Connecting Two Shipping Containers Together! Double Wide Home, Garage, Warehouse - DIY - NO WELDING!
Connecting Two Shipping Containers Together! Double Wide Home, Garage, Warehouse - DIY - NO WELDING!
Follow along in this video as we connect two 40-foot shipping containers together! It is not as easy as cutting out the center walls and pushing them together. It’s a lot more difficult than that, but we have a kit that makes this process easier! And it doesn’t REQUIRE WELDING!
This double wide container will be used as a storage warehouse, but you can use a double wide sea container for many purposes. You can convert this sea can building into a container house, garage, workshop or whatever you would like to modify it into. It is a 40' x 16' structure, so you have a lot more room to create what you want!
We will also be performing other modifications to this building, such as strut channel framing, spray foam insulation, and electrical, but we will mainly show you the requirements you need to follow to make this container conversion as smooth as possible.
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1:17 - Foundation Information & Flat Bar Install
2:21 - Welding Temporary Post In Place
2:51 - Building Trusses and Double Wide Container Headers
3:57 - Strut Line Framing
6:32 - Spray Foam Insulation
8:25 - Installing DW Headers Onto Containers
11:36 - Electrical
12:02 - Bridge Fittings Information
15:26 - Walkthrough & Conclusion
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Awesome video, but this just reinforces in my mind that using metal shipping containers outside of their intended purview is very costly and time consuming. They are great as an inexpensive and extremely weatherproof storage shed, but once you start altering their design it becomes a losing battle to make them worth their while when you can just buy a metal building kit that is 30x40 and has a man door plus 1-2 roll up doors, pre-engineered for wind and snow, and costs about 10-20k.
What's the wind capacity on one of those? A containers is 180 mph and made to be transportable from one location to another
@@infamouspaul32806 It depends on the manufacturer and what they were engineered for. Most engineered steel buildings have wind ratings around 140mph, as that is generally around the most stringent code rating needed for most any structure. They can be built for upwards of 180mph though. Yes, an intact shipping container that is properly secured to a foundation or concrete pad will have an excellent wind rating, but that all goes away once you start cutting into them. Once you start adding the costs of two 40' shipping containers, plus the cost of all that labor we just saw, plus the cost of shipping, you get well north of a basic red iron metal building kit that has 2x the space plus 1.5x the height.
@@jimyeats I understand the logic here and you make some great points, especially concerning the expense for having a company ship these with such mods. I used to work on containers (repairs) on a government transportation contract, though, and wouldn't hesitate to use them with such mods since most of the structural strength is still retained after losing a wall. Adding columns for support would obviously work instead of the overhead truss if one didn't require the clear space all the way across. It wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me, at least. In my mind, I would trust properly secured containers moreso than one of the steel structures (I've seen far too many torn apart in just straight-line winds over the years, so that's probably why I'm leery of them). As for the costs, you're probably right about the kits being less expensive per square foot. I've no idea what this particular design cost but even a prebuilt metal building without a floor cost a small fortune. I and another driver hauled two 20x20 foot metal buildings that had two man doors, no floors, basic wiring and two fluorescent fixtures in the peak (no insulation or other fixtures) from Denver to Chicago that were craned onto pads at an electric substation in 2020. If I recall correctly, each of those cost over six figures. Just figured I'd toss that in for more food for thought. :)
U are right, except than u need a concretefloor for ur shed thats another 15k. And if u ever need to move now u unbolt the containers and move them to a next spot. I use them for my store, I bought a house put 4containers in the yard and thats my shop. If I ever default on my mortgage I cut the welds off and replace them to a empty lot that I can rent and dont lose my income. Thats why I didnt want anything build. Also the tax on ur property raises if u build a big shed. This isnt concidered a building.
@@jimyeats do you have any video recommendations you could link that you like for metal building kits?
you should use that header as the support for a "peaked" roof. Then you have no drainage issues . You could use the sections you cut out of each side as the metal roofing.
And fill the foam between the roof panels
@googlemustdie Now you're talking.
Please look into this additional to the plan for system. I live in the great white north as well. Using this "scrap" to give you just a modest roof slope would be a big advantage. The snow and ice load can get very tall and heavy on a flat surface. The raised truss structure above the roof will guarantee a huge drift on the roof on 1 side the other or both. Using the discarded side panels will add a slippery low angle roof for the snow and ice to simply slide off when the sun comes out.
that was my first thought too when they cut them out, but they would need to be re welded after cutting the bit out for the temporary support
Less than 3:12 is still considered a flat roof, so the center would need to be at least 2’ high on an 8’ wide container. Water will run off most any roof, but it would need to be at least 3:12 for snow to have any chance of sliding. Also, because the slope length is longer than the flat width of the container, it would need to be a high container (>8’) to have any chance of being a one-piece roof.
Possibly the best video out there about actually modifying the can. Assuming these could be high cubes, the finished interiors could look like any fine custom home with recessed lighting, HVAC send/returns and diverse wiring and plumbing options for adjacent spaces. ☀☀☀☀☀
Great video. Thanks for getting into the nitty gritty part of joining containers. Most container advocates lie or conveniently skip over the fact that the walls are part of the container's structural integrity. I pursued the container thing for years, but once I did the research on all of the costs of reinforcement and dealing with the headaches of working with metal, it was just easier and ultimately cheaper to deal with stick-built.
Yeah exact same route I went. Got a wood prefab modular for less cost per sq/ft than it would have been to get this done. Some insurance companies have issues with these as well and will charge you double the cost of a typical house
Thanks for this important cost and insurance information, as I have been considering building with a shipping container I already have. So now it's back to the drawing board!
If you build a shipping container house you wont need insurance its made of steel as long as you build the inertia with fire proof materials and if you don't need a mortgage from a bank@@jsunproter1940
Great video describing how two containers become one unit. Excellent use of hardware and the supports before cutting off side panels. Thank you,and I look forward to seeing more videos from, "The Container Guy".
Yes! I loved how you put those two together! For me, I'm thinking one 10' with one 8'!
Way too much work and expenses. Alone hauling 10' is as costly as 20' or even 40' container. Wooden construction is way easier and cheaper handled, as well as you don't simply work with steel as wood! It is completely different and way more demanding craft ...
The company I work for use an adjustable container conector, which pulls the containers much closer together and a rubber seal is used, I like what you done
Your attention to customer service by making it as easy as possible for the customer is extraordinary. How you're always looking to make your designs better is amazing
Thank you Tony!
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Look around for alternative options. The whole concept is way to complex and expensive with no advantages, even lots of needless and very costly issues!
Wouldn’t a steel building built from scratch be an easier proposition.
Love the design. Great explanation of the floor sagging without the added plates.
If you don't have a slab and are just setting it on the ground you could easily bareback under the edge of those floors with some angle iron. No sagging
It's really nice to see somebody in a company that really knows how to improve something for their customers get a better quality product I definitely going to keep you guys in mind
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And the willingness to change.
I love that people are using containers for homes. I am all for repurposing for other uses and using containers is just one of those.
Looks great, but also looks like an expensive process with all that labor involved and not even on the property yet.
Exactly. You can buy a 30x40 basic metal building kit for about 10-20k that is 1200 square feet and has 10-12 foot high walls and is pre-engineered for wind and snow ratings.
@@jimyeats Pretty great honestly.
@@jimyeats : Big deal. You can buy a 8x40 ft steel shipping container for $2500 each out of Houston. You just have to pay for trucking and crane charges. They have no problem with snow or wind because they are constructed out of 14 gauge steel. The labor costs of that 30x40 building are not cheap.
@@nitromartini1422 Yes, if you are just using a shipping container for storage and not modifying them they can make really good sense if you want a simple, durable, narrow, low ceiling height storage area. I haven't seen any 8x40 containers going for $2500 dollars recently myself, but I'm sure you could find one that is in rough shape for that price before you factor in taxes and transport fees. This video was about heavily modifying two shipping containers. The minute you start doing stuff like combining containers, cutting out sidewalls, buying metal, doing labor on them, their cost efficiency dramatically disappears. The 30x40 was just an example, and many are DIY kits. You could get a smaller versions as well. They are all engineered for wind and snow loads. I have experience with both modifying storage containers, metal building, along with standard wood frame structures and I really can guarantee that if you try and heavily modify a couple of shipping containers like they are in this video you will end up spending far more than you would for a comparable size building make from a metal building kit or simple stick build.
@@jimyeats : I have my own welding equipment, torches, metal cutting equipment, and much more. I have the luxury of being able to do all sorts of things that the average Joe cannot do. Those prefab sheet metal building are crap. I have a Miracle Truss 30 by 40 kit and I am not impressed. They are like tin cans compared to a 14 gauge shipping containers, which can be stacked and are highly flexible. Your economic and fabrication situation is probably quite different than mine.
Exactly what I needed to see. I'm drawing up plans for a container home and want 2-40"ft containers as a base and 2-20"ft also side by side on top. Glad you posted this so that we can see the room side. Great living space.
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@@seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 not sure what this has to do with shipping containers or why you would post this here, but ok
I was thinking of a container home in a greenhouse, the greenhouse would help keep it warm ( vents in the roof keeping it cool in summer ) and give an outdoor space - until I found out how much a greenhouse large enough to house a shipping container would cost. There is a you tube vid of some people who built a greenhouse around their home.
@@joejoejoejoejoejoe4391 yup. it's one of kirsten dirksen's videos, and the house is in denmark.
U got have money to waste! I say go for it
Really impressive and clearly explained, well thought out. A big problem with container homes is how narrow they are, this makes the space a lot more practical and the join is properly engineered so you dont have to worry about the ceiling caving in!
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Nice job! Thanks for teaching us lots of good how-to tips.
Thank you for sharing.. So many people are now using these containers for homes, shop's & even underground emergency shelters.. Nice to see someone creating a business building them and going the extra mile and actually showing people how to DIY it.. Only sad part to this is.. I can see the price for them going up & up.. First they were almost giving them away, soon your going to have to get a loan to buy one..
lol just build a shed from lumber bet its cheaper and a lot more durabel.......
No....they are not....
@@malacruxnorman3162 I dunno. An 8 x 10 box was 4k if we did all the work back in the day. Double walled plywood on both sides. I understand wood is REALLY not cheap now, so I'd avoid til you need it. Or steel frame might work, too.
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Affordability was the initial idea of using containers
"no welding, but just some"
Haha, no leaks, just a little.
Excellent argument for shipping containers being great...as shipping containers.
A very clever and sturdy connector, really good way to do it.
Cool idea. I've always wanted to see what holds containers together. Pretty simple lock. It works on ships, it'll hold on the ground forever. 👍
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This looks like a great product and could last the test of time. New these aren't cheap but maybe with used ones coming to market they will be a killer of a deal. I think a two person or three in two working weeks can build a garage 24 by 24. I know we used to frame 3,500 sq ft homes in two weeks with 4 - 5 people crew.
How much it will cost 40ft container?
@@reydiaz919 If you mean the container cost itself, $4,700 for a 1 trip 40ft high cube. Those are probably what you want if you plan to make stuff like this out of them. You can go the used route, then you're looking at around $2,400 but they can be kinda rough. These prices are picked up from the depot here in Dallas, so it's just an example (I picked up a used 20footer today for $1600)
Love containers. My friend Dave does too. Love to see more of this project as time goes on. 😊👍🇺🇲
I love women as well, still doesn't want to deal with them personally. Looks is gratis and meanwhile more important things can be done in harmony..
Is nice when you listen to a professional explain everything about their work. Expertise is key! Congratulation on this great product!
For a hammer everything is nail ... Use your eyes
Thank you very much for the kind words and watching.
Nice work on the headers id like to see a 3 wide done with a pitched roof instead of just leaving it flat. I have alot of shop equipment and tools that would need more room. Awesome work
Stay tuned. Videos to come!
If you need more height the way industry does it is use a steel kit building to bridge containers (or rows thereof) used as sidewall storage. Not everything needs to be made from the containers. If you end up cutting off everything but the floor there is either no point in using containers or you could buy "flat rack" units instead for instant level steel flooring then build atop that. For example you could weld three 40' flat racks (ends removed for other use) side by side then join those to two 40' High Cubes (standard height boxes suck for shops, stand inside and see why I don't buy them!) as sidewall sealed storage. Top off with a Steelmaster style steel "container cover" and you have a structure you can seal.
For a better overall exterior appearance I would plug welding the flat bar into place for supporting the floor/sides of the container. Also I would use a seam sealer between your materials to aid in waterproofing and eliminating those unwanted gaps in the structure.
I like the seal seam idea as a stress relief.
put a seam sealer between material before welding? lmao. What in the actual fuck?
"Appearence" its A FUCKING SHIPPING BOX!!!
@@DieselRamcharger tack welding is perfectly fine. If you choose this over thought solution at all ...
If tightness is needed, it is easier to check the containers butt-to-butt. No sealant will ensure tightness unless it is a metal weld.
Good man! Thanx for all details!
Thanks for the great info! About to start our shipping container barn project up in Idaho and appreciate the video!
Your video production needs a shout out, great job. The animation really helps understand things
That would definitely be a cool way to build space for a model railroad!! I wouldn't be surprised if someone hasn't done that already!! Awesome Video, thanks!!
I'm retired sheet metal worker , and during years of work I build countless numerous of air units with grid of fans inside ,cooling and heating coils and filter banks frames. They've been build usually in mechanical rooms at highrisers of Chicago and O'Hare airport. The usual size of each unit was 16x30 feet ,12feet tall. They've been build on spot , on 4 or 6 inch tall curb slab . Depends on order , I was using 2" or 4" insulated panels , mostly 2 feet wide , 12 feet tall made out of heavy gauge galvanized sheets with exception on stainless steel insides for cooling coils. Corners were maid as one 6x6 or 8x8 pieces. Connection of panels was usually male/female type or with also prefabricated H channels. For roofs I used the same type of panels. All together was extremely sturdy, and airtite what can proof that even with doors installed I've been testing it up to 11-12 inch of water gauge. Now , I'm looking on this trailers with wall thickness, I can probably cut it with offset snips , 5/16 screwdriver and hammer for starting point ,where to deliver it to the point of destination, someone have to destroy trees and landscaping on my lot, and for the price , I think, I can order panels I've been using ,even with stainless steel skin on the outside for rust proofing and carry them on feet from delivery truck to the point ,where I'm going to build it. And because it's Florida, I can easy use it as a bunker in case of hurricane
I do this for a living been doing it for 25 years now its amazing some of the things u can make out of them
As a wood framer and welder I can tell you I’m already on my third structure for the same size with wood framing (all by myself) and way cheaper as well!
Wood burns, and your fire insurance rates reflect that. Also, termites don't eat steel.
are you saying wood can be used in place of steel for framing and that it is cheaper?
There is a guy 20 minutes away from me who will sell you a 10 ft long shipping container for $1250. It does not burn and is impervious to termites. At the present price for labor and wood, that is a very attractive deal.
@@nitromartini1422 hello how can I go about finding cheaper containers here in Dallas I have been quoted 10000 for each I am looking to do wood and maybe a 4bedroom which I will open all for more room?
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Awesome video! I love seeing all the details behind these costructs and you did a good job explaining it. i was looking into container house for myself or as an investment but actually found it to be more expensive overall than other builds.
jsun wrote "... actually found it to be more expensive overall than other builds." I was wondering about this. What made the shipping container more expensive than what other kinds of builds? I have a shipping container and have been considering getting started, so am really interested in the different costs. I'm in North Carolina, USA.
Thank you, i am finding this most informative
Use the cut out side walls as roof between the 2 containers and fill in the end gaps and double the square footage. One could also build a utilities room or wrap around porch or entrance roof as well.
You would need to build a frame to support the cut out panels as a roof. The corrugated metal is not strong enough on its own for roof loads.
. @TwistyTrav Im using the cut out side panels as roofing and yes , they have substantial truss under them . But you get a roof that will outlast all of us and then some. Meteors are no issue , falling trees.... etc.
@@kylevantassel7259 good job on that. It's a no brainer IMHO.
@@LemonySnicket-EUC They are HEAVY however, I have a crane and use that to get them up there.
In hot climates I'd consider a traditional wood-framed peaked roof to keep the sun off. Steel bakes in the sun. A large, separate shade structure could work even better, shading the sides somewhat too.
I thought that was what all that spray foam was for.
It's called "insulation" sweet heart.
@@eugenepiurkowski6026 The average internal temperature of a sea crate with insulation is room temperature. That is no different than a wood house. Do your math.
@@SauceOnChickenBall living in a foam lined room is totally different from a wood lined one. The moisture alone would make you sweaty, as soon as the AC is switched off.
@@RightOne1 just like a wooden house.... It's no different when it's hot out you need ac, the problem would lie in maintaining the cool air or hot air in the room, which is fixed with proper insulation.
This is awesome! We were also looking into putting 2 40s together, and the extra bits of info re: sag is super helpful, thank you!
Glad we could help. Thanks for watching.
I love the bridge fittings. On a related note, have you a) found any lower profile methods of capping the top gap between the containers (I-beam or similar), and b) have you done any residential or commercial projects yet with additional containers stacked on top?
It's easy to have a 1/8" 4x8 sheet of steel sheared (you don't need to make strips of the whole sheet) to ~2" to bridge the gap then weld the entire seam with flux core (using a decent welding machine and a suitcase feeder which you can rent but I bought two Hobart Heftys at auction). I tacked to the slightly higher container (they're not all identical) then ran the whole bead. I beat the strip down to the lower container then repeated the process. .035" 71T-GS wire is common and lays down nicely. FCAW of course preferred since that beats dragging a cylinder then running the hose to the suitcase feeder. I welded the corner fittings together and the two containers to the end beams (I'd bartered for some large used I-beam) with 6010 and 6011. I foamed the vertical gap but might weld that over too one day.
@@obfuscated3090 I doubt that would provide the structural load capacity. Also welding to both containers prevent separation for transport. Bolted solutions can be unscrewed and reattached multiple times.
@@johndododoe1411 tack welding is perfectly fine. Professionals make it that way. ~1 cm every 10-15 cm is fine. Seal the whole with suitable silicone, or whatever high quality product recommended in your region.
@@OmmerSyssel You missed my point about being able to easily separate the containers for transport. Transporting 2 single width containers with a temporary cover on one side of each is trivial routine. Transporting anything double width is difficult because bridges, tunnels, tracks and roads aren't wide enough.
I like how versatile this are such a wide application great content
Maybe next time you can install the sealtite or carflex before you spray the insulation. This way you only see the light fixtures switch covers and receptacle covers if you have any. As an electrician, I like to do a neat job:)
Place I worked for made 20ft insulated containers with built-in side or end frames and gasket that could be connected in minutes with ISO connectors. Also multiple units could be connected for one huge room.
Would you mind sharing the name. Need fast build
@@getoffmydikk They do almost 95% government so fitting in when time allows would be lengthy and not cheap.
@@oldmanjimh3165 so what’s the name?
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No worries, as long as tax payers money is available, right? Only wealthy institutions and public sector with sufficient knowledge invest in these demanding reconstructions! Amateurs should be adviced about how complex this field is...
Just build a house! LOL these trends hahaha
this is great i would love to build a container home when i move south im thinking of doing 4 containers so this was really helpfull
Interesting mods... I've had to do repairs on cans (tens years on a government transportation contract where we even had a fixture "wagon" upon which we could set cans with a top-handler, then pull them inside our shop and rotate them to work on ribs or tear out floors, etc.), and have been in oversized transport for years (several years in the Bakken oilfield). I don't see any issues here (I'm sure the customer specs created a little overkill) and there's obviously a lot of great food for thought, as witnessed in the comments. I'll peruse some of the other vids as I find time, for I like seeing some of the different approaches in use these days. Good presentation!
Thank you. You're exactly right. This was an oilfield customer and they didn't cheap out on anything which makes this kit seem expensive to the everyday viewer. We have cheaper options.
@@TheContainerGuyTV With the cheapest option would I be able to choose the color of duck tape used to hold the containers together or is it basic gray ? 😉
WOW Very good information which I have try to understand and look into those information for a long time. I can see other videos don’t tell those very important information as what your video showing. I can see you guys are building well and safe for the people who will be living inside. I would like to say “ Well done and good job. Please keep on building good things with a good attitude and good heart .”
Thank you
I actually screwed a timber frame on the top of the container. Blind screwed from the inside on the up side of the coragation. Put glass wool and then screwed tin I to the timber on the top. Works well. 🙂
AMAZING!! Awesome video and explanation. Thank you so much.
I built a 3 container house. I installed a peak roof with a 10ft overhang for a porch. The trusses were engineered to carry the 3 container roofs and then I cut all 4 interior walls out. Done.
I'd love to see pics! Email mods@thecontainerguy.ca
Who does your structural engineering?
@@beckybowlds6404 A truss manufacturer in Salt Lake City built the trusses to my order i.e. to carry the weight of the 3 container roofs. You will need a civil engineer to develop the blueprints and sign them in order to get a construction permit from your local planning and zoning office. Hope that helps.
As a retired union carpenter I'm pretty impressed. Do you do or have any models for homes? That spray foam must be very rigid to strengthen the top of the caps. Very interesting.
Steven. I have seen poultry houses that the end was were about to fall out of spay foamed. The amount of rigidity it gives is amazing
Plain nonsense, rigid construction doesn't necessarily make carry more load. How about humidity, mold, fire safety and recycling issues caused by the foam?
@@OmmerSyssel foam definitely not best, there is fire proof additives, yes inforce foam , ( rebare) ect. ( True no replacement for real construction). 👍
just came across this video and i like the kit but I would like to know if y'all have a way for a two story with two wide
My question is, can you put the trusses on the inside of five shipping containers if a person wants to add four shipping containers on the top too? A multi garage plus a top gym building design?
This is awesome. I think if I were to use the truss system on a home build, I would do the 2 in foam on the inside and install a metal roof at a slope starting about 1-2 inches below the ridge cap. It would help shield the initial thermal load and allow for better run off. I'm in Texas though so I imagine you'd need to do some extra reinforcing for snow loads regarding the roof. Do you already, or any chance that you would sell just the truss and temp support beams?
We are not currently making them for mass production, but you can contact us at parts@thecontainerguy.ca and we may be able to customize them. Thank you!
Any local professional in steel can make this, perhaps even find a better solution!
All very interesting and extremely applicable for container housing. I probably missed or didn't understand how did you seal up the gaps so nothing could get inside? And like others have requested, how cost efficient is this? I'm just asking in general terms. I heard you say this one was going to Antarctica so that generally means it's the government so costs aren't that important....
Probably welding in some 1/4inch on that side middle gap then spray foaming after install on site. I think there is some 2 part tank sets that would do that run middles and bottom. If it was me i would have had a rack (or set the box cross ways between 2 containers) and had them do the bottom of both units in prefab at same time they sprayed the interior roof before cutting the walls free. Seems like these guys arent going to the final site just trying to prep a fab kit to find out if they have a market to sell to or not. They would be smart to pay attention to the comment section here and get some ideas from everyone. I think i would be prospective buyer but they have to come in at a decent price to keep me from doing it myself and that is the real issue they will face as to many people are already managing containers and succeeding at it.
He said Northern Alberta. I'm guessing for a mining or oil company or something.
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You can buy container sized house kits from China. They are a standard product that fits into a standard container format and folds out double size on site.
Appreciate the video thanks for sharing the info and details. This is a unbeatable system to achieve a modular 640 square feet!
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Absolutely outstanding thank you
By the time you’ve put extra metal framing all inside the container it somewhat negates any advantage it may have over any other steel or wood framed construction.
Do you use the removed walls with perhaps the remains of a damaged container floor to give an pitched roof. Instead of a flat roof. Perhaps filling it with spray foam for insulation from heat and cold coming thru the roof
Was going to make the same suggestion.
Waste not, want not! Good idear
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5mtre/16ft x12mtre/40ft timber framed infil between the containers, hip roof over the whole thing, the cut side of the container, is hung an kept straight, from the rafters.
Still looks like it could leak. Why not build a truss roof over it and shingle it?? OR reuse the sides you cut out by using them as the roof. Now you have a steel roof with a pitch that can handle snow loads and due to the pitch, shouldn't have shedding issues. Hell, I'd bet you could use wood LDLs for your bridging!! Those twist lock things you used in the corners have to be very expensive too. Why not cut some pipe or tubing to fit between. Use snatch blocks or tuggers to pull the two together and weld plates to each to keep the proper spacing?? I'm thinking a lot of costs can be trimmed without losing any strength. I think you could even put three together and create one hell of a strong garage/storage/home!!!! I'm picturing 5 total containers to form a 2 story barn or home. That would give you 4-full walls to create a steel roof with. Hell the very top could be an attic!! Naa, I think I'd build a wood truss and sheeted roof so the underside of the roof can be foam sprayed and rock-wool insulated. At 3 containers wide, you could build 2x4 walls and run all the power and water in the walls like a stick built home, only this would deal with storms and fire far better than most other structures. Hell, it could all be set on a basement!!!!! Now you have everything needed and more room than you can shake a stick at! Only it would look like a container on the outside.. lol.... Ok, I'll quit.. I am just letting my mind run loose!! ;)
Love it! You are exactly right about a sloped roof. The ridge cap's slope is designed so a stud perfectly reaches the outside edge. 1.5:12 pitch
I had exactly the same idea. The only difference I would make would be to increase the height of the header from 12" to 24" to increase the roof pitch for easier runoff for snow and rain. That way you could fabricate roof trusses every 4 feet made from lumber or square tubing, spray foam the interior area then sheath and roof it the way you want. Lots of ideas for sure.
@@TheFlatlander440 can run vaulted trusses across to increase the pitch. Cans could then be spread apart up to 24' to make a 40'x40' structure. Stay tuned for a follow up video. We didn't want to overwhelm people on this one and figured it deserved its own video.
@@TheContainerGuyTV That's awesome. Thanks for the kind response. Cheers!
Yeah, I would do a truss roof, slanted so it cud house solar panels, and put the container building just underneath it
Awesome work! Will these eventually be made to purchase in the US? Could they be deconstructed and shipped to a new location if one moves? This is perfect for a music studio but it would suck to have to leave it behind if I ever move. Would love to be able to take it with me.
I'm guessing your incapable of looking at the videos description with the stores American and Canadian links....
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Any decent local welder/fabricator can do the work. If you want to work with containers you REALLY need to study the subject thoroughly and not just on KZhead to get a FULL understanding of what they're good for. The industrial and military worlds are the best examples of effective use of containers. The Sea Box website has some slick work worth studying.
Research the professional market in your part of the world. There is lots of issues connected with apparently easy peasy reconstructing these steel boxes. I work professionally in this area, and live in such boxes since years..
You'd better research recording / mujsic studio design a bit more . Solid Metal walls floors roofs are not an ideal method of construction for numerous reasons. Research this and you will see why containers are not very good for this purpose.
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Thanks X3 for sharing your video free to most of us ... anyone learns quickly from your video and possibly a lot more from comments and if you read all.of the comments you could do version point 2 where you and all of us could learn even more about costs/time/codes/strength and much more .... thanks X3 to all that have commented providing us all with additional great knowledge..... built with containers or with kits? KITS Are mostly building code approved, containers are for what they were built for and other uses are mostly experimental but it is a trend to keeps on getting coded for reporposing.
How do you know which regulations these simple boxes will meet? Most of Europe has modern demands, which shipping containers can't fulfill, without exploding costs and the risk of unhealthy issues later on.
As mentioned by others, with the cost of conventional houses, this could gonna be a real game changer for folks who want to build container houses. Great idea! Thanks
@@annikkah4shalom19 well said! Regards from a professional in this field
One question (to improve insulation): if you drill through the container tubing, could you fill the tubing with sprayed insulation BEFORE bolting and installing the KIT?
Depends really your only winning part of the battle since it is metal. Also consider if it is sealed air space, air or airspace under vacuum lacking air is the best insulation. Foaming in a closed space can be hard it may require special care like injecting water or humid air to get the proper reaction. I have been wondering sometime if someone could design a tube that is one time use with bunch of tiny holes toss it in a cavity like that spray it and cut it lose. But for that steel tubing its hard to say foam would help anything since it is a metal thermal bridge. One would need to cut the corner out and replace it with say 2 angle irons gapped apart to reduce the thermal bridge. That would also depend on if your stacking or single floor install because the sqaure box corner is designed to handle the stacking of x-amount of containers. would need an engineer to 2 angle irons gapped say 1.5 inches apart with a 3/8 round stock tie between them every 1foot would hold the load of a single floor. If that works you reduced that thermal bridge drastically just like those fancy wood wall studs they sell now with dowels glued in spanning 2 2x3's to reduce thermal bridging and they hold more load than the 2x6 they replace mostly because one is 180degrees to the other. If i had a 2x6x10 per youtube comment (0.o) wouldnt be living in a house built in 1920.
Man these are just the videos I've been looking for Bro!! I like how you fully explain each step, also with picture diagrams!! This is so awesome!! Greetings from Down Under!!
Thanks for watching
Very clear and detailed descriptions, excellent commentary.
Thanks for watching!
At 2:09 there's a text that says that the welders should do a better job protecting the paint from burning and i have to tell you that's pretty much not possible unless it's a type of paint that can withstand that intense heat from welding. What i will say is that the welders should grind it down before welding, you never weld on "unclean" material.
He said protecting the paint from the welder; as in never letting the heat get to the paint in the first place, so as to not compromise the weather and element-proofing provided by the original paint.
Here's a video reply to these comments: kzhead.info/sun/eMuBnNGgmnhpZps/bejne.html
cool video. What needs to be done to protect the paint in the future? And did you touch them up for the customer?
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May I recommend that from the header to the edge of the container you use hempcrete to create a slope for the roof. This will do 2 things 1: create a slope for runoff 2: add a little extra insulation Just a thought.
Just a thought, I am quite sure that they have it under control
You could actually add a pitched slope roof if to shed water and snow. Incorporated int this design. As always the cost does go up.
Smart man! The ridge cap is sloped perfectly so that you can run studs across and create a peaked roof for water drainage or cosmetics
@@TheContainerGuyTV hopefully the sidewall that was cut out is the perfect length to fit
Wow, would be so usefull building container houses
Great presentation!!! Learning more about container homes. Would you consider doing 5 - 40' x 40' containers together with open concept ? It would help so in knowing how to connect them , roof or no roof, how to handle the span support inside.
Your video was an engineering wet dream BUT for the Layman, it would have been better if you just added another 15 minutes and show an installed completed project!
Hey, just wondering why you can't bolt the containers directly together, instead of the 3 inch gap. It could be difficult to reach, but once it's there, isn't it much more convenient? Also with sealing the edges, roof, and floor?
I would think because of the headers if you bolted the bottom together the whole structure would be off square..
@@donnydice2460, that's no big deal, you can always shim them with suitably sized washers to bring them in square.
There needs to be more rigidity... Containers are rather flimsy once any "structural" cuts have been made. This actually looks pretty good..
@@donnydice2460 i don't see the difference between bolting the containers together tight, or with the 3 inch gap. The gap will either be 0'' or 3'', but either way it's square, or it isn't.
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Hi, well done video, thanks for the great info! Sorry this is a bit long. We are looking to build a shipping container home using three 20' high cubes joined on the long sides, keeping the walls and just a door/walkway between them. No windows, just sliding doors on the ends. Insulating and fnishing the floor and ceiling is fine. My question is can can you insulate and finish just the outside walls (incl walls between containers), leaving the inside walls unfinished to save square footage? Would this provide enough insulation? Thanks in advance for your input.
Thanks for the info,great source and wealth of knowledge
Very forward thinking on this. Because the climate, why wouldn't you consider refer units? I've been using 40 foot refers at $2900 USD. Although not single use, they are in excellent shape, are fully insulated(3"), including the floors. Anyway, great product.
Does the wall padding collection of moisture over the years cause you any trouble?
@@keltaruusutravels4024 I've never experienced any in 7 years and I'm in the deep South USA. The way these refers are built, the inside walls are stainless steel with a 3" cavity between the inside and outside walls. This cavity is filled with foam and laminates itself to the surfaces. This includes the ceilings and floors. The outer walls are functionally smooth and are very easy to work with to cut out and install doors or windows without the need to weld a frame. Additionally, the floors are ribbed aluminum with 3" of foam underneath. The ribs allow me to pay electrical and in floor heating if I want with minimal effort. I put a plywood floor over that. A regular hole saw can run a drain hole all the way through the floor for plumbing. To me, it's a no brainier for the value. I do use one 40' for a walk in cooler. Can't build a walk in for anywhere near that price. if you ever do want to find one, I suggest finding a leading company along any of the coasts nearest you, otherwise the middle men will gouge you for $10k+ Cheers!
@@babaluto Thanks. That sounds like a great idea. Your post should be pinned at the top.
It seems like shipping containers are more readily available, but the refer containers would make more sense regardless of the climate. The insulation works well in the summer and winter. Some of the refer units have soft ceilings that might not be good for high snow accumulation areas though.
@@alittlebitofeverything5090 Haven't seen any I would call soft top. The units I have are all stainless on the roof inside with 3"foam above with a sturdy steel too. These are the high boys as well, 9 feet overall. They seem to be concentrated in coastal areas with the leasing companies but can be shipped anywhere. $$
Well done Channing... one suggestion use the term "draw" rather than "suck" when referring to "drawing the two halves together". Keep up the great/informative videos!
Very well modification and designed, well attention to details. I just wonder how much this will cost.
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You do QUALITY work, thanks. GREAT VIDEO
As the poster of the video said, containers are NOT cost effective for building a house because of the engineering and additional work needed, but they are great for creating secure instant storage on your property and might be useful as part of a workshop or garage.
DIY is paramount for costs.
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Great video! I sell and move containers in NW Montana, your videos make me want to do more with them. Thanks
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With the current price of lumber I would think that these container homes would amount to a substantial cost savings. (not to mention heating and ac savings!) A couple things to consider might be options for green-roof and/or the south side of the roof fitted with solar panels. (maybe both, could have ladder access, railing around the perimeter, and a deck in the middle)
I hate to be a Debbie-Downer but our channel's goal is to be transparent to our audience. Container homes are often more expensive than traditional builds UNLESS you stick to a small, single container home or cabin. The lack of container architecture being adopted into the National Building Code and need for drawings and professional engineering review/stamp often causes container structure costs to exceed stick-framed structures.
@@TheContainerGuyTV big props for being honest ty
@@TheContainerGuyTV For me in my area they can be cheaper due to no need for engineering, Licensed contracting and the like very little is required in my area would have an electrical inspection no license needed and a septic inspection licensed installer required that all i need for a final. I would however have a engineer because I am looking at 3 wide containers onto a basement thus i need some engineering details and proper prints to feel good that i did it right. Havent decided for sure yet im leaning on this or a 60feet diameter roundish build of concrete it will boil down to final costs and finish details (aesthetics).
The cost of steel has gone up, also. Making containers more expensive than they used to be.
Better recalculate your whole idea! Pricing of containers depends on world market, and people capable of working decently with steel are not as many as with easier wooden constructions.
I did have this idea a few times. And now I'm glad I didn't act on it .. 😃 It would have been way more work than what I expected.
Wow. This looks really high quality. A lot of attention to details.
Thanks for watching!
Consider putting the pallet with the kit inside one of the containers so the customer doesn't have to pay for an extra flat shipping when he'll have two containers going his way.
you can use the side panels you cut out to do some slope roof on top so snow and rain dont stay so much on roof
i would be very worried about an ice dam up on the roof then leaks
@@makeitpay8241 roof will be like it is now, with no leaks.the slope one will just to drive the majority of water and snow away
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Late to the game on this video. Wondering if you could use the removed side-wall to make raised bed containers for gardeners. Might be another money maker for you. (maybe it's already been suggested).
Why did you chose to install the 1/2" flat bar of steal horizontally and not vertically? It seems that it would not keep the floor from sagging.
Its purpose in this instance is to be a spacer that bridges the gap between the bottom of the channel and the concrete pad. I understand what you're saying and a web stiffener is the right choice if this was to sit on screw piles.
@@TheContainerGuyTV Thanks for the reply. I understand what you were aiming for, because the containers were sitting on a slab.
That is one hell of a excellent job! Loved the video 📹
Love professional work!
Great info as always. Thanks for sharing this with me 😁👍
LOL, My GF and I put Three 40ft (high cubes) together by ourselves. Used Lam Beams to support the roof and made a garage. Really not too hard to do if you are motivated.
Cubes?
Seems like you could reinforce the ceiling by running I beams transverse across the top, which could be used as trusses or attachment for EV panels.
@@laneboone8739 yes, refers to the Cubic Footage.
@@atlasshrugged3753 don't I feel dumb lol
@@atlasshrugged3753 What are Lam Beams? Do you have a link to any documentation or an illustration of your build? How is it finished on the inside and how/where is the garage incorporated into the build?