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What is Under a Shipping Container Home?

Shipping container homes need to rest upon a firm foundation. Although there are many types of foundations that are used under buildings, three are the most commonly used for shipping...

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What is the Best Way to Insulate a Shipping Container Home?

Whether you are living in a cold climate, hot climate, or somewhere in between, you will want to know these insulation tips to control how much heat is allowed to travel into and out of your shipping...

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Do You Need an Architect to Build a Container House?

In many parts of the world, you do not need to hire an architect to design your new shipping container home. But, there are some reasons that it would be best to include an architect during your...

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Are Permits Required to Build a DIY Shipping Container Home?

Most communities require the home owner to obtain permits before they are allowed to build their shipping container home. Depending upon the municipality, the home owner will be required to...

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Why are the Walls of the Shipping Container Corrugated?

We see wavy metal walls and roofs on industrial, agricultural, and homes all around the world. There are several good reasons why the metal walls and roofs of shipping containers are corrugated....

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Do Container Homes Rust?

Since shipping container homes are built with metal boxes, we might wonder if the home built from shipping containers will eventually rust. We have all seen shipping containers that are dented...

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