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Shipping containers for sale in Houston are very easily accessible that you can surely find something you can use to build your own container home.
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September 14, 2017 How You Can Turn Shipping Containers for Sale in Houston Into a Comfortable Home The popularity of container homes keep growing in recent years because of the many benefits that can be derived from it. Foremost of these is the practicality of the material because it is already modular in form. Another come-on is that the material is not only sturdy, but it also has great potential to deliver high aesthetic value. If you are considering joining the shipping container home bandwagon, here are some helpful tips that you can use for your project. Page | 1
What Type of Units Should You Get? Visit a trusted supplier like Equipment Management Services and you’ll see that there are many different kinds of shipping containers for sale in Houston, ranging from dry goods containers to open roofs, tunnel containers, and more. It’s important to know what types are going to be best suited for the kind of structure that you envision so you can properly map it out. You need to know the dimensions of the units so you can prepare the foundation as well as if you’re building a single or multiple level structure. If you’re building more than one level, for instance, the shipping containers at ground level can be open roof types. Working with an architect will make choosing just the right types a lot easier. Proper Insulation Regardless if your unit is brand new or used, your contractor must ensure that it is properly insulated. Your architect or contractor can recommend the type of insulation required for your locale. Without insulation your home will be vulnerable to leaks, rust, and temperature extremes. Proper insulation will help keep your unit warm in cold temperatures or keep it cooler in warmer climes which will help you save on air conditioning and heating costs. Plan the Layout One of the more common mistakes that would-be-container-home-owners do is that they just naturally assume they can easily stack units one atop of each other and then weld or remove sections. You should realize that there are certain sections of the container body that may not be prudent to cut a hole into, because otherwise its structural stability may suffer in the long term. Page | 2
This is also why it’s crucial that you work in close coordination with your contractor and an architect or civil engineer, so that you’ll be properly appraised of the progress of your container home project. Properly designed, containers can be safely stacked multiple levels high. There are hotels built from shipping containers to prove this. Heed these simple but helpful tips so you can soon experience the joys of repurposing a shipping container into your own creative home. You may even find that container homes are much more budget-friendly than conventional types aside from being inherently more durable. About Equipment Management Services: Equipment Management Services is a long-standing trusted supplier for maritime industry clients, business, and even individuals. We take pride in providing quality shipping containers, whether brand new or used. We serve primarily clients from the Seattle/Tacoma and Dallas/Fort Worth regions, but we are also open to providing service even for those outside these areas. Sources: 11 Tips You Need to Know Before Building a Container Home. ArchDdaily.com. How to Build Your Shipping Container Home the Right Way. ContainerHomePlans.org. Page | 3
