Building a Shipping Container Home | EP02 Moving, Cutting, and Framing a Container House

[@Msmaggy13-u1y]

I bought a container last week for $2300 from Wuwi Shipping Container to build a small house out of it and this video is very much helpful. Thank you!

[@Mikka18]

Nice! i bought mine at wuwi shipping container too. a bit pricey but they were bnew and they were offering COD as payment method. will use that as a storage

[@LmfDeezy]

You should let us know how it goes

[@mrgodly-dredark7538]

Next time, I reconmend watching the Video first before deciding to buy the container

[@weed5901]

From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.

[@joshprotz5278]

F. I. N. A. L. L. Y. someone ACTUALLY takes a few minutes to go into DETAIL on how they framed the windows and doors!! I have been looking for this for a few days now! Thank you so extremely very much! ❤

[@JulioAvalos3000]

One of the most detailed DIY shipping container house videos on YT. Worth the subscription.

[@kemueeel]

Cutting costs and saving time is not everyone's objective. From what I understand, Ben is more interested in experimenting with different materials and methods, in learning from those experiences and sharing it with others. I believe that was the original goal of the channel. Plus it's sponsored by a major company, so it's a win-win for everyone. Thanks for the detailed videos Ben, always look forward to your uploads.

[@nossa_casa_container9160]

MY house container project kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4G7YoCpp9VlhKM

[@steveeb9567]

This has pretty much cured me of ever wanting a Shipping Container House ! Thank you.

[@GamesFromSpace]

Same here.

[@aguilayserpiente]

Agreed. The recycle, reuse, and repurposed principle was defeated by having to insert wooden framing effectively building a wood house inside the container. The film maker was not allowed to weld scrap steel as supports. Oddly, multi floor apartment buildings have frames made entirely of steel beams and sheet metal. Maybe, the containers can be cost effective as shops not dwellings.

[@flounder2760]

its mostly california bullshit your seeing/

[@aguilayserpiente]

@@flounder2760 The container builders from several states reported the same wooden framing requirement. The building and fire codes are standardized by private groups and purchased by the states, e.g. NFPA.

[@Billy97ify]

Insulation is a big issue. There is no easy way to insulate and make an interior finish. Also, the steel shell is a vapour barrier on the wrong side of the wall. Framing on the outside might be better, but still ridiculous. Reefer containers might be good, but would still have code problems. Going illegal is probably the only sensible way.

[@lancebaker1374]

After 15 seconds, I am amazed!!! This is one of the few videos on KZbin with DECENT VOICE!!!! BRAVO!!!! I'm voting thumbs up now, without even watching more.

[@DeonneMorris]

Oh my word! Is this the complicated complex version of building a container house? Your detailed documentation is tops.

[@JosephDietz]

Now I understand why containers don't work from an engineering standpoint. I really enjoy the site and your excellent and thorough explanation!

[@roncooper8666]

This has to be one of the best tutorials I have seen on how to efficiently and effectively drain a bank account. Bravo! Kudos, mate! Ya nailed it! _(No pun intended)_

[@marybennett8222]

Llok

[@hickok2227]

One of the most transparent and informative videos on shipping container homes.

[@NomadicSociety]

yes but so transparent and informative and time consuming that it should open up peoples eyes to see nothing about building a container house is very practical, easy, and hardly wise in almost any case in our country,just sayin ! no hate and more power to ya, but the cost and time is ASS tronomical and for what- to say "i built and live in a container" please just build a old beat up 40'container house for $27000 for me to get picked up @ your build site and ready to ship overseas -thats a challenge and should be the price point for cheap container living. :) TRUTH

[@hickok2227]

@Trucking 101 I thought the same thing. Especially with all the framing and reinforcing they did on the inside. I've built a traditional shed (wood) in my backyard about half the size of a 20' container, and it was about half the price of a shipping container.

[@patriciarambert9261]

BEST DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO ON CONSTRUCTING CONTAINER HOMES. CLEAN CONSISE AND ASSUMING THAT US DUMMIES NEED EVERY DETAIL ALONG THE WAY.

[@JC-mt4vr]

Appreciate the detail and effort put into this video. Understand containers may not be the ideal home project for all, but, for those of us thinking about it videos like this are really helpful.

[@aicsusa]

A little hint to save a lot of time cutting with the 4 1/2 inch grinder. Use a skillsaw with a metal cutting blade, it is MUCH faster and will cut a lot deeper and cleaner so you can make one clean cut all the way across from the inside or outside on the walls. They use a 7.25" blade or a 10.25" blade on some if you need a deeper cut! I started using a 7.25 to build dune buggies and boat trailers over 50 years ago and it worked great and was a great time saver tool. Thanks for sharing these videos I really appreciate them. Great work!

[@ghrcknzr5768]

i dont know why is this in my recommended videos but i like it, great video cant wait for part 3

[@breakingtheconditioning]

Because it's sponsored by the Home Depot and they probably paid quite a bit to have it and everyone's suggested videos

[@eliofernandez8448]

We all share your vision, I bought one 40 footer, but using it for storage only. I will share this with my children. God Bless you

[@vulcan4d]

These guys are doing a far more professional job than most builders in Vancouver.

[@Tech875O]

That box begins to get pretty narrow when you start adding 2x4's for framing. I think I would want to attach two of the boxes together and blow out part of the inside walls, then put a beam across the top of them both for structural support.

[@robertgill3391]

This is the best way to do it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaO6mXWuf66afK8

[@nc3826]

Only an egomaniac thinks there is a best way to do something like this...But a vertical walled Quonset hut with a sprayed on insulation (preferably Hempcrete) would have been far cheap, and more efficient to build ....Since it ended up having a full perimeter foundation and a slab

[@vmel5599]

Where are you going to add a beam to support 16 feet ceiling span? It is already 8 feet high ceiling in this box. Maybe building outside metal structure to support ceiling? 😀

[@glennwall552]

Madness why not just build sans box by the time you.fk about cutting welding venting etc etc sealing the box steel. Better off just.framing out more head space note all the preparation work.

[@stevenchurney2416]

Happens regularly

[@lamebubblesflysohigh]

Wit each minute of this video I am more and more convinced that traditional framed building would have been better :D

[@Aircheekz]

Thank god for you Judy once again! I say this on almost every video now lol! But seriously wouldn’t have found out about CIRS without Judy and at just the right time too! Only a few weeks into the prococol and will just trust the process because i know itll take some time because my health has become so extremely poor… but i have hope! Praise Jesus 🎉❤

[@stepbackandthink]

This is a wooden frame house with corrugated cladding.

[@DiscoFang]

Built outside inwards.

[@V0YAG3R]

StepBackAndThink They robbed him of precious space he paid for! Now it is ridiculously cramped, whereas before it was a decent, livable area. California, home of cuckoldry. Only those that wanna be ****** in the *** would live in such a Bolshevik glory-hole 👌🏻

[@halasimov1362]

Right! Looks like it took more resources to build than a bigger house, but it Looks Trendy and he got KZbin success lol

[@said8784]

@@V0YAG3R He chose to make it a shipping container. If he made it a regular stick-frame house, he could have built the tackiest McMansion of your dreams with little issue.

[@lawnmowerdude]

Lol no. A shipping container is tremendously stronger than a stick built structure.

[@--_-_-_-74..]

Love the idea. I think it should be under ground it would stay colder and warmer. The $25,000 permits is just insane.

[@jimmymitzlaff902]

fucking California!!!!

[@johnw6648]

RUST

[@stevenchurney2416]

Has been done but requires a great deal of work to prevent the metal from degrading. Concrete roof was poured over the top with lotsa rebar added. Hard to tell they existed

[@lukemcclelland1172]

The video transitions so well it's easy to overlook the sheer amount of effort you have put in to document the build. Awesome video.

[@dgb5820]

This would be one of the best how build a container I have ever seen. Really appreciate your guidance from down under

[@arthuralford]

Building a shipping container house. First step-move out of California.

[@Arrynek01]

Around here, I can build a shipping container house this size for about the price of all the permits. I'm currently planning it out. Maybe throw in the lot price for some equipment.

[@tootsla1252]

Yes! Please! Don't let the door hit you in the ass!

[@Sugarsail1]

@@tootsla1252 Don't get cocky because when your government pension check doesn't show up, you'll regret shooing out the tax paying middle class.

[@MrAdolfmanson]

@Tootsla 125 has shit on their shoes and heroin needles stuck in their ass!! Yep great place to live in!!!! Such a beautiful state that has become a shit hole because of people like you!!! Once the door hits me on my way out, I’ll be sure to weld it shut to keep people like you in there so that you’re not able to pollute the rest of our Great Country as you did California you pice of shit!!!!!

[@TerraFirmaX]

@@MrAdolfmanson amen

[@bendurack2012]

Love that you’ve documented this - cannot imagine the hell involved in the edit but thanks for this series :)

[@TheModernHomeProject]

still editing!

[@bendurack2012]

Much appreciated on this end :) keep up the stellar effort

[@ZackWolfMusic]

Horrible video! And worst place to build a container house is in the desert! Thia guy could have built it in a low in come area of Los Angeles where there is affordable land...

[@2A372C]

I was in the military and we lived in some of these containers in war zones. We would set them on the ground, level them the best we could and then stack sandbags all over the top and sides for insulation and mortar protection. Containers are designed to support a stack of 6-8 containers loaded with cargo. Containers are very strong in their corners, due to this strength in the corners we would just build a timber frame over the top and then we added sand bags to the roof. This build is overkill to say the least, this house would be standing after everything else was shaken apart in an earthquake. It's important to understand that the structural limits of containers are formulated under the assumption that hey will be moved while loaded and loaded onto each other on a moving vessel. Needless to say many of us are still here because we slept in these things. ISO Standard 1496(1) states that the corner posts of ISO Series 1 containers should be tested to a load of 86,400 kg (190,480 lbs). This is the load applied to the posts of the bottom container in an 8-on-1 stack of 24,000 kg (gross weight) containers (20 Foot) The side walls and end walls/doors have to withstand loadings of 0.6P and 0.4P respectively, these values equate to 28,746 lbs and 19,164 lbs based upon the payload given above. The side wall area in contact with the load is 146.56 sq. ft. giving a pressure of 196 lbs/sq. ft. Corresponding figures for the end wall/doors are 51.78 sq. ft. and 370 lbs/sq. ft. These figures are well in excess of the 20 lbs/sq. ft. wind load required for structures less than 50 ft. high. A wind of 100 MPH produces a pressure of only 30 lbs/sq. ft. The roof load test is 660 lbs over an area of 2' x 1' applied to the weakest part of the roof. The load is usually applied at the center of the containers positioned with the 2' dimension aligned longitudinally. Thus the roof is able to support an imposed load of a minimum of 330 lbs/sq. ft. The design is easily capable of supporting the basic snow loads of 30 lbs per sq. ft. evenly distributed. The floor is design to pass a concentrated load test of 16,000 lbs over a foot print of 44 sq. inches. The floor has also been designed to pass a test at twice its rated payload capacity of 47,895 for a 20 container and 58,823 lbs for a 40' container when evenly distributed. The boxes are suitable for earthquake areas of seismic rating of up to the California standards.

[@CatherineMoore888]

Thank you so much Johnny. I learned and had things verified by your essay. hugs, Cat

[@starw6858]

Word.

[@dzonibgood6374]

You do very good job,and also it is very good that you give advice how you do some part of work,and you give safety advice to people. If someone want to make something from shiping container, this video need to be in category: must see. You have big like from me. Greetings from Serbia

[@marklorenzo3431]

building a house inside a shipping container .thats the best title for this

[@GeoRover]

That's exactly what I was thinking. What a waste of resources and material.

[@adambarber5003]

This fortified me wanting to create a shipping container home. I would like to see a video of someone putting multiple containers together, cutting out the sides completely to have a huge floor surface and framing it out.

[@sabrinacooks]

There is a video called: (Container home start to finish) by Hudd homes inc on KZbin, they connected 3 shipping containers into one big home.

[@wildfinchers]

Awesome! Thx!

[@Jenuin]

This is how I would build mine. I have seen so many shopping containers on KZbin and I’m like “what are you thinking!” Finally I found someone who would build like myself. Love your videos.

[@acb7634]

The view is heavenly from all angles but seeing it after a cut out is just dreamy.

[@iSirPS]

Seems like a very very cost ineffective project.

[@JakeobE]

When you're a rich hipster, nothing has to be cost effective anyway.

[@AdalBermann85]

It IS sponsored by Home Depot...

[@AlexAtGuilford]

@@AdalBermann85 That explains a lot.

[@rustybronco85]

@@JakeobE I think if you were to do it all yourself with used containers it'd be much much cheaper

[@Troyboy2121]

I am thinking it is cheaper to build a house.

[@DiscoFang]

This is hilarious. Essentially what you ended up with is a method to build a house outside inwards. Built it backwards. Cladding first, then framing. All for the container aesthetic. I can't deny they are cute, and that limitations beget great designs but this is all driven by this romantic ideal of apparent "cheap efficiency". Which this clearly is not and is what anyone who actually builds with containers finds out real fast. Still, I love this project. Money be damned it's cool.

[@V0YAG3R]

Cassette Walkman They robbed him of precious space he paid for! Now it's ridiculously cramped, whereas before it was a decent, livable area. California, home of cuckoldry. Only those that wanna be ****** in the *** would live in such a Bolshevik gloryhole 👌🏻

[@Nicholas-f5]

@All_Roads They should all stay away from "Commiefornia" lol

[@foxsux6000]

In The Netherlands container housing has been used for student housing which is way more cost efficient than actual buildings.. So it's not a romantic idealism, it's happening in The Netherlands in urban areas everywhere. In The Netherlands there are almost no conventional buildings being built anymore, they're all pre-fabricated (with show bricks on the outside) They even make these containers look like they're made out of bricks on the outside to fit the regular buildings in the surrounding areas... And cramped they are not, and that's just an American bias of wanting massive turds of houses..

[@DJohnGrady]

@@foxsux6000 On the other hand, The Netherlands doesn't have the same insane level of regulation, like sprinklers. Also, no earthquakes there, so you can stack containers without an issue (though, in reality, you can stack containers where there are earthquakes, but without the stupid bureaucracy).

[@foxsux6000]

We do have earthquakes caused by gas extrusion, and fracking actually causes all houses except container based ones to fail..And we're the most regulated place on earth due to the poldermodel, why do you think we value the life of every dutch person to be 1 million dollars and we have the delta works (We're more bureaucratic, than you obviously know) The Netherlands definitely has more rules & regulations than the US, sorry to shatter your beliefs that you have more regulations destroying opportunities but you're just wrong... (You're 100% less regulated) Oh and due to all these regulations we have a much higher food safety rating than the US.. (With your constant salmonella and e.coli outbreaks)

[@thelouiebrand]

Haters gonna hate. Ainters gonna ain’t. I love this project. Welcome to the desert!

[@MrZaidisyedali]

Very nice and chance for good learning and encourages the new comers to use scrapped containers for building small houses

[@gregoryshelton4024]

This is one of the finest educational programs I've seen on sea containers you really did a wonderful job I disagree with keeping that floor in there because you don't know what chemicals have been on those floors and unless you do know that but that was one of the warnings I understood that there could be toxic chemicals that have had penetrated those floors so you either buy a brand-new container knowing that what was shipped in it or remove that but you did a beautiful job and I'm very the script how you did it thank you

[@xephael3485]

With the code requirements it seems like it would be cheaper and faster to do traditional construction.

[@williamwinder3466]

@@xephael3485 I replied to your comment before hand. Wish I hadn't, cause now I look stupid.

[@coherentpanda7115]

Maybe not cheaper, but absolutely faster. A lot of this work could have been done offsite and put together in a day or two if they just skipped the whole container gimmick.

[@MuShinnen]

@@coherentpanda7115 There are companies that literally have prefabbed shipping container houses that take at most a handful of days to assemble on a prepped site. Speed wouldn't even be much of an issue at that rate.

[@jimandaubz]

Errr.... he still saved quite a bit on labour, and code req. apply to more expensive per sq foot methods. If he did a pole construction he would have been cheaper... if Cali has codes for pole and berm constructions. I doubt they do...

[@markcharleswashington2073]

Sidestep their building codes and bury the container with lots of dock foam from a marina dock restoration project as in the deserts 🌵 it’s so hot 🥵 in the summertime that you’ll never find yourself lonely 😩 once locals figure out how cooler your place is inside, you’ll just have them buy the beer 🍻 while you supply the games and entertainment in cool 😎 style. Making large tunnels through a mounded area for the container with a garden area on top or if slightly above ground, maybe a small concrete pad or carport area with a little storage shed under the county limits for size storage shed allowance. Staying under the radar is good, oftentimes it’s better to ask for forgiveness or show your lawful excuses if you actually own your deeds or property, therefore why ask anyone else for permission to use your own stuff? Duh 🙄

[@merakleellie8410]

Thank you so much for aharing this, i learn a lot from your videos!

[@TheModernHomeProject]

thank you if you want to some of the other projects my architecture firm has designed check out zeroenergy.com/

[@berniewellcome1290]

Good job.with housing shortages around the world it's the best solution to provide houses.municipaties should relax rules and restrictions to accomodate these structures.

[@marioscholz3530]

When welding large frames, lay out the square, weld small dots in each corner, check if it's still square, than weld it complete. Your technique puts a lot of strength/ stress on the angle. You can bent you're angle and the square won't be square;) but nice project, greetings from Germany

[@neodadarkm]

Also when welding, weld the metal filament into the metal, not alongside it. So a push- rather than a pull-motion.

[@paulodeoliveira3368]

We've learnt to do continuous welding on the 100x50 external frames and spaced welding for the internal frames on the New Life Children's Home project here in Witbank, South Africa. Also these containers are designed to carry approx 21 metric tons and be stacked about 10-12 high that's over 200 metric tons in the bottom container. On a single story structure I think additional structural work is a waste. Just don't cut unnecessarily and frame everything effectively. The box does the rest of the work.

[@johnmckinley8447]

A few things I learnt: position the containers on flat ground or on foundations before cutting walls. I am using concrete stumps for the containers and even though the container is designed to stand on the corners alone, I put in two extra stumps on the long walls to support the major cut outs (note that the additional stumps need to be 12mm taller than the corner stumps) I also cut the larger holes and extended the frame up to the top rail removing the need to put in a header. Effectively I have built a continuous rigid support from stump to top rail. Window size holes get a steel frame only.

[@HariKalay]

wow, that's a lot of useful, in-depth information. good work.

[@debrahouston2884]

Love those 20' Containers -- Great for Tool Shed and an Art Studio!

[@7991matt]

Cant wait for the next video. Im absolutely loving this

[@RandDickson]

Me too!

[@marcelcaldow7564]

This is great, and for those that are unaware, the timber frame stops heat transfer in to out and out to in. Great project!

[@brydenwilliamsyeah]

Thanks Modern Home Project folks! This is hugely informative! My partner and I (with helf from some very kind souls) are starting our home build right now. Your corner steel window frames looks fantastic, will probably borrow that idea! Keep it up, so inspiring

[@thesavant99]

I really appreciate you I’m thinking to build a restaurant in Ethiopia and I was doing my research and your videos contribute a lot 🙋🏾‍♂️ thank you

[@saeklin]

You've taken all the disadvantages of an RV but none of the advantages. Amazing!

[@mattshearer89]

Not maintaining the paint doesn't matter. Shipping containers are corten steel, which forms a surface rust barrier as a means of protection.

[@ph5830]

You got screwed by your local building department. They made you do so much extra work that stick framing would have been way cheaper. Totally defeated the whole purpose of using shipping containers.

[@maj21093]

Agreed! It would have been faster and cheaper to just build a traditional stick-built house. You could have the walls & roof trusses built offsite and have your shell up in 1-2 days.

[@kevinhagarman3791]

CA PERMITTING STRIKES AGAIN!

[@AlexAtGuilford]

Agreed, building a stick lumber house frame inside of a shipping container, kind of defeats the purpose of building a _container home_ .

[@usernamemadison]

That’s what I was thinking. I know nothing about construction or anything but I was like what even is the point of the shipping container now?!

[@EssensOrAccidens]

That's what I was thinking. CA, where they'll violate federal laws and make declarations about illegal dreamers to create sprawling 3rd world indigent camps, but force this citizen and new taxpayer to undergo this level of bureaucratic overreach and overkill.

[@groverentertainment]

best container framing video I've seen on youtube yet. Super pro.

[@unnamedny]

-Wall mounted toilet carrier could have solved many of issues with plumbing, but would take a little extra wall space. (all pipes could have been run inside walls and not the floor, shower pan could be lifted off the floor few inches to avoid plumbing going through the floor) -Why do you need to cut all the steel C channels or I-beam on the base of container when you can route pipes inside walls like you did for what looks like a kitchen sink? Why install sink drain line before framing is complete? -Why use lumber for framing when you could just use for 18-16ga metal framing, it's much easier to get all the wiring and pipes through them and it's pretty structural. -2x4 ceiling as well? Why not use old and reliable drop ceiling made of pencil rods, black iron and furring channel? So now comes a million dollar question. If structure you build on the inside can be self supportive, all you need is to add plywood or dense glass, vapor barriers and then siding, what is the point of the container?

[@crankyoldguy2]

Edward, what you don't see is the construction codes that they have to follow. Some of that dictates whether they have to use certain materials, such as copper water lines. Also keep in mind that there's no space between the slab and the bottom of the containers. Since they chose not to position water lines in the slab - reasons are many - they have to figure out how to do drain lines, etc. in the floor supports of the containers. Not many of them can be run in the walls - and those that can face the varied wall space between the wall framing and the corrugated outer skin of the container. The folds in the corrugations can be as thick as 2 inches.As for the studs, metal ones conduct heat unless you put a thermal barrier on each one that touches the outer skin of the container. That's more work and co$t than wood, so it's logical to think that's the decision they made.2x4 ceiling beams permit some load above them, and the video mentions insulation - which you want a LOT of in the California desert. And to your last question, Ben said he wanted to use shipping containers. Maybe that's all there is to it?

[@unnamedny]

@@crankyoldguy2 -Where to run pipes has nothing to do with code, if there will be a water leak in your floor from sewage pipe, good luck replacing it. -Kitchen sink drain lines only use 2" diameter pipes. actual size of 2by4 is 1.5"x3.5" if metal framing was used (3-5/8" studs) there are no issues running those pipes inside framing. Only toilet drain required to be 4" and it's already going through the slab. Not much work around shower pan, but shower pan could be lifted off floor to allow drain to run above slab and then pitch it in the wall. -Your thermal conductivity claim is highly speculative. He is already building a house out of metal and it will be a furnace inside on a sunny day. I really doubt wood framing inside walls would make a difference to keep it cool on inside on hot day. -Metal framing is actually much quicker to build if nothing more than 20ga steel is used. It's only slightly more expensive so it equals out after labor cost. -I believe you have no idea about construction of suspended drywall ceilings. It's much cheaper, faster and stronger construction (it's actually illegal in some cases to use different types of ceilings). You can install tons of insulation inside that construction too. -This video is not just entertainment, it's also an educational guide. If it does not show best and most efficient methods to build things, why bother even creating it?

[@keithhoward4069]

The slab made everything more expensive and difficult. With a container you have solid walls and a weatherproof roof that should last you well over 30 years. So long as you don't go cutting it up too much. Set it up on an inexpensive block foundation run your plumbing underneath, don't go slicing through the under-frame for pete's sake. Then it is also easy to move elsewhere if needed.

[@unnamedny]

@Robert Muldoon My comments didn't disrespect anyone unlike yours. I just question amateur methods being used. People who don't know much of construction take those methods for granted. Well they shouldn't this is not the best guide to build. He is clearly not using best techniques and his safety methods are mediocre at best. Showing a guy riding on peice of corrugated steel wearing shorts hooked up to bobcat is not a funny thing to watch.

[@unnamedny]

@Robert Muldoon If you think you know it all you know nothing. His build definitely works as an extremely amateur project. If you think safety is not important the biggest thing you build was a wigwam and never had to deal with city agencies such as DOB, DEP, Fire department. If you so smart please tell me what do you know about soil contaminations, superfund projects or basic sprinkler coverage, or pile caps. You won't be able to tell the difference between yellow romex and access control riser cable. Oak, maple or poplar types of wood. Determine 5/8" vs 3/4" material thickness without tape measure. 10ga vs 12ga wires. 20ga metal framing vs 25ga.

[@angmohnize-to-atasify]

15:10 "...l've had a lot of people ask why any additional sort of (wooden) structure (supports) are needed..." Those asking the questions are correct in their assessment. I work with shipping containers too and those wooden support struts are unnecessary. These containers can hold tonnes of goods and be stacked up 8 storeys or higher atop each other, then placed on ships that roll with the waves on high seas full of saIty spray and strong winds. The rigidity of these containers is from the box FRAME, not the side corrugated metal sheets, so as long as you do not cut into or compromise the rectangular skeleton, cutting holes for windows only marginally reduces its structural strength. However, the wooden frames could be useful to hold insulation boarding panels, hide wiring or plumbing lines or simply as placeholders for cupboards or shelves etc. later on. The less unnecessary structures you build-in, the more living space you will eventually get out of it. Keep the original paint on these containers and paint over them if needed, and your box will never rust for a long time. For the windows and door frames, you should have simply used wooden frames plus rubber or steel washer adjusters instead of welding that steel frame into the walls. Metal expands and cools significantly based on climate, and thats why your windows will crack or your doors get stuck, even if you cut your angle steel perfectly. Wooden frames has more play and flex and will not expand / contract as much as steel due to temp variances.

[@imnotcreativeimc1415]

So you recommend using wooden framing for doors, windows, etc.? I plan on building a shipping container house on the beach in Texas. I know next to nothing about building. Wood will work for the climate there?

[@aaronboor2818]

So you basically framed out a whole house ontop of a concrete slab. Why even use the shipping containers in the first place? If you want the metal exterior, just add corrugated steel sheeting to the outside after you built the house you wanted without having the limitations of size imposed by using containers.

[@basbianca.vrolijkopreis]

Wauw there is a lot more to it then I thought. Wanted to do this in the future, but not sure anymore. I''ll just keep converting vans for the moment.

[@droy333]

An hour and a half to cut a window out.... jeeze. Your tolerance is astounding. I would have spent an hour going to get a generator and 9 inch grinder before I stood there for 1.5 hours cutting a simple window out.

[@jamesmelton7637]

usually done with a plasma cutter because that would take 10 minutes. I can't imagine over an hour spent cutting a single window.

[@glencarolo2597]

I'm not a professional builder so not sure what would be overkill or not. Takeaway- excellent video production and great narration. You're videos are always very informative. Last takeaway: the permit process in CA; this why there is very little low income housing. 25k for a container home, can you imagine what it would be for full development!

[@riprock9734]

Thank you for talking me out of ever building an ocean container home.

[@Arrynek01]

If you are outside of California (or US for that matter) it's cheap and easy. The thing he's building is an abomination.

[@TheOtherBill]

Exactly, this is going to cost 4 or 5 times what some other, nicer, ones did.

[@mosesjeffrey7477]

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[@TT-ez3hr]

I thought it looks like a cool project. I guess some people don't really like working or physical activity.

[@itsgamingDE]

Honeslty one of the best and most interesting container home videos i´ve watched. And i watched a lot, trust me :D Thanks for the content!

[@nicosarea]

Another great video, please keep up the awesome work!

[@staninjapan07]

Great videos, guys. I am willing to bet you a few dollars that the building regulations here in Japan are even stricter than in California. You have to have a permit here even to put a trailer / caravan on ground that is not 'residential' zoned in some cases. I am checking out this kind of stuff so I can build a small school. Interesting to see how it's done in other parts of the world. Thanks.

[@BillAnt]

Welcome to the future of bulletproof container homes. lol ... this would be great in da hood. xD

[@kathyyoung1774]

Bill A That 1/8 inch steel won't stop most bullets. Concrete block works better for that. But I love your humor!

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Bill A Like Chicago.......

[@designaarsarchitectsinteri9073]

Working on a Container Office Project , your Video Really Helped. Thanks.

[@PacificPinesRanch]

Love the simple design! We are working on building our container home right now and I thought welding in 80 degrees was tough! I can’t imagine what it was like welding in 100+ degrees!

[@gamatoutsikos]

Good luck! You will hate it before you love it

[@mec_nyc]

I love how detailed this is. Well done, man. Looking forward to part 3.

[@DiscoFang]

Next in series: Recladding the exterior.

[@xdragon2k]

Removing the steel exterior and use a better insulated material for outer wall.

[@V0YAG3R]

Cassette Walkman Season Finale: Building a Biodome around what's left on the container due to California's Chihuahua Endangered Species Act 👌🏻

[@bobbytables464]

And the episode after that they extract the shipping container from between the exterior and interior.

[@DiscoFang]

Ha. Anyone who knows the fable of nail soup should be laughing at that!

[@fazebot2405]

With all that metal exterior he is gonna cook in the summer 😂

[@ellenorbovay5226]

This is the most useful video I have seen. I have been thinking of building a house out of shipping containers, but that looks like an enormous pain in the AZ! You have convinced me to use traditional materials like bricks and wood. Very interesting video though, thanks for sharing!

[@dustinf11]

I have to wonder if it would have been cheaper and easier to just build a wooden house. I like the idea though.

[@vivigesso3756]

It's basically a trailer home made out of steel instead of aluminum.

[@infini.tesimo]

What would the total cost of this be? It looks like it's $500k+ easily for everything as a ballpark estimate

[@cm01]

For a new construction on 10 acres in California? That's a steal.

[@bluskamqko]

video should be called " how i wasted a lot of cash with some mexicans and now I live in a shipping container in the middle of fucking nowhere"

[@connormoon8363]

@@cm01 thats fuckin insane. where i live you can get a six bedroom 5,000 sq ft house on three acres for less than $500,000

[@cm01]

@@connormoon8363 $500,000 where I'm at would get you a 3000sqft new construction on a 12,000 foot lot in a new suburb

[@MollyTheLag]

where i live in california $500k barely gets you a 1000sqft house with 1.5 bathrooms

[@bobsnabby2298]

What's the point of using containers, you basically built-in a total wooden house.

[@marcuslarwa9098]

adven ture pretty much exactly what I was thinking.

[@urielibarra1213]

Really right?? I guess just for the aesthetics now. Maybe in a different state it could be different.

[@frizzykid100]

On a legal note, He had to frame it out because the structural integrity of the shipping container was compromised when he started cutting giant holes in it. For it to be up to code according to California, he had to have some sort of structural reinforcement, and I mean, if you want electricity or plumbing you probably want to have framing inside because otherwise you are going to have a bunch of wires and pipes running around your walls which just looks really shitty. Also its a lot easier to mount things to a frame than just straight through 1/8th of an inch thick (.3 centimeters) exterior.

[@alexhoti9822]

I couldn't believe they did that...

[@bettertvreceptionwithfoilf7100]

@@frizzykid100 Seems like more trouble than building from scratch, by far. Hopefully it was considerably less.

[@enockroki6370]

My best tutorial ever nice video and straight forward

[@dangowen5367]

Consider foundation anchors that can later be mounted to with adjustable welded or bolted metal supports. That was good to work with and promote other people’s crafts. Shipping container makers may even consider offering designs for home builders. A cool option is a horizontal sub-terrain container that is connected to the surface with a vertical container spiral staircase. Multi-levels connecting with vertical containers is cool. Thanks for sharing your craft.

[@pawisme]

Really cool video and well produced. With all the extra things that needs to be done to the containers, is it really worth doing containers instead of just building 3 small "houses" the traditional way?

[@nils1953]

That's what I was thinking. And this point, having a concrete slab and foundation, completely framing out the inside and having to weld support everytime you want an opening, you could have just done a cinder block structure or even a wooden structure with sheet metal outside (don't know if that's up to code in CA though) Can't imagine that this is much faster nor cheaper per square foot.

[@bolland83]

Agreed, this seems like more work than doing a conventional stick frame. That said, if you could pre-fab it offsite it might make a bit more sense, especially if it's going to end up in a location that would otherwise be too difficult to do a conventional build on. Then you would also have the benefit of being able to build in a more controlled environment, with easier access to tools and materials.

[@danp762]

It can only be for the look.

[@markk3504]

I'm beginning to have the same question, and with that said, I still love the idea of container homes. If this ends up close to the same cost as stick built, could you have just built a frame and covered it with corrugated material to achieve the same look?

Agreed,

[@xLA625]

The wooden frame doesnt just apply to CA. I saw an episode of building off grid on Discovery that featured a container house. Owners lived in Middle America and the husband did a wooden frame. He did it for insulation, wires, dry wall.

[@johntenhave1]

Great work! Ignore the knockers. You are getting it done and doing it well. Invite the critics to start up their own channel on how to do it better. Watching with great interest.

[@patrickevans801]

why would you need headers over the openings for doors & windows? that is what the steel square stock is for. i think i will pass on moving to California.

[@motorboater211]

patrick evans my question exactly those headers are completely useless. Spanning above the door you have the shipping containers steel beam then you have the steel beam from your frame. Unless you plan on driving loaded dump trucks over the tops of your doors and windows that wooden header is completely useless.

[@InfernosReaper]

@@motorboater211 Honestly, if their reinforcement frames went fully top to bottom, then your probably could do that.

[@leroywally1314]

we know it isn't because of the heavy snow load.

[@brianriley9259]

Why didn’t you use pex for water supply lines?

[@shekharmoona544]

Got a point there. It just snowed out there.

[@jfkusa123]

My question as well.

[@EpicStays]

Scanned the comments, didn't see this question. Decided to ask. Finished watching the video, look through comments. Find yours -_________-

[@bmay8818]

I personally think copper is superior in most ways. Its only downsides are cost (including time) and susceptibility to freezing. But a soldered copper joint has an effectively almost infinite lifespan and, while PEX is probably fine, there's always the concern that in the future we'll discover that the plastic does leach some horrible chemical. Maybe this guy feels the same way and that's why he did copper.

[@mickeyd2128]

By no means am I knowledgeable or qualified to answer. However, I have a recollection that PEX is not always allowed, based on the local building code. I don't know this as a fact, but it may explain the decision to use copper here.

[@TorstenHeinrich]

Sprinkler System in a house that is so small you fall out of it when you turn in your bed. California really is trying its best to create a housing crisis by inflating building costs to the extreme, doesn't it? xD

[@noelmedina6925]

It's a house where the structure is made entirely out of metal yet sprinklers are for some reason necessary

[@owen_z_schwartz]

Noel Medina I guess you think it’s a good idea to be baked like a pie if a blaze starts in that metal box

[@noelmedina6925]

@@owen_z_schwartz in such a small house it's not really necessary because the exit will be easily accessible and the house won't burn down or damage the structure. Sprinklers are understandable in buildings with wooden structures to try and prevent fire from spreading as well as in multiple story buildings to suppress the fire and allow people to exit.

[@owen_z_schwartz]

Noel Medina the fire would very much eat away at the actual support (made of wood) for this house. Then it would most likely suffer from irreversible damage in the steels structure as it would warp and possibly weaken with the fire. The fire would definitely need to be suppressed because it would be close to impossible to get out of that house with how little windows there are. If you were in the bedroom and the fire had spread from the kitchen to the side with the window, there’d be no escape left. That’s why corridor style houses need these kinds of systems especially to prevent these kinds of situations which would happen almost every time with the way these houses are built

[@TorstenHeinrich]

@@owen_z_schwartz So with the next opening never further away than 2-3 meters, you think sprinklers are actually necessary? Let alone your support for legislation like this forces others, who don't think it is necessary, to pay thousands of dollars to install it.

[@hillfamilyfarmstead3800]

I think I still prefer a wood built house but this is still pretty cool. Hats off to the effort put in.

[@no_alias_for_me]

District 9 is taking shape, gj!

[@_jackmodz]

I've been waiting so long for this, so excited!!!

[@demarsouthard3620]

After watching the videos and reading some of the other comments, I was seriously wondering what the advantages of using shipping containers are in this environment. It seems like a workable idea in a remote environment without all the regs and associated costs, but in the end, did you really save money or end up with something better than a cement block structure?

[@caseylombardo228]

I agree I don't see any advantages over even a stick frame home, even cost to build is likely similar

[@paulstuder2468]

Mate, this is a great KZbin video! Super interesting, and you are not scared to let us know when you messed up! Well done, very clear and precise!

[@bojaiden5175]

I really appreciate the time effort and care spent on documenting this project. Thank you

[@everythingismediocre]

Wow, you enjoy doing things the hard way. I appreciate the effort and final product though.

[@ehhhh9287]

I mean, I get that shipping containers are a thing; but you've essentially built a timber frame structure within the envelope, then clad the outside of the container. Wouldn't it have been a lot easier to build the whole thing as a traditional stud frame or what?

[@motoz30]

@@tailgatecarpenter26 personally, the open yurt designs are pretty appealing, but I won't knock people who'd rather live in a framed out tuna can.

[@arrisangeloaquilino1513]

I just got my containers delivered from Wuwi Shipping Container yesterday. I am planning to make a two-story container house i thought it would be expensive and surprisingly Wuwi Shipping Container sells cheap containers i got my 40ft Container for 1800 each and i even paid it upon delivery. I am from Texas by the way.

[@colinhawkins8265]

I feel uncomfortable commenting because I'm not really qualified. I also know the construction is already fully finished. That being said, one of the things I've learned from watching RR Buildings and their post-frame stuff is that relying solely on caulking to keep water out of a structure isn't ideal. Given enough time, caulking will fail. Again, I'm kind of paraphrasing what Kyle has said. The argument is compelling for having a mechanical barrier vs a caulked one. Perhaps something to consider for the long term on these buildings. Really enjoying the series. Thanks for sharing!

[@imagearchy4782]

Urethane would last a very ling time instead of caulking.

[@TsorovanZero]

RR bro, the reason he gets away with this is because this build is in the Cali desert. He gets rain events maybe once a year. I think you're right if this were in any place but a desert.

[@colinhawkins8265]

Tsorovan Zero You’re probably right. Ben is a smart guy who most likely thought this stuff through.

[@TheModernHomeProject]

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[@gs032009]

Exactly. He should have just completed the welding of the window frame to the corrugated steel panel.

[@Mrcloudpotato]

This is so interesting! Your explanations are concise and easy to follow along with. When is Episode 3 coming out?

[@kevinrigg1284]

Those shipping containers are made from cor10 steel. Rust will not hurt them but will in fact create a protective layer. The steel frames you made were more than adequate to give the extra strength from cutting the corrugated.

[@JoseMartinez-fg2xp]

But how many years can this type of home can withstand, i like how all you guys got together for this Project!

[@tagritel]

Approximately what was the cost for this “development”? I assume container cost is minimal but the cost of the renovation is substantial as those are not standardised projects. Any feedback appreciated. Great job overall!

[@nossa_casa_container9160]

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[@pgplanas]

Cool project. Although, the more videos I see about shipping containers turned into rooms, the more I think it's easier to build them from scratch.

[@corissalafleur8638]

I need some ideas can you help please

[@jrod3260]

Congratulations & thank you for posting, this was an awesome project, challenging, and educational. I learned a lot from your posting and your commentators, a lot of negatives comments but also a lot of educational tips. 👍😎👍

[@landservicesandmore8691]

Great job presenting useful information. Video is very nice!

[@WellAware1tv]

Man, dont ever weld flat on concrete like that. You risk it exploding on you if there is any moisture trapped in the concrete. It superheats and expands and can blow up in your face.

[@ancientwatchmanTV]

Thank you for that great safey tip.

[@keithmcmullin2999]

When it pops- it sticks to your skin, as you frantically peel it off your skin stays stuck to to the cement piece, it all happens in about two seconds"

[@JonathanDamon-jd]

I think you get better penetration vertical welds when you go from the bottom up too.

[@andrewpierce1588]

There was an obvious amount of FNG in this video.

[@stanleyshelby7460]

He finally gets his praises on a fine job done so far.

[@ledomi05]

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[@ParadigmUnkn0wn]

So you poured a full slab, laid down a subfloor, and completely framed the interior? Wouldn't it be cheaper to just build a traditional house at that point?

[@renadoll6089]

Nope

[@badcandy24]

Renas ass said nope. I agree 101%.

[@gordd7348]

@@renadoll6089 Not exactly a detailed response so we all can understand why.

[@roberthart4224]

@@gordd7348 what would she know anyway haha. look at that DP.... clearly is a doll queen who has no i dea about construction

[@johnl2625]

Very informative and with details. Seems like more work involved than one might think.