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

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Top Universe Inc

• Shipping Container Homes Pros, Cons and Cost.

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INTRODUCTION

• 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

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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.
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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.

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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 isnt
  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.

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ARE SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES SAFE?
Its 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.
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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 its
narrow, and ordinary furniture doesnt fit right.
A standard container is also only 8ft wide and
8.6ft in high, which doesnt leave much headroom
after insulation and wiring are installed.
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HOW DO YOU INSULATE A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME?
The narrow shape of a shipping container doesnt
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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
its cheap in rate and necessarily or more
environmentally sustainable. Interested Peoples
can contact us to know more!
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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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