The Pros and Cons of Building with Shipping Containers

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The Pros and Cons of Building with Shipping
Containers
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Intro

• In the middle of the 20th century, the invention
  of shipping containers has become central to
  boosting global trade.
• During those days, cargotecture and shipping
  container homes were very popular all over the
  world.
• And still, it holds the best position because of
  its benefits, including cost-saving, time-saving,
  and earth-saving.
• At first, the containers used for transporting
  goods and products, but more recently they are
  used for building homes.

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• When do you think about shipping containers what
  comes to your mind? You get an image of the
  giant, metal, and big storage units containers.
• It has become a trend to use these shipping
  containers and turning them into unique homes,
  and people love the idea.
• Moreover, if you want to construct a new home, it
  cost more than 50lakhs, but building
  with shipping container homes in Chennai has
  eased the cost of new construction. 

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• Even though shipping containers are special, but
  still, they are not perfect.
• The key to building homes with shipping
  containers is knowing the benefits and
  limitations of shipping containers.
• In this article, well discuss some of the common
  pros and cons of building with shipping
  containers.

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Pros of Building Shipping Containers

• Cost-Effective
• Shipping containers have more advantages than
  traditional types of construction.
• Many people feel that using shipping containers
  for the building is fits in their budget and save
  their money.
• And the containers have many factors such as
  overall size, amount of DIY labor, cost, and
  design choices.
• In India, depending on the size, the shipping
  container costs Rs. 60, 000 to 1lakh.

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Structural Stability

• Shipping containers are also almost
  indestructible.
• Shipping containers are made of steel to handle
  extreme loads, withstand wear and tear, survive
  in all climatic conditions, last for decades, and
  to create a multi-story home.
• And it was designed for a long journey across the
  ocean, and its structural stability prevents
  homes from earthquakes, hurricane-proof, and
  other natural disasters.

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Ease and Speed of Construction

• For a traditional construction, it will take
  around 4-6 months to build a house.
• But building a house with shipping container
  takes hardly 2-3 weeks and it is friendlier to
  the DIYer.
• Moreover, you have to hire more people for
  traditional construction, but on the other side,
  you can hire a few constructors with previous
  experience in building with containers.

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Off-Site Construction

• The benefit of shipping container homes is that
  they can be built tremendously quickly and
  precisely in the off-site, then delivered to your
  land.
• Sometimes land is not suitable to build with
  containers. 
• In this case, you can make your shipping
  container home at a local factory, and then it
  will be delivered to your land.

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Safety

• Shipping container home is much safer than living
  in traditional homes.
• Living in rural infrastructure and remote place
  bring major problems such as burglaries and
  break-ins.
• But in contrast, containers need a blowtorch or
  dynamite to break through them and are too heavy
  to lift and a break-in.
• Moreover, it contributes to making it a safe
  structure for work well and protects against
  natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes.

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Cons of Building Shipping Containers

• Insulation and Heat Control
• Shipping containers are made of steel, and they
  absorb heat and cold very well.
• So, its difficult for them to control the
  temperature inside.
• In order to control the temperature, you have to
  use the correct type of insulation and paint that
  will adhere to the curve of the walls.
• And these insulations also further reduce the
  already inadequate space of the shipping
  container.

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Refurbishing

• You are doing a huge favor to our environment
  when you use the old refurbished containers.
• However, these containers tend to rust quickly,
  because they have been damaged, dented, or
  scratched, and it is unsafe to use them for your
  new home construction.
• If you still want the used container, then you
  have to make sure about the structural integrity
  of your home.
• And repainting your home will help it to last for
  20years and much more.

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Ecological Footprint

• Using old shipping containers for building a home
  is an effective way of recycling them.
• But the ecological footprint of these houses is a
  very larger size.
• Before you start to live in, you need to
  sandblast the entire container and replace the
  floor.
• And you have to ensure that the carbon emissions
  are disposed of correctly.

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Dangerous Chemicals

• Shipping containers are made of metal, and it
  stays on the ocean and the saltwater may cause
  rust and corrosion.
• The used shipping containers usually have
  hazardous chemicals and treated to prevent
  erosion during transport.
• Before you turn the container into your home,
  ensure you inspect them to confirm that it is
  safe for use in home construction.
• Building a shipping container house is one of the
  most amazing experiences you can get in your
  life. It helps you to make a unique home.

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Thank You

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