Build a DIY Shipping Container Home Step by Step | Ep. 2 Window Installation

Episode 2: Window Installation

In this video we cover a new way to build a window frame that we have yet to see on other DYI instructional videos for shipping container homes. We wanted to come up with a method that would require little to no welding for those that do not own expensive welding equipment. This video contains a quick run through for those with basic construction knowledge and how to run power tools, but we will also release a video that goes more into depth with a step by step explanation and will release that one soon! But for those that want to read, remember:

1. Build frame for window including the aluminum break metal with 1/8" larger than window opening around all sides of window

2. Measure the outside dimensions of your new frame and layout on the container wall where you want to cut the opening. Allow for 1/4" larger opening for the frame to fit both on height and width of frame

3. Then install frame into cut out on container making sure frame flushes to you insulation and will be tight to interior framing so that you can screw interior framing across the face of window frame

4. install the window once frame is secured / shim the window to hold it in place and fasten to frame using large wood screws.

[wakeupamericaandresist]

We as Americans are so lucky for guys like this that shares his expertise with everyone, I been in the commercial remodel business for 30 yrs. and had to learn on the job or in the union halls. And these guys that know what there doing and to take the time to teach others is just awesome. As for me after 20 years of teaching young apprenticeship kids on the job site lol . I just wish I could say go to YouTube and come back to work tomorrow and just do it. Guys like this is what makes America great. Not politics, just real men and women working hard and helping other people with there knowledge. Thank you my friend, I may cut in a widow or two in my storage containers this week.

[vitinosolano]

Thank you so much. I'm currently homeless, but got a fulltime decent job and a partime job and was looking for my way out and this is my solution. You did a great job with providing the essential information anyone needs to design a home for anyone's needs. Thanks again.

[LifeGQ]

The most detailed, most cinematic, highest quality videos for container builds. Amazing job! Keep it up. Thanks for sharing.

[oliviaquijano]

I would want to have some of those cool, & incredible shipping containers to be used, as my very own Art-Studio, my Friend.

[threetreesfarm]

I love how much you break these things down. Wanting to build my own, but have 0 building experience. Your instruction is 100!!

[johnl]

0:34 "Why do we have 30 year mortgages?...". 👍

[paulhaag]

I think I'm quite innovative and would like to see myself in on of my creative designs of unique shipping container off grid designs

[nourahrmumeenslave]

Thanks, Rachel's Guy, you break it all the way down which isn't always necessary, but much appreciated!

[natebarbee]

Best video by far on container builds. Love the episode by episode breakdown. Great production.

[bahunny]

Really like the window box framing idea. Definitely a lot easier than all of the other videos about window framing (weld) that I've seen. I will be using this concept for sure. Thanks

[alexalessllc.]

Love the window framing! Cutting metal, no problem. there yet. Thank you!

[ahowlmx]

Love the topic but the cut scene music is way too loud. Work on the sound so that I don't have to up vol down vol all the time. Good work overall!

[stanm]

great stuff. Love your content. Keep going.

[neoone]

Hey Rachel he got your gloves!!
Ain't gonna tell nobody else! 🤣

[Mike-pdnp]

You're a Minnesota boy??? Nice!! lol

[grandpixel]

Can you do a video on how you cut and installed the doors?

[afrofantasylit]

There are so many details that you are explaining. It is easy to lose track. It would have been great to show as you do.

[metiamcintosh]

He teaching me alot I want to build 1 here in the Bahamas

[jonathancalhoun]

Small correction. I don't think impact rated windows are tested with a 2x4 launched at 180mph. I think it is closer to 35mph. 180mph might be the wind speed but it isn't the speed that projectiles are thrown at by the wind

[stephenlane]

Love this video! Where is the link for how to get the metal framing?