finding new and creative ways to transform these containers into living spaces, from studios to guest rooms and even single-family homes. Highly durable and able to be built without the hassles of a wood-frame home, container homes are an attractive option for budget-conscious homeowners. Should I choose a Container house? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Container houses  China exporter  gives some pros and cons to you to consider. Pros: Prefabricated Easy to transport Predictable costs Recyclable Cons: Not always effective Structural problems Advantages Prefabricated Many container homes can be used as prefabricated modular homes, which reduces construction time. Some companies advertise delivery in 10 weeks! Most building code inspections are done at the factory, which makes things easier an...

Container Retrofitting and Maintenance

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  You bought a good container and want to transform it into a cozy house. How to insulate it, how to protect it from rain, how to prevent rust, are all issues to consider. Here  modified container house  manufacturer tell you some remodeling ideas. Standard Sizes Containers  are very limited in size and are quickly consumed by plumbing, HVAC, insulation and other systems. A container is designed to fit on a train, which means it is narrow and normal furniture does not fit. A standard module container home is also only 8 feet wide and 8 feet 6 feet high, which doesn't leave much headroom after installing insulation and wiring.   Isolation layer The narrow shape of a shipping container home does not isolate the exterior well. To avoid taking up interior space, relatively thin insulation with a high R-value per inch, such as spray polyurethane foam, is often used. While spray foam is an effective and airtight insulator, the blowing agents used in many brands of spr...