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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    Timber home construction

    Timber homes have a lower carbon footprint than conventional brick and mortar

    Timber homes can be constructed much faster than brick and mortar homes

     

    Traditional brick and mortar

    Concrete, bricks, mortar….

    We can build your home using traditional building methods or do a mix-match of new techniques and traditional.

    Steel structure or aluminium structure clad with Magnesium board or filled in with brickwork…. your imagination is our only limitation

    Patio construction

    We construct patios and verandas. We can do them in Afrikaans as well … dan bou ons vir jou ‘n stoep

    Tiny homes

    Tiny homes are full function homes on a smaller scale. Typically the kitchen, lounge and bathroom would be on the ground floor with sleeping spaces in the loft.

    It’s a lifestyle for those who want to have a smaller footprint, might enjoy minimalism and does not want to be overindebted for years to come.

    Container Homes

     

    Does living in a box sound appealing to you? Why not choose a container home.

     

    Crack repair

    We make cracks disappear permanently. We use steel reinforcement methods that will not allow the cracks to reappear. We have knowledge of the causes for cracked walls, floors and foundations.

    Earthships

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