Comments on: Shipping Container House – 2nd Floor Installation

By: crabtrap

crabtrap — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:44:39 +0000

cool idea! to bad you film like crap

By: FatJan

FatJan — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:03:10 +0000

Thanks for posting. I would feel safe living in one of those. If the laws & regs. were’nt so stiff in some states, maybe more people would consider this as an alternative to the expensive and weaker conventional homes. Re-using materials is good as long as they aren’t bad for your health. They help reduce dependency on trees and help ease the pressure on landfills.

By: Aniki893

Aniki893 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:44:54 +0000

I did live in one of these, though a much less luxurious version. When I was in Iraq we called them CHUs (Containerized Housing Units). Not bad living

By: REDDIRTGIRL

REDDIRTGIRL — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:05:49 +0000

I perused your blog with great interest. I’m building a container house in north Texas, and am wondering what you used to insulate your house.

Did you use spray foam? What type and is it open cell or closed cell? Did you spray both the ceiling and the walls, or use something different in each?

I’m at the insulating stage and just trying to get information. I did enjoy your blog. Great work!

Thanks for any insight you might have on the insulation.

Ali

By: avanizaidi

avanizaidi — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:09:12 +0000

We’re not at that stage yet but we are planning to use the Cellulose spray insulation for the walls ( its comparable in cost to traditional fiberglass but more greener and healthier – you can get it at a local home depot) We may use the spray on paint insulation for the outside, but not for sure. For the roof we will used Radient barriers as well as insulation. Good luck!

By: PerfectCareer4uCom

PerfectCareer4uCom — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:33:02 +0000

We love your project very much! As a career support organization, we’ve accepted the challege of converting shipping containers into affordable homes for the elderly and disabled. We would love to talk to you more about maybe assisting us with this type of project. Our current goal is to develop a 120 unit multifamily site, which would be financed by HUD, the government, hopefully. Please viisit our website and send us an email if you can. Thank you! James.

By: TETOYVIENDO

TETOYVIENDO — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:19:20 +0000

How much can cost 1 old container ?

By: Tabooga65

Tabooga65 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:52:48 +0000

3 grand. the 40 ft ones sell for 3 to 3.5 grand.

By: CdnGulfa

CdnGulfa — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:55:47 +0000

In Ontario Canada they sell for $1,800 – $2,900 + shipping. About $400-$500 delivery charge.

By: Studio102

Studio102 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:20:37 +0000

do you have a shipping dock/port where you live? If so go there and see if you can buy one from them.