The Truth about Container Homes

Are container van homes or shipping container homes worth the hype? Let’s talk!

[thatguyslater]

Reaction to Acht Austria’s Typhoon Proof House soon??? 👌🏼

[HenryAlvarez]

For people who love watching Tiny House videos from other countries (myself included), take note that they have a different climate, different weather conditions and different seismic activity than here in the Philippines. What can be done on their homes may not be as applicable and as practical here. Each country's building code is tailored to address conditions present in that specific country. To better get the best out of your investment, consult a team of Filipino professionals (Architect, Civil/Structural Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Master Plumber, etc.) trained to address your needs as a client. 👌

Great video as always Engr. Slater! 🙌

[biebamlucena]

Slater the Engineer, Oliver Austria the Architect & Elle Uy the Interior Decorator. I stan these professionals giving us essential infos about houses 🙌🏻💕

[Manifest-]

I've been living in a shipping container for 13 years. Our offices and clinic are also from container. It's very durable and we can move anytime anywhere.

[CEOako]

Planning to have my own container van house, you gave me good points on explaining about container van.
Lahat naman ng mga constructions for building a houses has its own pros and cons, hindi mawawala yan. Para sa desidido talaga, yung expense hindi mawawala yan, it is just we need to find ways to lessen the cost but not compromising the quality of things that should to buy for a house.

Heto yung gusto kong sinabi nya, 'Rusts but does not rot'.

I want to dig deep more about container van.

[chucky]

Dude....I’ve been researching on container van homes these past few days, so far your input is tops. Thank you!

[vowselfington]

Grabe. I am so happy that professionals like yourself have entered YouTube. The wealth of useful info na shina-share ninyo is astounding. Subscribed.

[katheeeeeeys]

I'm not studying Engineering courses but it excites me learning this field coming from sir Slater 🙌

[MyRealEstateNotes]

Finally, I saw a deep, technical and honest evaluation of container van homes/structures. Many will benefit from this video as you’ve allowed us to “experience” what it’s really like to be inside a yet unimproved or bare container. You’ve also given information generously. Youtube videos should be as helpful as they are entertaining, especially those who by their titles claim to offer information, know-hows, answers and the like. From another engineer YT creator, well done and keep at it.

[NSAKEY]

It's mobile, extremely strong and long-lasting. It's essentially fire-proof, earthquake-proof, hurricane-proof, termite-proof etc.. Partially-buried or underground designs can provide for excellent climate-control. These can be easily-stacked and expanded upon and will last much, much longer than a traditional build. The reason that these are not so commonly-used is because the idea is still relatively new and such homes may not be attractive to everyone, especially as most people are not educated to the full benefits that they can offer. Designs for container homes can be extremely modern and luxurious. You can spend just as much for a container home as you can for a traditional home, but unless buyers can understand the added value that it can offer, most will likely opt for something more traditional, especially as contractors and those that specialize in container builds may be difficult to find locally.

[ivydaphne]

I think the main appeal highlighted in reality shows and media of the dream container van home is the versatility, the concept of a movable tiny house as well as the concept of recycling/upcycling the van itself for home building. I wish those shows would give more insight to the pros & cons. It's always good to be well informed, Great video! :)

[cjgatmaitan]

There's a container house here near and at first I thought it was just dumped there and after about one or about two years, they're now finishing it as a beautiful house

[dianecudia]

Ohhh. Amazed with the explanation ng corrugated! Make sense. Heheh.

[jnac]

Thanks for this insight, I've been considering a container house and even sketched a plan for one but really building from scratch is the best option. Btw, I love your home design especially the kitchen.

[malourdesdelamerced]

Tips on buying pre-owned house, please! What to check, what to consider, etc.

[magamemes]

Sometimes the cost doesn't matter. I would rather build a 150, 000 dollar container home with my own 2 hands and live in it than pay 150, 000 for a home not made the way I want it. By building it yourself you know everything about your home which makes repair much easier.

[pierre-rose]

Using shipping containers for renting out storage space is a great idea ! Thanks for pointing out the truth, and all the details. Too many people make it sound like you can just plop a container anywhere you please, spend a few dollars, and voilà, you have a nice affordable home, and with the record high inflation these days, it has truly become out of reach for most people !

[dianajoytulaylay]

Architect here. I commend that you mentioned one of the most important information with regards to building with convans: where does it came from and what was stored in there.

Usually, the ones selling it should have a document/paper trail that contains information about the convan. As a designer, safety always comes first. Ive seen a lot of people selling this on really cheap prices and its very risky.

Any kind of metal decking, if not properly waterproofed, is prone to leaking.

And me personally, not a fan of prefab if its for a house.
Anyway, good content!

For all those who will be reading this, always hire a professional and don't give in to DIYS. Every mistake made in building your house will cost you a fortune.

[antoniorableify]

Thank you sir Slater Young at my age I wanted to build a container home but with the explanation you did on this video, I just want to have a simple amacan house! Thank you for explaining the don'ts of owning this type of homes. It was my home for 8 years in the Middle East. 👏👏👏👍

[dhaferkoheji]

Thanks this was an eye opener on the pros and cons plus the feasibility of wether its worth going for a container home or build a low budget concrete house. For me, having seen your video and the cost involved with a container made me rule out the container for a more versatile concrete built house.
Much appreciated