Connecting 2 or More Shipping Containers Together | DIY Kit Updates

[@Hoganoutdoors]

Outstanding content. I'm a retired architect and was an architecture professor for many years. Excellent presentation of the engineering problems associated with joining two shipping containers together to make a larger building. I really appreciate your illustrations and demonstrations. The fact that you are upfront about the complex issues involved is a breath of fresh air. The modular / pre-fab building arena is full of charlatans and frauds. You have clearly been doing this for a while, and understand the issues, and are working to solve them in a methodical, practical way. You've earned my subscription. Keep up the good work.

[@abhiT569]

YESS!! Finally someone giving solutions for a real size home build and not just a bin to live in.

[@JP-yl6on]

I really LOVE some of your designs for 4+ container homes. Please make more content like this, if you can. You’re creativity and experience is so valuable

[@steveturansky9031]

Two 40' containers (40x40 footprint) with a roof straddling the containers and garage doors seems like the best use in a container building. What a phenomenal workshop/garage and I would think it would be fairly reasonable.

[@damiangarza435]

I like the 40x40 container concept towards the end. I hope it goes through. I would like to do something like that so that way I could purchase the necessary things from y’all.

[@3Dsjk]

I love the concept. Using locally-sourced LVLs sounds like a good solution for shipping, as well as potentially using multiple containers end-to-end. Also, your accent reminds me of Red Green, so thumbs up there too.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

😂 I've heard that before

[@dougscott2408]

You've done it again, two job boxes while prparing for home and workshop!!! If only your products could be purchased in bulk at a container depot near us... thanks for your innovation!!!

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

The 40x40 is a basic build I think a lot of farmers and ranchers will be interested in. I know it would make life much easier for me.

[@motionsick]

Dude thanks for all the work you put into these video. Love how you explore ideas and share them with us. I have a container and I'm going to build a cabin soon.

[@timmahoney9207]

Excellent video and very exciting stuff! You guys are taking recycling of old containers to a whole new level with your tools, processes, and techniques. Great job and look forward to the next video(s)! Thanks and God bless America

[@timmahoney9207]

Trumpy 2024!!!

[@timmahoney9207]

Trumpy 2024!!!

[@timmahoney9207]

Trumpy 2024!!!

[@razdog9977]

Hey Channing, yes to a simple flashing kit, or the plans for us internationals would be super, as your other connecting methods assumes the containers are joined side to side. I'd like not to have a slanted roof, or that large 'spine' along my 2 cans, and... im off setting them, so cant use your long joining system. Cheers

[@NathanNostaw]

The idea is great. The fabrication and shipping look to be a hassle though. Have you considered capitalising on your idea but reducing fabrication by basing the flashing concept around a U (universal/I beam)? The U beam will be available local to every build in full length which would cover the strength and span of the joiner and your flashing is the connector that could bolt through the beam web.

[@MrLandphill]

thanks for always having great content, love your container ideas.

[@ARMENAMERIKANE]

cant wait to use it on my next build great work CG

[@rtz549]

Look into stone or concrete pavers for solid flooring minus pouring concrete. Even bricks.

[@manclg732]

I my area north Texas I called associated truss and lumber and picked up 6 -40’ers and mounded them on top like you did. Then topped those with 6/12x22trusses across them two foot on center cross furred and standing seam above.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

That sounds awesome! I'd love to see pics.

[@TelesisREI]

Why not make them half the size? I can see that as an advantage with shipping and with handling them. If you bolted 8 shorter ones together, do they lose strength?

[@danielstroh4251]

Just got the new composite SSB's for two 40' and I'm so excited! I've been waiting for these. They look slightly different than the aluminum version. Can we get a video explaining and showing the changes please?

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Hey Daniel. Thanks for your order. I'll try and snap some pictures and make a community post at bare minimum. We can also email you some guidance but they're identical in function. Screw them into the track and top 60mm tubing and start framing! Congrats on having one of the first "Yeti Cooler" building envelopes.

[@VenturaIT]

you can get a metal building for cheaper, the benefit of a shipping container are when you can buy them cheaply and DIY the rest, even then a metal building will be cheaper with more square footage and a taller ceiling for anything but 1-2 shipping containers

[@CuriousEarthMan]

plus, even 10 or 12 feet wide is much more useful than eight feet, in my experience.

[@niswil74]

I love the LVL idea!!!

[@austin2994]

What's the hurricane rating for those? Could you get that insured?

[@joshedwards6205]

Could you do a bridge crane between 2 containers for a workshop?

[@nikolazagorac8237]

Great job guys.

[@kobrapromotions]

Not even a minute in lmao Thumbnail : "No Welding!" 0:51 : *So we started welding* cool video none the less

[@fbtippmann]

Immediately followed by 2 examples of how to accomplish the same thing without welding.

[@kobrapromotions]

@@fbtippmann fair

[@boobacockaa]

@@fbtippmannwrong. The solution this container guy chose and implemented was welding.

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Lots of cool things you can do with those containers. I'm curious if you have ever put one underground as a base for a shed or shop? I am building a 12' x 24' "garden shed" in my architecturally controlled community and I thought maybe I could add a container under it for more storage, set completely in the ground and then add the new shed over it. Any thoughts? Just over here in southern Alberta. Cheers.

[@wesfrance48]

What would the cost comparison be going to the container build compared to a traditional pole barn build for a shop?

[@JoVeda_xo]

I'm watching because I want a set up for my residence 😮😊😊😊😊

[@robertjackson4121]

They make cargo trailer storage units can be stored in container for security and access to shop floor.

[@rajvirk6260]

how much would it cost get 40x40 kit with no container in (nothing in 24 feet ) middle but double stack double story i mean

[@terrylazurko2476]

Nice to see your showing a triple wide in your video now. But no information on your webpage.

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Amazing! Random, rookie question: How does the homeowner fasten into the walls heavier things like TV brackets? Or lighter things like frames?

[@jrcrawford7248]

They got those brackets on their site to hang strut or steel studs

[@Sams_Uncle]

Marvelous video 👍

[@fausto8932]

Just one question, how much did all this work cost?

[@JerrybutTaller]

So i want to build a metal building on top of 5 40-foot containers. The middle three containers would have their walls cut out to expand into one large downstairs "basement" area leaving the outside 2 for storage. Would i be better off building a structural frame like a beach house with ground support through the containers with pillars or can i just fab up a frame directly on top of the containers to place a 30x40 metal building? Do you think the containers would take the weight like that?

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Only use the 2 outside containers and build traditionally between them

[@ВикторВербицкий-о7х]

How much snow load do you apply? 7 degrees is a small pitch in my country)

[@tirasjordan]

I can't believe this channel exists! I've been dreaming about finding experts in this space! 🐐 🐐 🐐 🐐

[@TheVinn3h]

Worth actually adding some lashing points so this can be craned on...? seems a shame to have a crane lift it to the roof to have to un lash it to then have to hand place it.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Yes, 100%. We designed lifting lugs that would protrude through the roof from the castings and use a UHMW shim/washer to help thermally break them.

[@BricksofHappiness]

i can help you ship these without damage. We ship a lot of large AC Curbs and adapters. They are always damaged if sent LTL etc... Let me know. Happy to help. I'm going to be talking to you further anyway. We're in the market. Great videos! Really happy I ran across your channel. Been researching for years but needed this.

[@ashleyalbert9719]

Do you offer advice and help tear apart ideas to point out issues for personal builds?

[@musicgroopie1]

I'd like to know if i remove roof and sides is the floor strong enough to span a creek and drive equipment up to 15,000 lbs.

[@MrGeorgeeo]

Hey how are you ,why don't you make timber reusable crates at your longest length to stop damaging your ends . That way you can fit any size in the crate and it will arrive safely and return to use it again

[@reginanjus]

Love to know what it would cost for the containers 40' by 40'? My house would be in Maxton North Carolina....

[@sourcelee3539]

very good content, do you guys sell the design plan?

[@MrFakit]

My experience with powder coating here in BC is it always fails at the 90° edge from expansion

[@legopotter8295]

I have seen these channels and watched how much they claim it costs....ive done all my research...direct prices from lowes and home depot. Quotes from electricians, plumbers, foundation proffessionals. And cost of all materials...including permits and land cost...and i came up to maybe 80k, and thats high end. For a 40x40 container home build. That price includes the home to be completely finished, with appliances. Dont listen to peopke telling you it is not cost effective..IT IS. Go try buying a traditional home thats also old and half the space of a 40x40, and your gonna pay 3 to 5 times the 80k it takes to build a home, evenwith paying proffessionals to do foundation, plumbing, electricity. PERIOD.

[@joejohn5398]

@@legopotter8295 I have a buddy who runs a business rebuilding containers about $5-$8k for a 15 ft container used not including shipped. Land is about $10k/acre in the us no utilities depending the area. My location charges $15k/pole set not including running power to the home or property. A luxury modular 4 bed 2.5 bath cost $25k with delivery. As tcg said, his kit is intended for those wanting large applications where the load is directed straight to the ground. His kit isn’t about cost but effective and efficient for your application.

[@ibrahimkynga3265]

@@legopotter8295 really!! Is it possible for $80k everything included? I thought it was more than that.

[@MicMaine]

@@legopotter8295 ok, I'm listening 😏

[@fried_daddy]

@@legopotter8295 where did you get build plans from to price out materials?

[@DeathGamer27]

Downside comes after it's built, incredibly difficult to get these homes insured, especially in storm prone areas. Unlike a home, especially brick homes, these do not appreciate, they generally depreciate. Certainly not at the rate that mobile homes do, and closer to a low end stick build, so still pretty solid just won't hold it's value past 40-50 years. Other than that, can't beat the price and spacing options this brings, just some hurdles that need to be jumped through

[@dellmerlin6328]

Thanks for a great video. Comments. What to do with the side wall that is cut out. It would be great to have a pitched roof. Possibility. Cut sidewall out in one piece. Lift entire sidewall onto roof(this is a challenge for someone to figure out). Attach one end of sidewall to top of truss, other end to opposite corner of container. Now have free, strong, durable, pitched roof. Repeat with other container.

[@CuriousEarthMan]

the wall on the roof would stop short of the outside edge of the container every time. Do you correct for that? Do you remember Pythagoras's Theorem? Is there a conflict?

[@vodiak]

Don't forget about using cables for tension. Then the trusses just need to handle the compressive forces and you can have them in smaller pieces for easy shipping.

[@samuelmuriuki1570]

Hi I would like to know which softwares are you using to animate

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Hello. We primarily use Blender or Unreal Engine

[@jacksonsiv6203]

What is the estimated cost in developing this into a passive or net zero barndominium home?

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

There are a million variables there.. Probably $250k to $1 million depending on the person / climate

[@mcm95403]

And that cap piece should have studs welded to the underside so there is no hole to the outside to seal, just drop it in place and use nuts from the underside.

[@WaverleyRanch]

We’re over by Drumheller and I’d love to put something like this on our farm.

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

Let's get er done

[@dra.house1]

Two question... This is earthquake proof??? It´s because I live in Chile🇨🇱 and we have a lot of earthquakes 😩 … Thank you so much... Your work is impressive ✨👌🏻✨

[@thetazva]

You show in the picture opening and the description for the video post that putting two containers together yields a 40'x40' space? Not sure how that works as a container is only 8 feet wide which would be 16 feet wide not 40'.

[@buildbros2088]

Hey im interested in a kit to bolt together a 40x40 as mentioned in the end or a open span of even 20ft considering each container is 8/9ft so you would be like 36 x40 or whatever. A kit and shipping though thats probably the killer so idk im in Idaho.

[@politicaltrucker5269]

It’s always out of stock! How do you lose money if you never have any to sell?

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

I was never happy with it. I finally came up with the right solution. My extreme apologies for taking so long to figure it out. Email [e-mail] if you're serious/ interested. Here's a sneak peak: kzbin.infoz5Hjtilob14?feature=share

[@psylinx]

Insulating, from the outside now we're talking. George Davis

[@MrBlazingshadow]

Why not keep the rafters pieces half the length? Looks like they would fit a pallet perfectly.....

[@黃翔榆-y9v]

感恩了解，謝謝分享！

[@rhello9961]

Very well done to the container Guy , ? Is it possible to make a helicopter hanger out of containers?

[@TheContainerGuyTV]

100%

[@SamsLiberty]

Can I get a quote on the kit in the thumbnail?

[@topcat5988]

What is the incentive to build a container home?

[@csehszlovakze]

if you have easy access to cheap containers

[@JP-yl6on]

Because the turn around on a project is much faster. Because with containers it could be a solo build, too.

[@nancyhoterene2545]

Do you ship to NZ

[@MrBlazingshadow]

I'm not sure why bracing from the inside with 4 inch I beams Isn't used , yes I understand there is welding involve, maybe I'll have to experiment myself.

[@extraclip]

Sounds like it would be cheaper and almost easier to learn how to weld lol. Love the work though.

[@EdCarlo-bx5gu]

How about joining two 20 footers

[@anthony01571]

Yes - OUTSTANDING : o ......

[@MindSnackBar]

Most people are doing this to make full time living homes. And homes have sewage pipes. If there's a solid concrete flooring then how are they able to run sewage pipelines into the ground without cracking, weakening or damaging the concrete flooring? Maybe make some kind of attachment that goes into the floor before the concrete is poured and it allows the pipes to attach and rin through as intended. just an idea

[@tonybillmahoney7462]

Love it

[@Camz316]

Why don’t you allow customers order online and respond to emails or phone calls?

[@DaremoKamen]

How practical would it be to combine a mobile home/manufactured home with shipping containers to get one of those garages with an apartment above it?

[@fundingsecured7072]

My only question, why?

[@BryanKirch]

Agreed. Buy a steel building

[@LaLaLucky7777]

Because it's fast and cheaper

[@BryanKirch]

@@LaLaLucky7777 how much does it cost ? I’m actually not certain it’s cheaper from my experience

[@OGDailylama]

@@LaLaLucky7777 It’s neither and you get a worse product than just buying the size you want. You can’t buy a new container so right out of the gate you’re getting a less than perfect starting project.

[@6by6by6]

Nothing cheaper about this, $5000 per container by the time it’s set on the property and it’s an uninsulated space. Nothing built with containers will ever appreciate in value as a site built building will..

[@jefferykeeper9034]

The state of Indiana doesn't allow shipping Containers for homes.

[@AnthonyCastro-k3l]

Nice Awesome 🤩

[@signorducati8508]

how can i contact you? i need some help and advice!

[@YHauz-co]

Just use our portable platform

[@AkiWataru]

Second one?

[@jefferykeeper9034]

One thing you should know is that the state of Indiana doesn't allow shipping Containers for homes

[@juxtageist]

That pocket in the concrete will collect water and rust will tske over.

[@ryaldeveau207]

Why do you have to pay for shipping damage? The shipping company damages they pay for the replacment.

[@jamesswanson1139]

Weld a I beam to tie them together, daa

[@dpetrovic696]

Hell ya

[@carymartz8762]

Or you can just build in the traditional way and save yourself a ton of headaces.

[@mcm95403]

You went over the joining of the 2 container walls WAY too fast. More pictures, more time needed showing how your product fits and attached, not just 3 seconds.

[@Emrahserttaş1]

Such structures like yours are not preferred in Turkey. I would love to work with you and add value to myself. If you are interested, I can send you my CV.

[@JoVeda_xo]

😂😂😂😂❤

[@fodank]

Redundant title.

[@anthonybaransky137]

Your thumbnail words are WRONG. There are no shipping containers that are 20 foot wide!!!

[@Eli1981-re5bh]

Shipping container buildings are beyond stupid.

[@CameronsCandorOriginal]

Great content. Your products are too expensive. Might as well as go with a stick build at a certain point. Reach out to some Chinese manufacturers to help figure out better shipping and packaging methods. Save 20% on shipping damages, pass 10% of savings from that onto the consumer, and increase your profit. #Win-win

[@raidaraw]

😮This is so jargon heavy I almost skipped it 2 minutes in... Great for marketing... Not so much for DIY

[@jkashif1]

No one is interested to learn bits and pieces. I can not understand why this way? Is the cost to build using wood structure is expensive then container? I don’t think the wood structure will cost more. All standard already exists with low cost then why we have to invent wheel again? Only if the new technology cost less. I don’t think using containers is reducing the cost if you match with wood materials cost.

[@BobHolster-om8rf]

I SEE NO USE IN DOING THESE RUBE GOLDBERG PROJECTS. WHY IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU SPEND ALL THE TIME AND MONEY ON RECYCLING THIS JUNK. WHAT IS THE BENEFIT? THIS MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE.