Shipping Container Homes - Pros, Cons & Costs - Top Universe

1. Top Universe Inc Shipping Container Homes – Pros, Cons and Cost.

2. Shipping Container for Home. • Pros of Shipping Container Homes • Cons of Shipping Container Homes • Are Shipping Container Homes Safe? • What Is The Standard Size of a Shipping Container Home? • How Do You Insulate a Shipping Container Home? • Can You Add a Roof to a Shipping Container Home? • What States Allow Shipping Container Homes? • How Much Are Shipping Container Homes? • How Long Does A Shipping Container Home Last? • Do Shipping Container Homes Rust? • Do Shipping Container Homes Hold Value? • About Top Universe Inc. • Contact Us INTRODUCTION

3. SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR HOME. Shipping container homes are exactly what they sound like; homes made from the steel shipping containers that you see carrying goods everywhere by plan, trucks, and ships. From these giant Lego blocks, people are building homes of all shapes and sizes. Shipping containers are generally available in 6ft to 45ft. The 10ft shipping container can provide about 100 square foot of floor space for a shipping container home. Eight larger containers together can make a two-story house at about 1400 square foot. Hundreds of container micro-apartments together can make a huge apartment building.

4. PROS OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES • Prefab Shipping Container Homes: Many shipping container homes are available as prefabricated modular homes, making construction time shorter. • Ease of Transport and Finding a Site: A worldwide system exists for moving containers around. Once they reach your site, they are relatively simple to set in place on a prepared foundation. • Shipping Container Homes Have Predictable Costs: Most of the work is completed on a factory floor for a fixed price. Delivery to the site, site preparation, foundation, assembly and utility connections are the only variable costs. • Recycled Shipping Container Homes: The environmental appeal of a container home is the idea that you are re-using a leftover product of the shipping industry to make a home.

5. CONS OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES • Shipping Container Homes Are Not Always Effective Recycling: Most factory-built container homes are built from ‘one-use’ containers that have only had a single trip. These containers tend to be in good shape, without dents or rust, so they are nice for building with, instead of containers that have gone ‘out-of-service’ and may be damaged from years of use. Taking a box with lots of shipping life out of service after a single use isn’t effective recycling. And there is way more steel in a container than you need to build a house - if recycled as steel, it could make enough steel studs for 14 framed houses the same size. • Shipping Container Homes Could Have Structural Issues: A shipping container is very strong at the corners, but the roof is not that strong, so typically you need to build another roof over it, especially where there will be snow. Also, the corrugated steel walls are essential to the strength of the structure. This means anywhere you cut out a large window, or door opening requires new reinforcement.

6. ARE SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES SAFE? It’s often not possible to know what has been shipped in a used container – anything from harmless consumer goods to hazardous industrial materials – or what the container has been through. The paints and finishes used on containers are industrial and intended for shipping across the ocean, not residential homes, so that they could contain lead and toxic pesticides.

7. WHAT IS THE STANDARD SIZE OF A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME? The size of shipping containers is quite limiting and can quickly be consumed by plumbing, HVAC, insulation, and other systems. A container was designed to fit on a truck, which means it’s narrow, and ordinary furniture doesn’t fit right. A standard container is also only 8ft wide and 8.6ft in high, which doesn’t leave much headroom after insulation and wiring are installed.

8. HOW DO YOU INSULATE A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME? The narrow shape of a shipping container doesn’t lend itself to insulating the exterior very well. To avoid using up interior space, a relatively thin layer of insulation with a high R-value per inch, such as polyurethane spray foam, is often used. Although spray foam is an effective and airtight insulator, the blowing agents used in many brands of spray foam are powerful greenhouse gases.

9. CAN YOU ADD A ROOF TO A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME? While shipping containers are reinforced at the corners, the existing roof may lack structural integrity. Those looking for container homes capable of support weight, such as weather, should consider if building a roof is right for them. A roof can also provide aesthetic and architectural flair that is common amongst homes in North America. While there are multiple styles of roofs that can be used for a shipping container home as follows, • flat roofs, • pitched roofs, • roof terraces, and • living roofs As container homes continue to rise in popularity, so do requests for homeowners to build homes with them. Repurposed shipping containers are even popping up as markets, hotels, fairs, and mobile shops at local events.

10. WHAT STATES ALLOW SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES? Suburban and rural areas tend to be more open to shipping container homes; however, some states areas are visibly more open to alternative living. Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Makati, Malabon, and Pasig are among the more progressive states that have, to some level, opened their doors to shipping container homes. Manila already plays host to many container homes. Even though Pasig is known for its red tape, it has been open to container homes and hybrid container homes. Quezon and Caloocan experience some of the most lenient and forward-thinking zoning regulations in the Philippines. As alternative living options continue to grow, it's only a matter of time before more states in the country begin to allow shipping container homes in designated areas.

11. HOW MUCH ARE SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES? So what will a shipping container home cost? Smaller and Larger more basic container homes can range between spaces and modifications. Shipping container homes, in some cases, can cost half as much per square foot than traditional stick building. However, it isn't easy to compare apples to apples, and there are many factors to consider. So what can increase the cost? While land costs and climate requirements are significant considerations, it can also depend on many factors, including: • Size, layout, design, and the number of containers required. • Welding and Fabrication requirements. • Cleaning cost if the container is used. • Plumbing and electrical. • Siding, Flooring • Kitchen and bathroom finishes • Lofts, Windows, Doors • Insulation • and more.

12. HOW LONG DOES A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME LAST? Shipping container homes should last at least 25 years but will last much longer if they are well maintained or if you use siding to protect the exterior. Rust is the single most common issue that can reduce the lifespan of a shipping container home. It's important to inspect your shipping container home and look for rust spots. Any problematic areas should be treated and repaired to reduce the chance of rust spreading.

13. DO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES RUST? Since shipping container homes are made out of metal, there is the possibility that they may rust. Some shipping containers are initially manufactured with alloys, a process commonly referred to as weathering steel or corten steel, which helps to form a surface level of rust which mitigates further corrosion. The climate where the container is located also factors into whether a shipping container home will rust as wet and dry climates affect shipping containers differently.

14. DO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES HOLD VALUE? A well-maintained shipping container home can retain its resale value much like a traditional home. They're fairly easy to resell since they can be loaded onto a truck and shipped almost anywhere. Prior to purchasing, you may want to inquire as to whether the shipping container home was manufactured for your climate and, if not, inquire as to the modifications you may need to make so that it's appropriate for it's intended location. Here is one example of pre-designed, factory-built container homes based in Manila, Philippines. They create homes using one to eight containers, with high-quality finishes. Their largest model, HO8, is a two-story home with just over 1400 square feet of floor area.

15. You might love to have a container home because you may like the idea and the look. It is the chance to play with blocks in a DIY design, or the quick delivery time for a manufactured model. it’s cheap in rate and necessarily or more environmentally sustainable. Interested Peoples can contact us to know more!

16. ABOUT TOP UNIVERSE INC Top Universe Inc is a highly diversified business involved in Shipping, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, and Container Trading. We offer quality new and used shipping containers in a variety of shapes and sizes at the best prices. Our inventory consists of 6ft to 45ft long containers which are available as flat racks, high cubes, open top, open side, and standard boxes, as well as chassis in various lengths. We also supply DNV and chemical storage containers at competitive rates. Our all-steel boxes are versatile enough to suit every need – from industrial storage to transportation to building modular spaces – while our dedicated team guides you at every stage to ensure that you choose the right container each time you buy from us.

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