Make your SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME less hot with this one trick

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In this video we show you how to make your shipping container less hot! All you need is some white paint.

[@kijetikimavi]

I did this with my boat that's out in the sun.. its a big boat.. was blue, hot as hell,, painted it super bright white, cool as a cucumber now

[@Pprez.69]

Kudos to you on your build.

[@lanhousesorveteria8818]

Very cool loved it, a thing that facilitates and has much fun and much easier to build. I want for me.

[@peterwhy8236]

Love the music guys! Love you guys!

[@loeltholiday5128]

Seriously it's dope

[@peterxyz3541]

Garden "box" on roof is an alternative for cold insulation. Solar power water pump, pump coolant under the solar panels, PV panels give up more electrons when cold.....or putting "stand off" or struts between PV panel and roof, allowing air gap so wind can help cool panel. Don't burn out (fatigue) your muscles by being on "hands and knees", use a 5.00 extension pole (or make shift broom stick) attach to paint roller. Also, when painting on "floor", you can just pour a decent size blob of paint onto the "floor" and roll it (spread it) around with roller....pouring paint into a pan is "handling it twice" or "wasting paint" (residue paint in pan) or "creating another item to wash".

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Peter XYZ thanks for the tips bro!

[@AMindInOverdrive]

I painted one of these by hand once, but a little while ago I saw a guy on YT paint a container in a very short time with a rented spray machine...that's the easiest way I think ;-) Great idea using reflective paint by the way! I never would have thought of that!

[@OffGridHawaii]

+MJ D thanks for the comment! I think thats a great idea with the spray to make it go faster, but honestly as a painter I really enjoy the process of applying paint by brushstrokes.. the roller is already too much haha

[@kilogulf1164]

I'll be using Gaco roof sealant on my container to reduce the heat and prolong the life of the container. Also thinking of doing a panel type insulation on a track system for the interior ceiling. keep up the great work guys.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Keoni Garcia sounds great! We were in a bit of a hurry cause we were going to be leaving the container for three months so this is what we came up with. With the doors open it is as cool as a cucumber but when there closed it still gets pretty warm. Aloha and mahalo for watching!

[@tbritton91]

Great idea! I was worried about this issue.

[@OffGridHawaii]

A roof over the whole container is best, but this is much less expensive

[@patrickkelly9721]

Thank you for the video. Our container arrives in a few days. It will be for storage. But we live in Arizona, the hottest part. This will be a first step in battling the heat.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Have you had any luck? I have one coming to store my tractor in. I was thinking about buying one of those cloth type car ports to put over the container. I bought one of the whitish cream colored new containers hoping the color will help with heat.

[@patrickkelly9721]

@@jacobhendrickson8935 We store stuff that the heat won't hurt in the conex. Solar roof exhaust fans and screened intake vents along the bottom help

[@heathenous81]

put a handle on your roller and the painting will go faster.

[@welderboy14]

Id assume their done painting by now...

[@OffGridHawaii]

+welderboy14 hahah no I'm still rolling on that paint, really regret not getting a handle by now. .. Jk its a good tip, I will get one for when we paint the rest of the container

[@heathenous81]

welderboy14 Hahaha, sorry, couldn't resist.

[@heathenous81]

OffGridHawaii I'll admit I was being a bit trolly and sarcastic but that was funny. Thank you..

[@OffGridHawaii]

+heathenous81 hahah i appreaciate every comment :)

[@robpinter5431]

I have a shipping container that I used as a workshop, To keep it cool and to collect rainwater I put another roof on top of the container with a 4 inch gap, which allows ventilation between both surfaces, way cooler than it was before I did the additional roof, If I was making a house I would have also placed insulation between the top of the container and the additional roof.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Rob Pinter thanks for sharing your experience! Sounds like thats a great way to keep it cook inside

[@maccasnz3436]

Yeah mate. I think this video is neccessary for anyone wanting to container. The thermal properties of them are comparable to prisoner isolation chambers! The roof catches water and can be cantilevered out over a deck also....the best solution with insulation and IR reflective paint.

[@CyclingSpiritvideos]

Love the gangster alien music for your earthship!

[@gordbaker896]

Nice job, nice smile and nice peek.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Gord Baker thanks :-)

[@mmanut]

Put 2 heavy coats on the roof. Stuff works great. Don't stretch it, Put it on heavy. That along with insulation you will be all set. Good Luck, Vinny 🇺🇸

[@OffGridHawaii]

+mmanut Thank you for the tip :)

[@chubbyninja842]

I did this with my regular house shingles. Makes a HUGE difference in the cooling bill.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+ZombieTex thats awesome Zombie!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

You can paint shingles??

[@dinkydotzero]

I had the same issues with a metal garage I have, The heat was crazy I used something called LizardSkin CI. Its A Ceramic Thermal Insulation coating this is easily spray-on thermal insulation it was designed for cars, trucks but its pretty great was a roof coating for metal roofs

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Dinky Dot Thanks for the tip!

[@saeidmomtahan]

Is the ceramic coating effective?

[@burningmanmike]

great tip!

[@OffGridHawaii]

+piko burningmanmike thanks!

[@sighpocket5]

Nice!!!

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Sigh Pocket Thanks!

[@loeltholiday5128]

Thanks

[@vicstock428]

i did this last summer.and the temp of the steel inside dropped from 153 f degrees to about 130f. that gave me the idea to plant a garden on top to keep the top in the shade.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Vic Stock wow thats still really hot! The gardeon rooftop is on our idea list for sure. Aesthetic and super functional :) have you begun the project?

[@HulaShack1]

Just found your channel. Awesome! Sorry if you already answered this but....How did you guys find your land? and how much land do you own? AND one last question....how long can you live in your tiny house before big brother bugs you???? I lived in Hawaii for years but now on the mainland. I want to move back! Aloha a nui loa....

[@danhold1]

good job

[@OffGridHawaii]

+danhold1 Holdcroftski Thank you for the comment!

[@Pocketbassist]

I like the double glasses lol

[@OffGridHawaii]

Hahah I'm glad someone else appreciates them! :P

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Hank O Hahahaha yes! Dorks of the world must support one another

[@samualwhittemore228]

Hank O DITTO! Ha Ha! Awesome! :))

[@wesley7910]

Lol just ask for transition glasses... your regular glasses lenses will turn to sunglasses in the presence of sunlight

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Wesley transition glasses are my biggest pet peeve lol I find they look so weird. I usually only wear sunglasses during emergency situations, such as when I have to paint the roof of my shipping container white. And then I would normally wear contacts. Otherwise i feel awkward knowing that people cant see my eyes. Thanks for the comment.

[@shaffiqnazri8675]

damn great idea thanks thoo.

[@erth64net]

I used Rust-Oleum Marine Topside white...did wonders for reducing heat, and years later it still has not collected any mildew or moss.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+erth64net cool! Thanks for the tip :)

[@fredfrond6148]

If you put a black metal surface out in the sun the heat gain can increase the roof temperature to 150 deg f. Guarantee you would not be able to stand on the roof in your bare feet like you were when painting.

[@chrisyuen-chon6207]

It all depends on budget. There's also a spray on ceramic coating/paint, and rigid board insulation for inside.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Chris Yuen-Chon Yeah there are sure other ways to do it. This way is for people like us on a low budget and with a time constraint. We had to come up with something fast and easy before locking up the container and leaving it for 3 months (cooking in the hawaiian sun). Thanks for the tip :)

[@Subgunman]

There are several companies offering hollow microscopic ceramic spheres that can be added to the paint, this will really provide a lot more insulation than just plain paint.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Subgunman Thats fascinating, there are a lot of solutions we hadnt considered! Thanks for the tip!

[@glory_gate]

so coooolllll

[@OffGridHawaii]

lol. literally

[@billybob5312]

WOW

[@davidmerlino2193]

I should do that

[@qwaurk985]

Watching her paint I just kept thinking of the old commercial: "Get a Wagner!"

[@bravo4819]

Would you be able to used boat pant like the battle ship paint is good to

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Hammah Department yeah boat paint is probably great!

[@linctexpilot8337]

This is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to do in the early morning or late evening!

[@OffGridHawaii]

+LincTexPilot We wanted to do it earlier than we did it, but the roof was wet from condensation and probably night rain. Mid-day sun on the Big Island can be brutal! Thanks for the comment

[@stevea.thompson3239]

Can you give detail on na me brand of the paint use

[@davidklimek7999]

does painting roof white and reflecting sunlight up make the solar panel work better,get more charging.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+David Klimek To my knowledge, the solar panel only absorbs light from the top. But who knows, maybe It Works? 💁🙃😁

[@coburnlowman]

I had a shop built using light grey metal thinking it would reflect but I was wrong big time. It gets so hot in there when I walk out into the sun it feels like a Kool breeze.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Phil Lowman yeah metal is just so heat absorbent... :/ Let us know what solutions you come up with! Shade, shelter and insulation work, and reflective paint for the roof :) thanks for the comment!

[@coburnlowman]

I think my best solution is to get the lathe and milling machine out of there and use the building as storage. If I'd of known how much heat the light grey would have drawn I'd of had them use white on top. It's the pre colored metal and I'm not sure if white paint would stay long. The back side or side facing West is shaded with Leland Cypress trees so late afternoon is ok for doing repair machine shop work.

[@LosProduction2006]

how many gallons did u use to paint the container and did u prime it first or just paint over it

[@OffGridHawaii]

To do the roof we used 1 gallon of primer and 1 gallon of white paint. For the rest of the container we used 5 gallons of primer and 5 gallons of paint but had some paint left over.

[@LosProduction2006]

@@OffGridHawaii so doing just the top of the roof did it cool the container down alot or did u have to paint the whole thing to get it cool on a hot day

[@OffGridHawaii]

The white paint made a big difference on the roof. The rest of the container we painted light grey which also helped. We recently ended up covering half of the container with a roof a d that definitely helps the most.

[@Charliemmafan]

How many degrees cooler do you think your shipping container is inside after you painted the top with white reflective paint compared to before?

[@MickSupper]

Didn't say anything in the video about the temperature outside. Temperature of interior could have been because one day was hotter than the other, but no mention of it in the video, so doesn't prove much of anything.

[@bravo4819]

Awesome land

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Hammah Department thank you! Truly blessed :)

[@Pushyhog]

Put plywood up bout 3 " on some stands if you want cool roof.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Pushyhog Mahalo for the tip

[@alightworker9520]

Just thinking out side the box (ha ha you get it) I am no expert but do you think strategically placing 3ft shrub like plants on your roof could help. Then it might absorb the heat and shadow your roof at the right time. You guys are showing me with a little ingenuity it can get done. ✌happy💗healthy👽free

[@MickSupper]

You better water them like crazy because the heat of the roof would dry up the water in a couple of hours.

[@nourrhamma356]

You néed some white paint and Nice girl toôooo

[@denyswoodroffe490]

Use a extending handle on the paint roller, able to stand.

[@solamyke-fadipe5085]

But how do you protect the outer part of the container from electrical shocks?

[@OffGridHawaii]

🤷🏻‍♂️🤷‍♀️

[@bravo4819]

Are you folks originally from the big island and do you folks live on Hawaiian Lands just wondering from Oahu aloha god bless

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Hammah Department we are not originally from the Big Island, we migrated from the mainland in search of a more peaceful place to be able to grow tropical plants and fruits and live more in line with our values :) Aloha!

[@marybellehulse7182]

Do you think its better to live closer to Kona? Or Puna?

[@OffGridHawaii]

It’s personal preference

[@lbjackson5179]

I'm sure you both did a lot of research before investing in a container to make a home in. I was wondering about the framing inside, and also wondered if you had thought of framing the outside instead of shrinking your space inside?

[@OffGridHawaii]

+L B Jackson we actually never intended to make a shipping container home at first, we just really needed something quickly as we got to Big Island during really rainy season. We have done some very basic framing on the interior to create wall separation between the kitchen and the storage area. None of it is fixed to the metal, sort of snuggly free standing. We did not prioritize creating the container house at first because our main focus was on getting trees and plants started in the ground. When we return to the land in September we are going to focus more on the container and we will surely be documenting it on videos to share! Thanks for the comment. :)

[@OffGridHawaii]

+L B Jackson also, we are leaning towards not framing side walls on the interior and just figure out ways to create insulation from the outside. For example we are making a fance out of lilikoi to shade the south/east side of the container.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@OffGridHawaiiI was thinking of putting a harbor freight carport over mine to keep the sun off.

[@OffGridHawaii]

@jacobhendrickson8935 good idea!

[@bicanroman]

u know if u put garden on top it beats any paint ?

[@OffGridHawaii]

+bicanroman Yeah! That idea is seriously awesome and we are gonna figure out how to make that happen once we're back on the property long term. The paint solution was just temporary for when we left the container for 3 months while were back on the mainland.

[@dsmmike95]

I was thinking the same thing iv also seen where they to the staked / garden wall with also covers the side walls

[@peggycooper4806]

OffGridHawaii you build a roof sized garden box, just like you do a raised garden that sits on the ground. Do remember to put in a drain to let out excess water. If you have a garden wall, this is an excellent way to water that, too.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Peggy Cooper thanks Peggy!

[@kijetikimavi]

will it not cause corrosion?

[@hebneh]

This looks like it's a pretty high altitude with ohia lehua all around, so I wouldn't have thought that heat would've been so much of a concern. Not like you were down at the beach in South Kohala, for example.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+hebneh We are at around 700 ft elevation. The heat is not too bad typically but when its hot and sunny it gets really hot.

[@bishbosh7728]

Yeah I am up around 1200 feet and it gets in the 90s easy during summer and in the 50s at night sometimes temperature fluctuation can be alittle crazy here.

[@jackofalltradesllc2116]

what brand of paint did u use

[@OffGridHawaii]

OCD Carpet Cleaning LLC Sorry I dont remember! We got it at Home Depot though. I could let you know the brand after September 6 when we're back on the property. 😕🙃

[@daveygivens735]

Great. So every winter you climb back up there and paint it black?

[@OffGridHawaii]

Lol no it's pretty much between 60-80 degrees year round on big island.

[@daveygivens735]

@@OffGridHawaii ah ok. You're in a tropical climate. I guess the opposite might be true though, if you lived in Canada, say.

[@GeoFry3]

Now cover the whole thing in solar panels it'll be a lot cooler with the AC unit you can now install. ;)

[@GeoFry3]

Insulate the inside with a thin drop ceiling and some radiant barrier bubble wrap style insulation. You'll drop the temp more and not go as deaf every time it rains.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+GeoFry3 thanks for the tip!

[@OffGridHawaii]

+GeoFry3 haha or we can just drive to 4000 ft elevation when its too much to bear

[@OffGridHawaii]

+GeoFry3 oh man the rain is so loud!!

[@damndanno1181]

You know spray foam insulation would help a great deal too

[@OffGridHawaii]

Yeah that's what people are saying! Thanks for the tip :)

[@evolutionglitch4739]

solar panels don't like heat really, you really should space the panel of the roof and paint under it. then your container and panel will be cooler and your panel will produce a few extra watts and last longer.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Evolution Glitch Thank you for the tip, we will be raising the panel off the roof once we get back to the container and set it back up. :)

[@donkeyboys6552]

I know the white would work best for reflectivity, but what if you paint the side a cheap light color and before it dries shovel light color sand onto it. Might give you some (R) value and be more aesthetic also. Love your vids. Planning on doing a similar setup on the big island also. Mahalo

[@donkeyboys6552]

I was wondering how you get on the internet from off the grid? Do you get decent mobile phone coverage and data, or do you have to go to town to go online? PS Also, any hassle with the local city hall like with permits etc??? I've seen a lot of "un-permited" cabins etc for sale so I would expect your container to be like that. Thanks a lot. Love your channel.

[@donkeyboys6552]

Also are you worried about wild pigs eating your small plants. I have heard they are all over the island.

[@donkeyboys6552]

A friend in NorthCal who grows medicine lays down chicken wire beneath his root ball and then brings it up to stakes to keep animals from eating his plants. BTW how come you don't have any chickens for making fertilizer and eggs for trade? Also keeps down the bugs around the property.

[@donkeyboys6552]

But with a live volcano above you who would build something massive if they won't insure it anyways. At least you can move the container if there is a flow and if you lock the doors it may survive a tsunami. I know the containers float for a while when they fall off ships.

[@donkeyboys6552]

Good Idea. I think another you tuber has a house near Vegas and he raises the chickens above his pool's deep-end and the chicken waste feeds his Tilapia below... His whole pool is a aquaponic ecosystem as the fish waste feeds his vegetable and fruit plants and this kayle like plant that he then feeds the chickens. very circular.

[@alfriedar]

by they way .. learn about RADIANT FOIL BARRIER ...used it in my home remodel wow did it make the whole house cooler .. You can use it inside under the ceiling .. it reflects 97% of RADIANT HEAT.. back in the direction it came from.. so in winter it will keep heat in ..

[@OffGridHawaii]

+alfriedar cool! That sounds awesome

[@ohctascooby2]

Did you paint under the solar panel? If not, then that is probably why it is hotter.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+ohctascooby2 we did paint under it. Its hot because the panel was directly on top of the roof with no air flowing in between and the panel absorbs a lot of heat/light. Thanks for the comment!

[@jackimullinax6541]

Painting your roof would have been much easier if you used a long pole on your roller brush. Less bending, and your knees will love you for it!

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Jacki Sweetwood Thanks for the comment. It really wasnt so bad without the pole, and I found that the grooves of the metal might make it tricky to maneuver with a long pole. Knees were fine, but its a good tip for anyone who prefers to stand, definitely :)

[@BakingApe]

Where did you buy your Kohala hat. I like.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+BakingApe Michael found it in the ocean at the white sand beach in Kona. He was searching for his dad's glasses but found the hat instead! :)

[@BakingApe]

OffGridHawaii I love it. Sell it to me ;)

[@EvendimataE]

i should paint the roof of my car with that reflective paint

[@OffGridHawaii]

+EvendimataE haha yeah!

[@dontletemchangeyourmood]

😂

[@OffGridHawaii]

😅

[@stephenbell9169]

solar panels work much more efficiently when they are cooler. Raise them a bit off the surface of the container and give them a slight tilt to the south. Should give you a bit more energy collection and will help with the panel hot spot. Keep it up. You guys are awesome.

[@mark_osborne]

Yup, I was thinking the same thing- if they just raised the north end of the panel 1 foot it would allow the air to circulate better (cooling the panel) and grab some additional power

[@ZeoCyberG]

Could always turn the problem into a solution... Solar thermal would help draw the heat off the roof, will act as thermal break for the house to help keep it cooler, and can be channeled with a heat exchanger to heat a tank of water for free hot water for cleaning and washing... All on top of helping the solar panels work more efficiently... While you can make a basic solar thermal set up yourself with mostly recycled materials... There's also commercial products... Even a Solar Air Conditioner that works similar to a Mini-Split heat pump that uses the collected heat energy to reduce the energy requirements for the compressor and that requires less energy to cool the incoming air... So it take up to 40% less energy to run the AC and Mini-Splits are already known to be very efficient... Same system also offers ability to provide high pressure hot water... Basically, remember the heat can also be converted into usable energy and not just the visible light from the sun... Along with smart design, like placing the container/house at a angle to the sun to minimize or maximize solar gain throughout the day and seasons... In their case, minimizing so the sun mostly hits the short side can really reduce their total solar gain throughout most of the day... In the meantime, occasionally splashing some water on the panels can help keep them cool until they can make the modifications to improve their system... Edit, hmm... They moved to the main island and are back on grid... Oh, well... can always consider this for any future plans and even on grid it's good to make your home as efficient as possible...

[@brigittelm6054]

Maybe place solar on pole and rack system above container not on it, would help reduce heat inside even more .

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Brigitte LM Thanks for the tip! Raising it should definitely help :)

[@OffGridHawaii]

ZeoCyberG thanks a lot for the thorough comment and advice! We are only on the mainland until September... when we're back off the grid on Big Island we will be making improvements to our solar set up for sure :)

[@bindiberry6280]

If it still feels hot, you can build half height of this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ7Yh52Be5qnY9E on top the container and cover the top and drop cloth masking with mylar reflective for the upper half of the all side wall of the container.

[@maccasnz3436]

Containers get incredibly hot. Passive cooling is very expensive to achieve and most need roofs for shade and also here....water collection. Many people build these and then have to pay extra for roofs later. Each to their own but i far prefer timber or earth to build a low cost home. Containers however are ultimately portable worldwide

[@HeyJoshome]

We are using shipping containers too.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+NiftyThrifty Homestead That's awesome! Are you also documenting your process of turning it to a house? Would love to check it out :)

[@HeyJoshome]

I just posted a video of our well house that will hold the laundry, bathroom and plumbing for the presure tank.

[@OffGridHawaii]

nice! Just subscribed :)

[@HeyJoshome]

OffGridHawaii yes as we go. i subbed you too.

[@nmatthew7469]

two part spray foam kit from ebay,

[@OffGridHawaii]

Mahalo for the tip J, we will look into it

[@OffGridHawaii]

+cisa93 Thank you for the input :)

[@nmatthew7469]

Problem, maybe a problem can't say for sure, with rigid foam is the potential for condensation moisture/mold. Spray foam, because there is no gap, ,apparently eliminates that potential. Thanks for the tip on that denim product.

[@nmatthew7469]

How about a vapor barrier? should it be used behind the foam panels?

[@ForwardGuidance]

Foam is hugely expensive. If I were to ever use it, I'd do so in a house that I'm 99% sure I will live forever, because the return on investment (ROI) with foam is terrible for the short term and if you sell the home in the short, buyer could care less about foam meaning they aren't going to pay you more for using foam. Young buyers care about the school district, older buyers want a quiet neighborhood most of all so if you have foam, they'll think "nice" but it won't factor into a purchase.

[@yourbandsux]

Big island?

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Thisbandsux yep 🤙

[@bobanderson2895]

It was getting pretty hot and sunny? Does that mean it doesn't get as sunny now that you painted the roof? lol

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Bob Anderson The roof don't get as sunny no more. 🤠

[@adon2424]

it actually reflects all colors, not just white

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Adon Lando lol I actually wanted to reshoot that part but Paulina said it was fine, and actually white is all colors so it is accurate. Thanks for watching

[@gordbaker896]

Black is All colours.....................

[@OffGridHawaii]

if you are talking about pigment you are right but if you are talking about light then white is all colors

[@Johnrider1234]

Trailers use it all the time

[@OffGridHawaii]

+John Rider that's great! And makes a lot of sense :)

[@daniellalor6244]

you know that also works in winter.. gonna get COLD in there

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Daniel Lalor Luckily we are in Hawaii so we dont have to worry about that! :P

[@zhp500]

Had a metal roof that was just brutal in the louisiana sun. Used white sealant paint, This improved the situation a lot, but what really did it was when I went back over it with the sealant paint and ceramic additive. www.ceramicadditive.com/ Just take care when mixing it in the paint, then mix often so the ceramic dose not all sink to the bottom.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+zhp500 awesome, thanks for your tip :)

[@ForwardGuidance]

Yep, ceramic, if you can afford it is the best. Nothing better except a roof over a roof. For example, I have a vacation property along the river where I park a trailer (RV) and I installed a steel RV carport so I'm 100% sun shielded. The sides on open but the roof is completely covered.

[@TOMMYSURIA]

By buying a food grade refrigerated container in the first place??? maybe

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Hulagu Kahn The whole point of the container was to get something quick and cheap because we were in a bind. Didnt think to get a refrigerated one right off the bat but Im going to assume theyre more expensive and the guy probably didnt have a 40 footer. We're going to make a video soon about why we got a shipping container and what we woukd do different :) thanks for the comment!

[@JakNoir]

You made the big mistake of not getting a "high cube" container, so you didn't have any roof room for insulation installment.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+JakNoir yeah :( the guy selling them didnt have any used 40 footers with two doors and high ceiling when we were getting ours... so we settled.

[@mattr7118]

Just put in decent insulation... you won't have that problem.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+John Doe Yep, that's true. This is if you don't want to put in insulation... for whatever reason that may be

[@lamarmercedes6153]

Put in insulation.

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Lamar Mercedes we probably wont, but we'll see how it fares for us... 🤔

[@BreakinUpBuds]

Solarflex is a better.

[@BreakinUpBuds]

OffGridHawaii I'm not familiar with the brand you used but solarflex with two coats is guaranteed to last 7 years and it's supposedly reflects up to 70% of the UV radiation I have use solarflex to coat the roofs of warehouses and it worked great. Solarflex is less of a paint​ and more of a rubber when it cures.

[@antoniov5701]

Or just insulate it

[@snakemadness4553]

Sorry I got distracted by the hottie :) what were we talking about again ? Lol Naw good tip really thinking of making my own home as well . Thanks for the tip

[@geoffcook8570]

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[@hoagiesherlin7732]

you should always paint naked :)

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Hoagie Sherlin right, but that would greatly interfere with my intense cyclist tan lines I got going

[@Osiwan960]

very electro urban thug beats for a offgrid nature lil white girl video...LOL

[@skiprope536]

Your scientific method of testing temperature by your touch is amazing. Are your fingers calibrated to plus or minus 1 degree. Get REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OffGridHawaii]

+Skip Rope hahaha hey, what can I say, It Worked 😆

[@yonihales9133]

how about build out of plastic or wood that cost far less instead of trying to fix a bad decision of living in a metal box to show the world your a hipster?

[@OffGridHawaii]

+John Hales it was actually the quickest and easiest thing we could think of. It really wasn't a bad decision though considering there are hurricanes every year and crackheads roaming the streets in our neighborhood. Thank you for the suggestion though

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+John Hales Lol that's not the reason we chose a metal box. The reason was because it was the best option for our needs at the time. It's going to be an ever evolving project; future structures on the property are less likely to be made out of metal though :).

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OffGridHawaii hurricanes , crack heads and too hot in Hawaii?? I lived there for seven years and never had an issue with heat but then afain I didnt live in a metal box.

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+John Hales did you watch the video? It worked it's not hot anymore

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Lol because hipsters don't know how to build stuff out of wood 🤓