Comments on: Shipping Containers

By: Thursday Alternative Housing Open Comments | SergeBone

Thursday Alternative Housing Open Comments | SergeBone — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:37:27 +0000

[...] found myself perusing web sites for shipping container homes. These containers can be a way of providing functional and affordable housing, though it ain’t always what you [...]

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:00:47 +0000

I have a small lot on whidbey Island and would like to have a garage with a workshop/living area and I want to keep it very small because I dont want to have to pay big property taxes. Ive looked at yurts but they wont allow them. I am very very interested in a potential fpr using a cargo container my idea is a room with a toilet and shower period. then one sink for kitchen with small refrig next to it a microwave is all thats needed for cooking KEEP IT SIMPLE. SO A FUTON FOR BED AT NITE SMALL TABLE 2 CHAIRS FOR EATING ALL COULD BE DONE . INSULATION BECAUSE IT GET VERY COLD UP ON THE ISLAND EVEN EVEN IN OAK HARBOR BANANA BELT. ?????????? WHATS THE CHEAPEST WAY I CAN DO THIS ISEE IN NEW MEXICO THEY HAVE A ONE CONTAINER DWELLING FOR $10,OOO, NOW WERE TALKING……..

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:55:55 +0000

By: Dee

Dee — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:54:51 +0000

I have a small lot on whidbey Island and would like to have a garage with a workshop/living area and I want to keep it very small because I dont want to have to pay big property taxes. Ive looked at yurts but they wont allow them. I am very very interested in a potential fpr using a cargo container my idea is a room with a toilet and shower period. then one sink for kitchen with small regrig next to it a microwave is all thats needed for cooking KEEP IT SIMPLE. SO A FUTON FOR BED AT NITE SMALL TABLE 2 CHAIRS FOR EATING ALL COULD BE DONE . INSULATION BECAUSE IT GET VERY COLD UP ON THE ISLAND EVEN EVEN IN OAK HARBOR BANANA BELT. ?????????? WHATS THE CHEAPEST WAY I CAN DO THIS ISEE IN NEW MEXICO THEY AHVE A ONE CONTAINER DWELLING FOR $10,OOO, NOW WERE TALKING……..

By: Mike Tuttle

Mike Tuttle — Fri, 20 May 2011 20:36:28 +0000

Shawn,

Sounds real nice, even bigger than the penthouse apartment in Fremont! contact me offlist to reconnect miketuttle70atgmail

By: Keith Tremblay

Keith Tremblay — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:49:55 +0000

Another great resource dedicated to do-it-yourself shipping container modifications and conversions is http://www.shippingcontainerforum.com It’s a message board geared towards answering questions related to turning containers into cabins, houses, sheds, etc. Forums include how to refurbish, insulate, move, cut, and weld containers.

By: john simmis

john simmis — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:59:56 +0000

Building with containers is worth taking a look at if you are contemplating a new home.

Good resource is the Residential Shipping Container Primer website. A DO IT YOURSELF (DIY) REFERENCE AND FOR CONVERTING RECYCLED INTERMODAL CARGO SHIPPING CONTAINERS INTO BUILDINGS AND ARCHITECTURE.

Lots of example buildings, details, facts, and links to other articles. They have something new that you can setup your own project wiki to get help with your project if you are the design build sort…

By: JOSH

JOSH — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:25:56 +0000

Really Quick, That container house is in texas and had no insulation.. It isn’t going to work. It’ll need a roof in no time and paint every few years.

Also, $150/sqft is REALLY expensive. I just purchased and insulated a container with metal SIPS for a little over $2000. Amenities and a rubber roof could be added for another $2-3000 including beds etc. I am in DE and would be glad to show you our work. You’d be in the low $20/sqft range.

JOSH ObjectsUnlimited@gmail.com

By: Archi

Archi — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:52:00 +0000

Swawn,

Hope to show us the pictures with your work

By: TM

TM — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:57:59 +0000

Shawn .
You mention drafting structure plan …
I did study how to draw ( and calculating ) in construction building houses , I took one class …My knowledge may not up to date and I don’t get certified for it ( as you already know , I go back to college every 2 years to learn for fun …I have real estate license for the knowledge < not work in any day , just learn for knowledge ) so I know how to do the drafting myself , but I do need a certify architect to stamp it to make it valid , by the way , English is my third language …that meant I don't know nor understand slang of any kinds . Thanks, TM.