How to Build Shipping Container Homes With Plans
Feb 2016 · Mendon Cottage Books
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
DISADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
CONTAINER SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
NEW OR USED CONTAINER:
PERMITS AND REGULATIONS:
CHAPTER TWO
FOUNDATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
SITE CONDITIONS:
CLIMATE:
MARKET FACTORS:
BUILDING DESIGN:
EXCAVATION AND FOOTINGS:
TYPES OF MATERIALS USED FOR FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION:
CHAPTER THREE
PLACING THE CONTAINERS:
JOINING THE CONTAINERS:
WELDING BASICS:
ADVANTAGES:
DISADVANTAGES:
PARTS OF THE WELDER KIT:
WELDING SAFETY GEAR:
PREPPING & GRINDING THE WELD:
COMMON WELDING PROBLEMS:
CONTAINER REINFORCEMENT:
CHAPTER FOUR
ROOFS:
TYPES OF ROOFS:
1. SHED:
2. GABLE ROOF:
HOW TO CUT SHIPPING CONTAINERS
CHAPTER FIVE
ADVANCED FRAMING:
ROUGH ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING WORK:
SOLAR PANELS:
PLUMBING:
CHAPTER SIX
CONTAINER HOME INSULATION:
THERMAL BRIDGING:
FLOORING:
SAFETY LOCKS FOR YOUR CONTAINER HOME:
CHAPTER SEVEN: RESOURCE DIRECTORY
CHAPTER EIGHT: PLANS
PUBLISHER
Introduction to Shipping Container Homes:
Shipping container homes are houses that are built using shipping containers. The strength, durability, availability, and the cost effectiveness of containers as building material has made these types of homes popular in recent years. When you buy a container, it might appear as hollow boxes with no windows or openings. However, these boxes are highly customizable; they can be stacked and welded together to create beautiful yet economical homes. The next section is about the pros and cons of living in a shipping container home.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION TO SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
ADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
DISADVANTAGES OF SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
CONTAINER SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
NEW OR USED CONTAINER:
PERMITS AND REGULATIONS:
CHAPTER TWO
FOUNDATION FOR SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES:
SITE CONDITIONS:
CLIMATE:
MARKET FACTORS:
BUILDING DESIGN:
EXCAVATION AND FOOTINGS:
TYPES OF MATERIALS USED FOR FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION:
CHAPTER THREE
PLACING THE CONTAINERS:
JOINING THE CONTAINERS:
WELDING BASICS:
ADVANTAGES:
DISADVANTAGES:
PARTS OF THE WELDER KIT:
WELDING SAFETY GEAR:
PREPPING & GRINDING THE WELD:
COMMON WELDING PROBLEMS:
CONTAINER REINFORCEMENT:
CHAPTER FOUR
ROOFS:
TYPES OF ROOFS:
1. SHED:
2. GABLE ROOF:
HOW TO CUT SHIPPING CONTAINERS
CHAPTER FIVE
ADVANCED FRAMING:
ROUGH ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING WORK:
SOLAR PANELS:
PLUMBING:
CHAPTER SIX
CONTAINER HOME INSULATION:
THERMAL BRIDGING:
FLOORING:
SAFETY LOCKS FOR YOUR CONTAINER HOME:
CHAPTER SEVEN: RESOURCE DIRECTORY
CHAPTER EIGHT: PLANS
PUBLISHER
Introduction to Shipping Container Homes:
Shipping container homes are houses that are built using shipping containers. The strength, durability, availability, and the cost effectiveness of containers as building material has made these types of homes popular in recent years. When you buy a container, it might appear as hollow boxes with no windows or openings. However, these boxes are highly customizable; they can be stacked and welded together to create beautiful yet economical homes. The next section is about the pros and cons of living in a shipping container home.
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3.8
63 reviews
Justin van Schaick
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May 26, 2017
Short book about building homes from shipping containers. Different aspects are addressed like dealing with toxic coatings on the container but also welding, foundation, insulation and roofing. It has a couple of building plans you can download. But I think the book is a little short and contains a lot of ads. Also missed illustrations on the different types of roof constructions described. It did give me a better understanding standing of some of the complexities involved in building such a house.
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Jason Fritzsche
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March 28, 2016
It's really only ok....68 pages and most of them are half pages due to the way the text formatting is setup. I was hoping it would be more in-depth than it is, but it really just goes over some concepts and ideas. The plans are guided more for someone who wants to make a Tiny House, not a 2-story, 4-bedroom family house.
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Barbie madson
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May 3, 2018
Great information! And how to steps for people that are thinking about
building one . But it does not let you download so guess I'll go to Amazon.
4 people found this review helpful
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John Davidson
Born and raised in Wyoming and Canada on Ranches. Studied at Utah State University and taught drafting at Bridgerland Applied Technology College for 20 years. Own and run several businesses, an architectural design business, a web design business and a Sawmill business. Married to Karla for over 30 years and have 4 great kids, living in Mendon, Utah.Rate this ebook
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