Are shipping container homes safer than traditional homes?

Yes.  Shipping container homes are significantly stronger and safer than traditional homes for a 3 very important reasons.

1. The frames of shipping container homes are made from weathering steel or COR-TEN steel which is the same material that bridges are made from. Therefore typical damage that occurs from falling limbs and surrounding structures that occurs in traditional homes, does not occurs in shipping container homes. 
2. Each shipping container is build to withstand winds in excess of 175 mph on the open ocean: That's 18 mph greater than a Category 5 hurricane.  Traditional brick and mortar homes are designed to withstand 135 mph winds
3. Traditional homes are susceptible to damage from termites and cracking brick and motor.  Shipping container home will never crack and are unaffected by wood burrowing insects. Furthermore, due to it's non corrosive Corten steel, that's then coated with the Ceramic coating, shipping containers become virtually rust proof and mildew and mold resistant. There will be no rust problem.

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Shipping container homes are absolutely safe in all weather conditions including lighting.  All interior surfaces of shipping container homes, like regular homes, are covered with foam insulation, metal studs, drywall, , hardwood floors, carpeting , etc, so the home owners are never exposed directly to the corrugated metal.  In addition, In the unlikely event that the container home is directly struck by lightning, the electrical dissipates evenly around the home and to the ground.  In contrast traditional homes have less metal so a possible lighting strike is often concentrated and infinitely more dangerous if homeowners contact it.  Contact us today and we will share with you more details about shipping container homes and electrical storm activity. 

Yes. Container homes are a bit easier to build than traditional homes for one important reason, the structure and foundation are already in place.  When installing doors and windows, simply remove sections of metal, complete framing, and install doors. Contact us today and we will show you how shipping container homes can be built to be moved easily if needed. 

Yes.  The roofs of shipping containers are commonly utilized as additional living and entertaining spaces. Contact us and we will show you how. 

Yes.  The most important reason why shipping container homes are infinitely more environmentally friendly than traditional homes is because they are made from up-cycled, used shipping containers.  Therefore, no new materials are not required for the construction of walls and foundation.  In addition, not only is your environmental impact minimal, but since framing of a house accounts for 15-25% of the cost, you are saving a significant amount of money. Contact us today and we will show you how. 

Absolutely! Since shipping container already include frames, walls and foundation, savings are realized immediately.  In addition, since you are building your own home, the savings are compounded.  Contact us today and we will show you how to save even more.   

Yes.  Once you obtain a building permit, you are legally allowed to build and work on your own shipping container home.  Contact us today and we can help you obtain your building permit and help you with the build when ready.

No.  Well insulated shipping container home are neither hotter nor colder than traditional homes. Contact us today and we will show you how to properly insulate your shipping container home.   

Like traditional homes, the cost of building a shipping container homes is based on the design, layout and amenities that you would like to include. Although the cost of an empty 40 foot container ranges form $2500 -  $3500 depending on availability and distance from port, that's just a starting point.  Next you'll need studs, insulation, drywall, doors and windows.  After, you will need other items to make it more livable including toilets, shower/tub, sinks, cabinets, etc.  Contact us and we will show you how to build your own shipping container home in the most economical manner possible.

Absolutely!  If you can operate an electrical drill, you can build your own shipping container home.  Building a container home may seem like a very large endeavour, however, like most projects, when broken down into simpler, easy-to-follow steps, it's not very difficult at all. Contact us today and we will help you through the simple, easy steps that add up to building a home.