Top 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Building a Shipping Container House

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Top 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Building a Shipping Container House. Not every shipping container is suitable for building a Container house. The general misconception that any container can be used as a building block for a new container home is misleading. With the rising cost of building and more people becoming environmental conscious. Building with shipping containers is becoming a new fad for green building and also an alternative cost-effective material for building a new house. If you love shipping container homes; or are exploring the possibilities of building your own; This video brings to you the Top 7 common mistakes to avoid before building a shipping container house. Stay tuned to find out the DOs, and DONTs, of building with shipping containers.Top 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid Before Building a Shipping Container House.
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Top 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid before Building a Shipping Container House include:
Number 7. Buying the Wrong Type of Shipping Container.
Number 6. Buying very Old Containers.
Number 5. Using wrong type of insulation.
Number 4. Over Modification of Containers.
Number 3. Using Inexperienced Contractor or Builder.
Number 2. Ignoring Building Planning Laws and Regulations.
Number 1. Assuming Container Homes Are Cheap To Build.
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[@kylematthew4898]

Container: Go for high cube “single use” shipping containers. Insulation: Use closed cell foam insulation (not just foam insulation, huge difference)+ vapor barrier, vapor barrier, vapor barrier. If you do not use a vapor barrier you will get condensation on the inside. Rust is not the biggest concern with moisture. It is mold. Toxic mold. You know, the stuff that can kill you. Almost every dwelling already has toxic mold spores inside. There is simply not enough moisture (55% humidity or higher) for it to reproduce. Property tax incentives: most homes have a depreciative tax value that is spread over 30 years. When filed correctly, a container home has a depreciative value spread over 7 years which drastically reduces property tax payments. The lower taxes are a huge incentive for building a container home. However, some municipalities do not allow you to deduct your mortgage. Really look into the tax laws. Mortgage:You can’t get a mortgage in some areas if the shipping container does not have a permanent foundation. Additionally, lenders don’t understand or know the value of a shipping container home versus a new home. Therefore, they don’t feel they have a true collateral and won’t be willing to lend. Roof: the roof of a container home will inevitably hold water so carefully consider your best options for water drainage. I still don’t feel like I have engineered the right solution to this issue. Consider building a corner to corner wood deck on the top. It’s nice to have a deck but most importantly it is a way to shield the top of the container from the sun and reduce energy costs. Solar panels are a costly but worthwhile investment because they block the sun from making direct contact with the roof and allow you to lower monthly energy costs. Hope my advice helps. Cheers. ~Kyle

[@dallasaj3000]

do you have a shipping container home?

[@robertm.irvingjr.1150]

Couldnt find you on linkedIn. Could you share your contact for reference?

[@ksfranklin7004]

You're awesome! thank you. Our family is considering building a shipping container home in Rockland county, NY.

[@rosefrancis4406]

Thank you Kyle from Johannesburg, South Africa.

[@mikeyj7990]

Thanks for the complete run down. You will save someone thousands that follow your advise.

[@melissabrimigion4182]

What irritates me is how many people spend time criticizing the robo voice and not bother to focus on the wealth of information you provided. I appreciate the time you spend explaining the possible problems of container homes. I have been interested in container homes for about 10 years now. Mostly seeing them in other countries. As for the comments on zoning laws, it really depends where you live. I am interested in watching more informative videos on container homes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@tootiebivens7833]

I agree. This is extremely helpful and I'm grateful

[@toaluasaleupolu7060]

True

[@DontEatTheAnimals]

What irritates me is the computer voice. And I have a keyboard so I can criticise (and I know how to spell it correctly). What also irritates me is that it is so much cheaper to just build with wood frames, normal linings and claddings, and you don't get the moisture and thermal problems you get with shipping containers. Shipping containers are cold. Shipping containers do not breathe. Shipping containers are hot. Seriously, shipping containers also hate computer speak. Most of the information in the video was wrong anyway. 2/10 wouldn't watch again.

[@usriyeni2022]

William Llewellyn Judy build your house without shipping container n build the way you know n the way you want it n stop watching it if you don’t like it . The end

[@usriyeni2022]

Melissa Brimigion i agreed with you . People r so easy to just criticize n After they build one then they remember how important this video is . I also interest since last year n I need to save money maybe buy land first coz I don’t hv parent here ( most ppl build at parent or grandparent lands lol , I need to borrow their parent haha ). Most video container home always show n talk about nice thing but not talking about the mistake they made or give us tips before we build it . I’m myself always research before I’m doing it . This is good info n thank you for people who makes time for this . 🙏🙏

[@robertfisher5974]

"... this is the best resource ever!""I've searched sooo many websites but am so glad I stumbled onto this one. The construction plans are the best I've found and I can say with confidence; this is the best resource ever!. Awesome 3D designs and easy to follow instructions"

[@yootoob4516]

Warning against using older containers is excellent advice, as coatings have been changed in the past six years to avoid toxic substances. Older containers with mahogany floors were once impregnated with highly toxic coatings to kill rodents and insects. Now those floors have coatings that can be removed or encapsulated.

[@oneoflokis]

Mahogany floors sounds nice!.🙂 Also, another thing I'm thinking: Maybe lots of insecticide on wooden flooring will stop things ruining your house? I saw also on another video, about a couple building a beautiful container home in New Orleans that that certainly scotched the termite problem down there! 😁

[@LetsCatchYourDream]

I live in St. Louis, MO where we are 10+ years behind most major cities. Our 1st container home has just been completed. Now we have 3 semi container restaurants (they use sections of containers) and we have The STL FOUNDRY retail mall project coming up which has some containers. We are getting our 1st modular business. No modular homes nor apt complexes yet. Good information...especially about the height and insulation.

[@sheltermode]

Congratulations!...You can share your new build with us if possible, through [e-mail]

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

I have done a lot of work on containers being a retired welder, get one time high wall container, seal the floor or build sub floor, use a vapor barrier, one of the best I have saw was roofing felt glued to walls, than used metal studs for framing, you can than put insulation

[@anonymousone4489]

John Adams are you located anywhere near North Myrtle Beach area?

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

I am in Asia at the moment

[@wildflowerrain85]

Can I talk to you about the welding part??

[@saulsanchez7805]

Thanks to this video I could understand what are the main mistakes I can make in the construction of a container house

[@joekeezer4758]

Thank for the heads up. Remembering that old containers which were used to transport fruits, will probably have commercial pesticide residues, and this is only one example. Seeing the container before purchase, unless it is new, is a good idea. Thank you again for the tips.

[@oneoflokis]

What are the best containers? Ones used for electrical goods only?

[@ericphantri96734]

Thank you sir. You are having a voice like loving angelic grandfather

[@stunnagoldknakis5918]

Ty

[@asimawad]

Thank you for sharing these very useful informations .

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

I'd found this okay and to the point. All common sense points. That said with the right planning, container homes can easily be far cheaper to build, and many people online do prove it. However, that is from people who do their own work, and use repurposed windows, doors and wood. If one is going to repurposed a shipping container you can with other parts to keep cost down too. If someone can find cheap repurposed windows at a fraction of the cost, design around those windows then things could be cheaper. Of course if someone also wants a new, fresh, professional and high end finish then they will have to pay for it.

[@lorrysalazar2615]

Thanks so much for this informative video! I watched your other vids about container van construction and I noticed that in the video where you used your actual voice, a lot of people commented on your heavy accent and suggest you use a translator. I'm a foreigner and im not bothered at all by the computer generated voice of this video as the information of the video is great! Don't mind the comments, keep on posting great helpful vids. More power!

[@premjitsingh36]

nice information thank you

[@dustinmeier9753]

Decent information. But please, everyone get away from these monotone text-to-speech synthesizers. It's nearly unbearable to listen to.

[@Borghetto.Inc04]

Im sure your wifes mouth is worse. 😂😂😂

[@poserwanabe]

@@Borghetto.Inc04 you should be proud of that comment...smh

[@malbey3898]

Get a life man🙆‍♂️🧐

[@kclark5382]

Why does the voice who says the content matter? It’s content that matters

[@hldye7442]

You are correct !

[@yeti8it396]

So I'm guessing from this one should shield the roof and walls a bit to keep heat off of them yet make sure everything is well insulated against cold , and make sure to have good ventilation into a raised (pitched) roof to keep moisture from building up . I would think 2 20x40 containers with about 8 or 10 feet added between them to join them put a 4-12 pitch on a roof above it and panel the inner walls with 2x2 either metal or wood studs with extra insulation and something like Tyvek sheeting on the inner walls then panel it with something appropriate . A few narrow tall windows and sky lights here and there in key areas .

[@freakyflow]

Your first Problem is Make sure the land you want it on is legal to have it as a home and the requirments for plumping and electrics ...no sence of buying land that you cant have containers on

[@stevenm7692]

If you can’t do as you please on the land you paid for, do you even own it??

[@freakyflow]

@@stevenm7692 You really want a Toxic chemical plant 200ft off your property? Don't shoot the messenger I only give advice from my own experience It took me 6 years to find the perfect land site Which i could afford, had excess to water and hydro, low land tax, No township - No code requirements And the bonus was a spring just off the land Hunting and Fishing And 25kms from a small town Made it perfect

[@stevenm7692]

freakyflow just a valid question, if someone else can tell you what to do with it, regardless of location or amenities near by, is it actually yours? I don’t think so, seems you have done well with your purchase though, self sufficient living looks like the only sane option for a decent future 👍

[@freakyflow]

@@stevenm7692 We all die so nothing is forever we pay to have it And give it to someone else But we still pay to use it lol I rather pay a few hundred dollars a year in a home I design (Not someone elses And adjust to it ) Then have a 25 year weight over my head As most people have ...And the best thing about this Covid thing is I shop for extra foods maybe 1 a month And we had very few cases of covid in the last 12 months

[@oneoflokis]

@@stevenm7692 Where I live it's called Planning Permission.

[@philrabe910]

Hated the robot, but the information is top quality. I've been fantasizing SC homes for about 8 years. One of these days... [code around here is impossible]

[@rbyreagan9874]

Your advice is good to every one interested in building container house I solute you :-)

[@billshaw1921]

Can't wait to work with someone to incorporate my retractable shade canopy system(s) into design

[@warlord8954]

The real issue with toxic contaminants and fume exposure come from the fact that all shipping containers have wooden floors treated with pcb containing preservatives. When these were first designed they were only for shipping goods. The floors needed to be thoroughly protected from the weather and they w ere treated as such. In order to protect yourself if you use one for a home of any kind you have to sand the floors smooth, while wearing proper breathing protection, and then coat them with several coats of a product that will complete seal the wood forever.

[@chrissurano6956]

Not true. Very few have wooden floors

[@Ace-Av8er]

If it has a wooden floor rip it out, frame in floor joists and MUST insulate the floor with foam or blown in insulation then cover it with sub floor sheating.

[@oneoflokis]

Why sand off the wood preservative? (And put all that nasty PCB dust everywhere?) Why not just seal it in?

[@James-ii3ct]

Please edit it so that we don't hear "shipping container" every 2.5 seconds. We are well aware the video is about shipping containers, hearing it 50 times every minute is not necessary.

[@rc3291]

Some people have short attention spans

[@Xolani_Khabazela]

U wouldn't have say it better ...!!

[@fabiansosa9447]

It is a video about shipping containers.. So it is ok for him to say shipping containers... Shipping container homes need to be well known, otherwise people would think he is not talking about a shipping container home. I have a friend who does emotional support for sheep... So he is a sheeping container. If you do not like the video,you do not like shipping containers. So don't watch a shipping container video!!!

[@daaryajp6931]

Jamezy 😂😂

[@BruceschultzAU]

James your math is Amazing

[@killingfields1424]

yas your right. Old containers need to cleaned, sandblasted to baremetal and apply new coatings, in and out. A support frame should be welded on cut portion to compliment rigidity on removed part. Stacking another container for 2nd floor needs additional structural support due its equal weight with the lower container and another problem with another container on top is it requires building clearance which containers is nit covered by law

[@quantum7401]

Very neat idea, and I love the looks of some of the architectural aspects, but all I keep thinking is "User Error! User Error!"

[@chocachips]

Im picking up what your putting down!

[@hernandezkiyoko9164]

Thanks for the learning !from Japan

[@shavoyr6978]

It’s so hard trying to find lenders in Tacoma, Washington area to finance container homes 😪 amazing video by the way 🎬

[@robertandjulie]

Thanks for this

[@katherinetorres3600]

Maganda din to para sa maliit na tendahan .. Yun Isang container band 160 k ata ..

[@gypsycopeland4207]

Very informative. I have been thinking about building a container house. Now I am thinking twice. Great information.

[@minalbhadaliya4830]

Very good info.

[@arleneparker2273]

Thanks much. We are getting our heads together to begin

[@MrGrombie]

I like this a lot. A lot of good facts to build from. I'd like to see more about foundation work though.

[@MrGrombie]

Alex A Amazing! I have a feeling I will be citing you when I am designing and building my home. I guess I am in the design phase now. Lol

[@sharonhagloch5864]

Here is another youtube video on 5 different foundations to use and their advantages and disadvantages kzbin.info/www/bejne/iprLomZpg66pbbM

[@BB-zs9vh]

@@MrGrombie have you started your project as yet & how is it coming on?

[@elliegardella-smith9739]

Thank you i didn’t know that I’m trying to build my on my land

[@azraahmed2663]

Informative!

[@Jenuin]

Thank you. Just learning.

[@skakpedersen]

Thanks for sharing, highly informative!

[@AlexPomesky]

Any container can be a home. It's all about your creativity

[@tonyofarrell2775]

Great practical information ,thanks

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

If you've spent lots of time in Africa, this voice is comforting.

[@NaeemKhan-of7rj]

A Thousand Thanks to u n your advice, it's really helpful

[@gardenfever4139]

Lol great video . The robot voices are irrelevant the information was great to all the people that can’t listen to a computer talk their loss on the information I always get a kick out of the criticism that comes from KZbin videos when they’re not put to gather professionally. (This one was done very professionally.)If everyone was professional on their channel it wouldn’t be called KZbin it would be called Hollywood. Great video don’t let them discourage you thank you for the information

[@judgetk8327]

Do you really think that was a computer voice? Your in more trouble than most people. lol God the world is full of stupid people.

[@Sushiyrolls]

No, it is not stupid idea. This is great. The author does not have to be able to talk perfectly in the universally pleasant voice. If I have to make this kinds of information/tutorial video in my own voice and talk, my channel will be flood with negative comments even if I have the most innovative ideas. And for me as non-English speaker, I often have to turn on caption (auto-generated English) to understand what the authors are saying but ending up reading screwed up captions. So, computer talking is fine for me as both listener/viewer and author.

[@shaylynnheidemann2991]

Agreed! Despite the personal dislikes, the video does very much suit its purpose and was very helpful

[@ronisworld2916]

Very informative. thank you or sharing!

[@deborahjones1204]

I wasn't able to watch any of the videos you posted. I got a pop up that says they don't exist. Would love to watch them.

[@artnoll]

I love the A.I. voice. All hail benevolent Robot Overlords!

[@carmenwilkerson5654]

They'll remember you, friend.

[@scotthama3665]

great information

[@Khamomil]

If you want to keep costs down then you need to keep the metal walls on the outside with only a fresh paint job. Keep the original doors too. If heavy mods are planned, wouldn't it be a good bet to buy one or two extra contnrs just for the steel structure that can be used somewhere else and cut it out before shipping to save on transport costs. Ultimately if there is an environmental concern in the decision to recycle a contnr, refraining from overcomsumption would reduce at the root the influx of contnrs.

[@diannejohnson8444]

Thank

[@iiscritical7795]

When I first considered building a shipping container house, I knew it might be generally around the same price range of building a regular cement home (here in the Caribbean). However, What at shipping container house IS good for is tiny living. Using a single 40foot container with the necessary modifications you can rent it out or use it for an Airbnb.

[@BB-zs9vh]

Your information is wot i needed. I plan to build a container home in Jamaica.

[@BB-zs9vh]

...I also had planed to rent it on Airbnb. Please keep me up dated.

[@travisvinning6934]

i like the rusty exterior..looks dope

[@deepchandratewari2176]

Selection of foundation type may also be included. Dr.D.C.Tewari,Noida,India.

[@davidrobinson5581]

Shipping containers are good for one thing, being shipping containers. It would be much easier to build a long skinny house the same size of a container than to convert a shipping container. Please please please do not put your self through the pain of converting one.

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

Your right I am a retired welder who has worked on a lot of containers most of the time they were used as a shop or storage, if you want to live in a box you can buy a shipping container frame with floor and roof beams they are shipped in the flat use wood in between 8x20 $800 8x40 $1700

[@cristiancindulet1301]

John Adams yes! Is so true! I consider an overkill to use an old container entirely!

[@mvagusta9342]

building house container' is not cheap! some modification very costly 👍

[@mariaemilianegron]

Thank you very informative and precise I like it

[@oni4649]

A lot of good info.

[@alejandrapaz1786]

Hi from the Argentinian Patagonia. Here the temperatures vary from 45 C° to -10 C° so insulation is all an issue. I need to keep away cold and hot from the inside. Fortunately the weather is dry because it is semi desertic. But condensation in winter may be a problem. Does any of you have a piece of advice? Thanks!🙏👍

[@BB-zs9vh]

Im planing to to live in a very hot country myself; plz keep me up dated to on any advice given especially on cooling methods.

[@wawanwahyu9152]

Alhamdulillah 🙏🙏🙏💯 man tap 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿💯 . Kopi mama Kopi

[@sisiwhite3364]

You pushed me off the fence and I am going to go w shipping container rather than tiny house or RV

[@nealruth2802]

Thanks for the information. I don't think I'll build one...not a good fit for me.

[@SuperTitank]

Interesting stuff, thanks !

[@kreassiva9138]

Useful information

[@oldodger]

The computer voice is a major pain in the ass

[@oneoflokis]

😁👍 It's not that great a voice, either. You can pay for better ones.

[@milomiller909]

Great advice!!!!!

[@liboy9844]

Container homes are like cars, you’ll eventually have rust problems no matter how well they are built. Moisture retention is always the culprit. Just my 2c.

[@criss6945]

or u can built a good ventilation system and a good insulation inside and out.

[@MrSupercar55]

That text-to-speech voice that you nicked off Go!Animate is tedious and it's doing my head in. Bring on the usual narrator who's really chilled out.

[@pernibuzdovan12]

I survived to the end:-)

[@education20246]

Hey great video. can you make some more videos on containers?

[@education20246]

Thank you

[@Laffy1345]

Alex A that voice gave me a hard on....🥒🥖🌽🥕

[@pootsa7438]

Damn that did my head in

[@_onesimpleidea]

Other than the weirdo disembodied Brit computer voice, yes, it was a decent list of things to consider beforehand. Do have one question: You showed a chart with some container specs near the beginning of the video, when you were introducing hi-cubes, I think. In any case, your chart shows a hi-cube weighing _less_ than a standard container. How can that be? Common sense indicates that the additional material to make it taller will also make it heavier.

[@sang366]

Good info thank u

[@daveshallbetter6693]

Your information on building permits is inaccurate. You say if your land is outside city limits, you're outside the building permit regulations. True, the city regulations don't apply, but county regulations do. ALWAYS check with your city or county BEFORE planning a container home.

[@katnaps6277]

I noticed that to even in the country you have to get building permits for it to be legal. Without those permits insurance companies are most likely not going to cover any of it.

[@sandraallen8696]

If you DON'T go to your government planning and development and get all permits you could be forced to distroy all you've done. It's the law of your City, Parish or County in which you build.

[@afpro7461]

I would love to buld a house from this.. i was talking to a faw people about bulding a home from it and they thought i was crazy

[@billingatadoracreative6393]

I am trying to design my future shipping container home and doing my research. I want to keep the flat roof, how is the best way to finish the roof?

[@MrJObajobas]

Slam some polyesterine (don't really know it's name in english, the white insulating foam) for insulation and black rubber based thingy (rubberhoid?) that is installed with fire and you're set.

[@MkleinCabo]

Thank you , how Can you sit one on a dune ?

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

Good Video, great info.... Thanks

[@joeserna1801]

Would it be cheaper and more practical to build a steel 4x4 tube cube frame and cover it with corrugated galvanized panels? -You get the same look and strength of a container home without the retrofitting and limitations of shipping containers.

[@FLATSTONE]

Smart man.

[@learnsomethingneweveryday1539]

stating the obvious is sometimes a stroke of genius. Your probably right

[@nojabjonny]

Take me to your leader!!!!

[@vempriex]

Good to know. I live out in the boondocks like with 2,560 peeps. Next town over is less populated. I like simplicity since I'm single and will only be me.

[@swiperfox3145]

Number 8) Just hoping that the shipping container you are trying to convert doesn't originally belong to someone else... like... like... Optimus Prime's trailer.... LOL

[@isaashoor4595]

Dear sir What's about barring the container instead of isolation ?

[@francisalen]

very good informations.I am planning a 3000 sqft godown for foam mattress storing for distribution,in India what would be your suggestion?I got a price Rs.190000/- for 40 ft non regular shipping containers at port and the delivery to the site is extra.

[@beckycroll7519]

Wow! All this info anyone interested in this form of building should already know. In answer to the question at the end of the video is a big fat NO!

[@ericiversen3906]

good info

[@ForestSakan]

I really love the fact you use a machine reader instead of recording your voice if you have a strong accent

[@piskcoki200344]

Thanks! Can you give us floor plan lay outs? How would I handle shower and toilet facilities and outlets on non-serviced sites? How do I contact you?

[@vergilalbia5418]

..first ,,,you have to certainly sure that the land you are going to erect/place your shipping containers home IS YOURS..:-)

[@ilona7970]

Shipping Container,Shipping cotainer, Container, Shipping container.... Challenge: a shot Everytime he says container

[@AbdouDZful]

Building a Shipping Container House is nice

[@stevewhodat]

forget shipping containers. use reefer trailers. high ceiling already insulated with interior finish. same price.

[@GioJorg]

no... just no

[@jcz232321]

Reefer trailers don't compare in regards to structural integrity. Just saying.

[@ghost666HAZE]

By reefer do you mean refrigerated? sorry my english isn't so great

[@Rico-Suave_]

yes reefer means refrigerated

[@swiperfox3145]

Wow! Just turn on the reefer during the summer months. I just wonder if the solar panels (if placed on the rooftop) would be enough to turn on the reefer's cooling system.

[@mikeausra6950]

tyvm gby

[@MrSupercar55]

How is a 40 foot container too small? If we’re talking about high cube containers then a couple of 40 foot containers will probably do you, depending on how big you want your house to be.

[@eddiepayne9431]

Container are made out of Corbin steel.you can cut or weld on the container

[@michaelleestevens2194]

thanks for the infor. great video.. dirt farmer Michael usnavyretired living in the country of panama..be safe take care god and country..hey it would be a much better video if you can put the priceing of all that you discuss in this viedo. for sure..thanks..

[@melissabrant765]

How many times did you say shipping containers?

[@polestar3673]

what is the recommended way of attaching the corners to the foundation?

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

Steel plates on top rebar in concrete

[@axelscrivener9711]

Twist locks

[@nexgen.graphics]

Very nice information that comes with a cost to bear this computer generated voice 😅.

[@billyjennings1523]

It sounds like the video is made by "Anonymous". Good video though

[@cybergimp]

buy a tall, 1 way container, insulate well for your area or conditions, dont over modify-structure is important. use a reputable contractor to carry out the work, check city or county regulations for your building plans and permits, budgeting is important - location, size and materials used, welding is expensive. youre welcome

[@cybergimp]

it would be not be a bad idea to wrap the interior walls with tyvec before and behind the wood framing and insulation, this will help prevent interior walls from sweating

[@alwynthegreat]

There was a few good pointers there.