Modloba Container Homes
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
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