Shipping containers house are steel boxes designed to withstand the harshest of conditions on the seven seas. While this means they're certainly built to last, it isn't exactly clear how long this is supposed to be. Haulage companies tend to depreciate their containers over 10-12 years, but this is by no means their maximum lifespan. When maintained properly and used either for storage or as a modified building, shipping containers can last in excess of 35 years. Whether you're planning to use a container for construction site storage, extra space in a school, or simply to stash away your excess possessions, here are five simple steps to prolong the life of your shipping container house. MADE TO LAST… Rustproofing – Shipping containers are made out of Corten steel (also known as "weathering steel") which is specifically designed to withstand prolonged exposure to saltwater. Having said this, this type of steel is not invincible. If the surface of your container is damaged, then it’s possible for rust to develop, which can potentially lead to long-term structural problems. To avoid this, be sure to conduct regular checks for rust on the external walls and corners. If you notice any rust, sandblast it down to the unaffected metal, then seal and apply a rust-resistance paint. Clear the roof – Shipping containers are designed to be stacked on top of each other. Almost all of the weight is born through the corner posts of a container, making the roof relatively weak in comparison. Unless your container has been specifically modified to hold weight on its roof, we'd advised keeping it clear to avoid any long-term damage. Mount your container on a foundation – If you keep your container on a field, it's a good idea to place it on top of a concrete foundation. Not only will this help to keep it secure, but it will also decrease the chance of moisture seeping into its base and causing rust. Keep dry and well-ventilated – As we've mentioned before, "container rain" can cause damage to both the structure and contents of a container. To make sure this doesn't happen, keep your container well-ventilated and dry, using desiccants where possible. Lubricate moving parts – It might sound basic, but keeping the moving parts of your container well-lubricated will help keep rust at bay. Concentrate on the container doors, as well as any other hinges.

If you are looking for a cheap but sustainable solution for your engineering project, container house plans will be your best choice. Detachable modular container houses are generally more affordable and faster than using other construction materials, especially when planning camps, worker housing, and site offices. Container house plans allow you to be creative and easily achieve many ideal functions. Topindus has 12 years of experience in container house design and manufacturing. We have the most professional design team and service team. If you don't know how to design and build a container house, please be patient and read the following 6 steps, I believe you will find inspiration from them. I. Set Your Budget Before the container house plan starts, the first thing you need to do is to set a reasonable budget. Because the modular container house is mainly made of steel structures, sandwich panels, and a simple electric system. So compared with traditional buildings, container houses are more economical. But it still depends on the location, size, design, and function of your house. The size of each standard container unit is 5.95*3*2.8m, and it can be used alone or combined horizontally and vertically for a larger space. You need to measure the length and width of the land area first. Normally, the house area should not exceed 70% of the house area. For example, if your land area is 200 square meters, then the building area is best about 140 square meters. Each of our standard container house areas is 18 square meters, and the price of each one is around 2500-3000 USD. So you can roughly calculate the budget of the house. In addition, we recommend that you prepare an additional 20% of your budget as an emergency fund. This is a budget reserved for unexpected delays and costs in the construction process. Or furniture and decoration etc. Most importantly, this budget is only the price of the house and does not include sea freight. II. Know Your Local Building Codes The container house is a very safe temporary building. All the designs are in compliance with the construction requirements. Generally, you can build the container house freely in your location. Of course, the requirements of different regions are different. It is recommended that you contact the local construction department to find out detailed information about the building codes in your area. Our container houses have been exported to South Africa, Asia, South America, and many other regions. According to our experience, almost all of them meet the local building codes. III. Container House Plans Requirements If you only know the construction area of the project, but don't know how to plan and design. Don't worry, please provide the following basic parameters, and then we will recommend the best design for your reference. 1. Choose A Container House Size. Our standard container size is 20ft, 40ft, if you need to customize, please provide specific length, width, height parameters. 2. What Functional Area Do You Need? What Is The Quantity? For example dormitory, office, laundry room, toilet, shower room, warehouse, etc. 3. How Many Floors Do You Need To Build? Our container houses can be stacked up to 3 floors under the condition of ensuring solidity. IV. Think About the Local Climate and Environment Before designing container house plans, please consider the following: Check your site and pay attention to the bearing capacity of the soil. The local rainfall, whether it rains often if so, we will provide you with a professional roof design. Whether it is in a city center or a noisy place, better sound insulation is required. Does it often snow in winter in the local area? What is the maximum wind speed in the area, and does it need to be wind resistant? Whether it is near to the sea, the house needs anti-rust and anti-corrosion treatment. V. Design Drawings & Floor Plans After planning the container house floor plans, you can start drawing sketches. We will provide you with the best home layout drawings. Once you are satisfied with the layout you have made, we can use 3D modeling tools to understand the appearance and internal layout of your home. VI. Add Exterior Features Because the container house wall panel is very flat, it can be decorated with different patterns of exterior panels, which is very beautiful. Of course, you can also design a corridor or terrace for the house. Like our traditional buildings, the appearance of the container house can be very beautiful. Conclusion It may be a great challenge to make container house plans by yourself, but with the help of Topindus, it is very easy to make your dream home come true. I hope this short article will be helpful to you in terms of the cost of container houses, how to buy container houses, etc. If you are going to build a container house, Topindus is always here, please feel free to contact us, helping you build an affordable and beautiful house is our mission.

“What is a container home? How Much Does a Container House Cost? “These are the questions that many customers care about and are often asked. The cement house in everyone's impression is expensive and the building time is long, many end users are in a headache for them, The coming of our prefabricated container house has solved these problems. Its mobility and low price have become a substitute for traditional buildings. Today, we also source more questions about the container cost: What affects the price of container houses? Are there any extra hidden costs? What is Portable Container House ? K-Home portable container house is a modular system, which means it can be made up of multiple container units, a standard container unit is 3*6*2.8m, Based on your need, the modular container can be combined and stacked to one-floor office, 2-story construction facilities, also, this modular container are popular for the portable classroom, mining camp. Moreover, the container unit size is not fixed, they can be customized from 3*3m to 4*8m, if you want larger space, several units will be connected, these sizes are popular in remote labor houses. The supply scope is not limited, the furniture, such as desk, wardrobe, beds, they'll be load and transported together with house materials. The basic principle of the prefabricated container house is that the profiles or modules of the house are constructed in a controlled factory environment, and then transported to the construction site, then assembled and installed, and placed on the foundation. According to the complexity of the house, the designer can use one or more prefabricated modules to combine anywhere. The wholesale container house is convenient and quick to install, can be cut at will, and saves the construction period. The surface material and insulation material of the sandwich panel of K-home wholesale container house is rock wool, which is a non-combustible material, which can fully meet the requirements of fire protection regulations for mobile houses. wholesale container houses have the advantages of lightweight, high strength, thermal insulation, beauty and durability, and clean construction. They are widely used in container office buildings, container dormitories, container schools, container warehouses, container ships, container toilets, container kiosks, container door guards, Temporary container houses for temporary clinics, outdoor operations, etc. What will Affect the Price of Container House? 1.Size And Design As we mentioned, the size of the container van is not fixed. Compared with the standard size (3*6*2.8m), the customized container will be a little higher. Because we manufacture standard container house components in batches, the steel material can be fully used and the production speed and efficiency will also be faster. If the size needs to change because of your project needs or land restrictions, we will customize the size for you individually, and all the components will be produced separately, so there will be some waste of raw materials, and labor costs will also increase. So the size is a big factor to influencing the price. 2. House Parts Specification As we all know, quality determines the price. container cabin can be used for 20 years in mild weather. If you expect a lower or higher service life, the house's component parameters will change accordingly. For example, this house only needs to be used for 5 years. The price of each house can be FOB$1900, or the local need to resist hurricanes, the price of portable container unit maybe $3500-$4000. Keep in mind pricing fluctuates with industry market conditions we are just using this as an example. Depending on the market they could be more or less expensive but the rations between condition types are typically consistent. 3. Quantity If you buy multiple containers, K-home usually offers bulk discount rates, so the 20ft container home cost will be lower. The mini order quantity is 4 units. 4. Load And Delivery The price is vary depending on the quantity will one shipping container loads, the more you load, the lower the price. Are There any Extra Hidden Costs? K-Home can give you a certain answer: No. K-Home Flat Pack Container Home is the one-consummation solution, no need complex foundation, besides prefabricated house material, the lights, electricity wire, socket, switch are all-inclusive, so the people can live in once finish installation. Conclusion There are many prices in the market for prefabricated modular container houses, pls remember the lower price won't supply good quality, so before you do a final decision, pls consider and compare more information, such as the wall panel steel plate, the panel density, the thickness of beams and columns, we Xiamen Topindus Group Company are an experienced team that has more than 12 years manufacture and export experience. Contact us, pls be assured that you'll get the best solution.

TOPINDUS developed a new foldable container house based on the old folding container house. Compared with the old one, the new foldable container home can be folded more than 100 times, almost over half than the old one. The service life of the new one is about 15 year and the old one is about 5-8 years. The new foldable prefab container house is in different folding style, it is folded by roller hinge sliding, not by wall folding.

Shipping container homes have been steadily becoming more and more popular as alternatives to traditional housing. They may look unappealing at first due to their hard, right angles lacking any trace of creativity on the part of the manufacturer, but they offer a lot more beyond their seemingly plain rectangular appearance. Here are just three advantages that you could get from what some people see as nothing more than an enormous steel box. Shipping container homes are built to last Shipping containers were originally designed to keep cargo intact while being transported over great distances. For this to become possible, cargo must always be protected from extreme weather and the other unforgiving conditions that are likely to be encountered during transit, such as bumpy roads and vehicular accidents. Containers therefore required the use of steel walls that are as much as four inches thick to make sure that whatever they held inside would be kept safe no matter how punishing the outside conditions were. The decision to use such thick, strong walls proved to be a sound one. Around the world today, thousands of shipping containers that have been discarded after they have spent years serving their original purpose are now fulfilling entirely new functions in various applications. This should leave no doubt in your mind that a home that began life as a shipping container, or even a container that has been used as a home after being delivered straight from the factory, is sure to be around for a very long time regardless of the climate in your area. A container home costs less than a traditional house Being plain and simple in appearance has one obvious benefit: lower cost. Because the main structure of what will constitute the house is already available, it will cost less overall than brick, steel, and all the other materials you will need to build a typical single-story home. There's no need for you to put the roof/ceiling, the walls, and the floor together because all these are delivered to you in one piece and essentially ready for occupancy. It is also because of that same simplicity that shipping containers present fewer problems for anyone looking to buy a new house. Because they are lower in price compared to traditional houses, the accompanying mortgage is lower as well, enabling homeowners to be debt-free much sooner. Finally, maintenance will also cost less compared to that of a traditional home. As typical shipping containers are designed to withstand the most punishing conditions, you will find yourself worrying less about factors that could put your home's structure at risk such as flooding and termites. They allow you to be creative This is especially true if you manage to acquire more than one container to serve as your home. If you have two or more containers, you can stack them one on top of the other to have a multistory dwelling, side by side for increased floor area, or just about any way you want whenever you want (for as long as you do not violate the local building code or impinge on other people’s land, of course). Thus, if you started out with two containers side by side but decided after a few months that stacking them vertically like building blocks is a better idea, you could easily pursue that option if you wish. You won't be able to enjoy such freedom with a house that is readily available or one that still needs to be built from scratch. Even if you feel you have the resources to build a new home from the ground up, the time you spend putting everything together could easily stretch into months, usually no less than five for a standard single-family dwelling. That is time you could have been spending actually living in and benefitting from a shipping container home. Also, because these containers were originally designed to be easily moved from one place to another, you may opt to move your container home by as little as a few feet in any direction or even just change its orientation while remaining in the same parcel of land (However, either option will require you to hire the services of a forklift operator or any similar business.). With benefits like these, it becomes easy to see why a growing number of people around the world have opted for shipping containers that will serve as their homes. Perhaps it's time you started thinking about getting one for yourself and for your family.