Top 15 Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House

Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House. If you love shipping container homes; or are exploring the possibilities of building your own; this video brings to you the top 15 pros and cons of building a shipping container house, starting with the advantages. Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House. Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House.Pros and Cons of Building a Shipping Container House.

15. Containers are largely available.
14. Container homes are portable.
13. Container homes are structurally sound.
12. Container homes are fast to build.
11. Container homes are ecofriendly.
10. Modular container homes.
9. A container home can be a steel security box.
8. Container modules offer flexible design layout options.
With so many good things to say about shipping containers, let us look at a few pitfalls you need to consider before building a shipping container home.
7. Container indoor climate control is a challenge.
6. Containers have rigid dimensions.
5. Container homes can be health hazards.
4. Finding contractors with experience is hectic.
3. Cutting containers creates structural weaknesses.
2. On-site construction challenges.
1. Restrictive building permits and building codes.

Just like traditional home construction, shipping container homes have their drawbacks. if most of the shortcomings are addressed, building a shipping container home can be one of the most rewarding experiences.
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[jiibomcdinonald]

I just speed up the video by 1.25 and it sounds way better imo I like the voice

[OddLifeCrafting]

It's amazing the amount of different ways to use shipping containers!! My husband and I are building our own house by ourselves using a 40ft shipping container! We can see a lot of pros on building with shipping containers. We are in love with every single step of the building.

[gasaxe]

Floors don't need replacing if you buy your can right.
Seal them is all.
Do not cut openings with abrasive disks. It is very dangerous or fireman construction saw!
Use plasma! This is the best option.
20' containers can easily be placed with a platform tow truck. 2 tons is nothing for one of these.
Paint them with light reflexive colours. This reduces heat build up. A roof over it helps considerably.
Ventalation very important or they will hold moisture.keep air moving.
They are near bullet proof.
A tree can fall on it.
9 Richter quake might knock it off its foundation but easy to jack up again.
Fire resistant.
I live in a comfortable container home with my family.
I have done some fun homes structures with seacans over the past 17 years.
There are more positives than negatives depending on what region of the world you want to do this.

[JeevesReturns]

This vide takes you from “hell yeah” to “no F-ing way” real quick.

[ginagonzalez]

It would help if you have a list of contractors that specialize in shipping containers. Building it from A to Z.

[kimberlypatton]

These are available here near Abilene TX for about 2k for a fairly long one, my neighbor just bought one and put on a concrete base on nearby property formerly left from a large garage/ shed building.I am loving this idea so much for a future option as an older gal when I am forced to be without my invalid husband in the eventual near future.We own our wood house and lot but the repairs and constant upkeep on this falling apart house are not feasible and come faster than my energy and limited income can tolerate.I think this is for me, perfectly ideal in so many areas..The climate challenges are hurdles but research and practical solutions are out there, as simple as the large trees I have for shading it in the summer or building a welded separate canopy over the top.I love the person alization and budget angles though.Plenty of professionals in my area out of work or happy for some side jobs in my area too.

[idealist]

Its FREE info so I won't complain. Thanks Guys

[leslielandberg]

Well done! It is nice to know that I already knew all of this information and intend to utilize a planner and architect, as well as a consultant and contractor. Although do it yourself ears usually balk at such accommodations, I strongly believe we will actually save time and money doing things properly. We also intend to use new containers made for the residential and hobby market.

[outbackbuildingsplus]

The voice is fine. I could understand every word.

[tylerjames]

I love this video so much! I subscribed! This was the most factual video ever!

[MisterReltec]

The four corners and structurally sound, but the roof can not take a huge snow load. We used these all the time in construction and the roof started buckling with 4’ of snow on them. Plus they are HOT as hell in the summer. You may have the shell, but you still need to frame out the inside and add insulation to it.

[marset.designsplus]

Thank you! This was one of the best container homes video I've watched. I actually didn't mind the voice. Normally, i tune off when an automated voice comes on. But, i guess it was the subject matter. Anyway, you've provided me with great info. I'll be checking my port in Trinidad &Tobago in a couple days to start my project. Look forward to more videos from you!!🤗🤩

[Comicsluvr]

While I loved the information contained in the video, the automated voice over was somewhat annoying. Simply buy yourself a decent mic, practice speaking clearly and then do the voice over yourself.

[lisaann]

Thank you that was informative and persise

[nubiasantosphdlmhccst]

Very helpful. Important things consider :) Thank you!

[Philhoppermiller]

Thank you for the info.. I was not aware of the wood problems inside a container. That one thing adds cost to the rebuild. But It probably will not deter us as a storage building. In fact we will not have bugs to contend with.

[briankumpan]

This is what I DO NOT LIKE ABOUT CONTAINER HOUSES. You buy the container, frame the inside and then spray foam for insulation, now you have a cut your space by at least a foot if not more. If I am going to build something that I have to spray foam for insulation, why not build a MONOLITHIC HOME INSTEAD? Here I inflate the balloon and then on the inside spray polystyriene then place rebar in a grid form run all electrical, then shoot concrete on the inside or you can do rebar on the outside and shoot concrete on the outside as well. I'm sure container houses are cozybut lets face it, after the tornados and the fire's the container house is gone but the MONOLITHIC HOME will still be standing. I also won't be installing air conditioning or heat or shingles or paint. No bugs, termites, ants or mold and if I get cold, light a few candles. It does not take massive amounts of energy to heat or cool a MONOLITHIC HOME. It stays about 70 degree's year round and when the tornados go by and every house in the area are gone the MONOLITHIC HOME will still be standing

[micbaeloppenheimer]

The man who did the voice over has been doing this for some time, he usually has a better mic when he does voice-overs, he is quite well known, and has done many voice-overs for quite some time, I do not know the gentleman's name, but his voice is quite recognizable !!!

[bakerperry]

thanks for the information - it was much needed.

[RalphButlerBlurb]

I own the container home which I help build with the help of an architect and a few builders. It is very comfortable although I do have to work out a few bugs of which I must to take responsibility for. When Inside or out on the deck I'm in heaven.