Shipping Containers for housing

[B.Wolfe]

Has anyone any information about using used shipping containers to construct a home?  It is done in other countries, and I think it may be a good option in RP. What do you think?

[Oztravels]

I would but I get sea sick  (sorry couldn\'t resist)

Has anyone any information about using used shipping containers to construct a home?  It is done in other countries, and I think it may be a good option in RP. What do you think?

Living inside a metal box in the tropics does not seem a good idea to me. I can\'t see any real advantage, except perhaps it would solve the termite problem 

Colin

[GregW]

It might be good to house pigs though.  Put one in there and come back in a few hours and it\'s already lechon!   

So, you have solid steel boxes, and you need to fasten them together, put windows in, and doors, run plumbing, wiring, insulate them etc. I fail to see how this could be anywhere near a viable proposition unless steel containers were the only thing available to you.

I see some countries where people live inside concrete drain pipes.....

[RUFUS]

Yes...Take a look-see here...
http://www.cwcwaketv.com/index.php?option=com_datsogallery&func=detail&catid=55&id=2053&Itemid=109

[B.Wolfe]

Has anyone any information about using used shipping containers to construct a home?  It is done in other countries, and I think it may be a good option in RP. What do you think?

Living inside a metal box in the tropics does not seem a good idea to me. I can\'t see any real advantage, except perhaps it would solve the termite problem 

Colin

The containers can be bought in either steel or aluminum, and some of them are insulated, but if not, insulation and location in the shade would be a smart idea. Both types are very easy to secure, so for those who are not always around, the security is good. You can also group them for larger structures

[c_a_p_t_a_i_n_r_o_n]

I bought a used 40\' container ($150) in \'95 and converted into office+workshop in Florida.......never found it too hot......small room a/c unit cooled the office area sufficiently

Thise pics don\'t look to shabby Rufus.

Come back and ask me again after we have built our house here, as I might tell you it is a great idea then. 

I wonder what the cost would be, in the PI, of trucking and crane hire to relocate the containers to a suitable site? I feel a couple of 40 x 8 secure workshops coming on.....

[Chasereo]

Yes...Take a look-see here...
http://www.cwcwaketv.com/index.php?option=com_datsogallery&func=detail&catid=55&id=2053&Itemid=109

That is FANTASTIC! I have several ideas floating around in my head now! So many possibilities...

[c_a_p_t_a_i_n_r_o_n]

Thise pics don\'t look to shabby Rufus.

Come back and ask me again after we have built our house here, as I might tell you it is a great idea then.  

I wonder what the cost would be, in the PI, of trucking and crane hire to relocate the containers to a suitable site? I feel a couple of 40 x 8 secure workshops coming on.....

I couldn\'t live in one of those......OK for a weekend break but this............



OR THIS



....I could DEFINITELY go for  

Thise pics don\'t look to shabby Rufus.

Come back and ask me again after we have built our house here, as I might tell you it is a great idea then.  

I wonder what the cost would be, in the PI, of trucking and crane hire to relocate the containers to a suitable site? I feel a couple of 40 x 8 secure workshops coming on.....

I couldn\'t live in one of those......OK for a weekend break but this............



OR THIS



....I could DEFINITELY go for  

A shade ( ) to much glass for the Philippines, it will get very hot when the sun hits it, but I guess the pool will compensate.

Colin

A shade ( ) to much glass for the Philippines, it will very hot when the sun hits it, but I guess the pool will compensate.

Colin

And to me those house also look like a pile of containers, all straight edges, sharp corners, flat tops etc. 

Modern design I guess, but not really my cup of tea.

[c_a_p_t_a_i_n_r_o_n]

A shade ( ) to much glass for the Philippines, it will very hot when the sun hits it, but I guess the pool will compensate.

Colin

And to me those house also look like a pile of containers, all straight edges, sharp corners, flat tops etc. 

Modern design I guess, but not really my cup of tea.

Different strokes for different folks

I\'m not into faux spanish designs myself

Colins comments about too much glass could be obviated by extending overhangs on south facing walls.......
certainly an issue on lower floor of two storey buildings but not such a big deal on single storey buildings

I\'m not into faux spanish designs myself

Nor am I mate, but the boss has decided what \'we\' want, and it is easier to fight the battles I can win. 

As long as it has a large workshop I don\'t really mind what the house looks like.