Modloba Construction
Modloba Construction was born out of the extreme passion for construction. With passion comes perfection and satisfaction
Modloba Construction is NHBRC registered. We believe that there is only one way in constructing a building and that is the right way. No idea is too strange for us.
Feel free to give us a call on 021 813 9997.
Container Homes
Why are shipping containers being used to make homes, studios, cabins, and offices?
Well, with about 14 million ‘out-of-service’ containers in the world, there are lots of them available. And playing with giant blocks has a definite appeal!
How strong are container houses?
Shipping container houses are single or family residences that use shipping containers as their primary material. These containers are built for holding cargo on ocean crossings and made of heavy duty, corrosion resistant steel. Containers are designed to hold tons of cargo and be stacked on top of each other during long ocean voyages. Shipping containers are extremely durable, weather and water resistant.
We offer home owners a turnkey solution. The options available are extremely versatile to suit your needs. Container building methods saves a lot of time during the construction process. It is a “cleaner” process and more eco friendly. Imagine the possibilities……. Garage, mancave, braai area, outdoor kitchen, rental property or the house of your dreams.
Ultimately, constructing and living in a shipping container home is a lifestyle choice for those who like the novelty, modern style and ability to use containers to custom design a modular home.
Besides trendiness, interest in container homes is also part of a wider interest in saving money with prefabricated and modular homes. Many potential homeowners are looking for lower construction and maintenance costs.
Shipping containers are generally available in 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft.
Stack them, angle them, start small, build bigger…this type of building is in our opinion is the best modular system accessible to everyone…. There’s containers available just about everywhere.
Standard shipping containers are available in 3 common sizes, ie:
Outside dimensions: 2.99m x 2.44m x 2.59m (L x W x H)
Inside dimensions: 2.84m x 2.28m x 2.26m
High cube (HC) option – height: 2.9m
Standard height – Rare
High cube – Very rare
Outside dimensions: 6.05 m x 2.44 m x 2.59m (L x W x H)
Inside dimensions: 5.44m x 2.28m x 2.26m
High cube (HC) option – height: 2.9m
Standard height – Readily available
High cube – Available
Outside dimensions:
12.19m x 2.44m x 2.59m (L x W x H)
Inside dimensions:
12.04m x 2.28m x 2.26m
High cube (HC) option – height: 2.9m
Standard height – Readily available
High cube – Available
Tiny homes are for the individual looking to downscale, live a simpler life, looking for financial freedom, independence, manageability, maintainability…
Typically floor area will be smaller than 80m2 with living space on ground level and sleeping spaces in a loft
Cupboards are built into walls while optimizing efficient use for storage purposes (no dead spaces)
Bookshelves can be used to double up as ladders to get to loft space
Have stairs pull out, swivel or slide out to add seating, which can be tucked away when not required to clear up space
Tiny homes are full functioning homes on a smaller scale. The functionality is gained by clever design without compromising maneuverability and comfort of the occupants.
The conscientious, the minimalist, the traveller, the adventurer, the creative, the thinker, the philosopher, the alternative…
The traditional room division is thrown out the window with most spaces divided by clever functional design elements
This type of design to live approach takes the meaning of how you live in your home to a whole new level
Those looking for something less complicated and more imaginative.
Smaller footprint = smaller impact
Open plan design allows for a more spacious and open feel in a smaller footprint
A well ventilated, full functional bathroom with shower, basin, vanity and toilet is fit into the space under the sleeping area, tiny home bathrooms typically exclude a bath tub
You spend less time maintaining your home and everything you own, simply because the design fits in with your requirements.
Natural light is used to brighten up the entire house by placing windows and skylights in strategic locations
Add a counter top to your balustrade separating your sleeping space from your living space to cater for a work space
Personal use and usability is the main contributing factor when thinking about design functionality
Every nook and corner is utilized for functionality without cluttering your home
Add a counter to a window sill to extend your kitchen to an outside dining and serving option
Space under stairs become storage or adds functionality to the kitchen
Go as big or as small as you want, but keep in mind, the idea is to stay tiny….the functional design concept brought to us by the tiny house movement can be incorporated in any building style.
Tiny homes come with a built in personal connection as every single element of the house is custom designed and built with you in mind and with your input.
We also offer inclusion as standard to any building we construct. Be part of the construction team if you wish – you can choose which elements you want to construct yourself or assist us to construct. We will offer hands-on training and assistance to you on your site. If you ever thought about building your own house or furniture, but didn’t know where to start…. We’ve got you covered. You can be as involved as you want to be.
If you do not want to be involved, we will take care of the entire build for you and only get your approval where we need to. A pre site meeting and design briefing will be conducted to clarify review points, hold points, inclusion points and inspection points.
Tiny homes are typically constructed out of structural timber, we can also build them using Aluminium or steel frame. If you want a more traditional building method, we can do brick-and-mortar too, but please bear in mind that your walls will take up more space using the traditional brick-and-mortar building method.
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