Sea Shipping Container House

Sea Shipping Container House Manufacturer

We have rich experience in providing Prefab Flat Pack Container Houses, Temporary Container Office, Ablution Block Container Toilet / Shower room, Container Dining Hall, Container Classroom, Modified Sea Shipping Container House, Container Hotel, Steel Sturcture Warehouse, and Light Gauge Steel Villas.

Fully Customize Service

We have a highly qualified engineer team for technical support.Our tenet is to offer attentive services, supporting clients product quality & service higher than expected.

Rich Experience

We have advanced production equipment and detection systems, sound sales networks and specialized technical site installation workers.

Quality Assurance

We only offer top quality products, considerate service and timely delivery.With our advanced technology and manufacturing equipment, they are developed from several safety, high temperature resistance, wear resistance and other requirements.

Certificate

All of our productions are under the standard of GB/T ISO-9001:2008, and materials pass CE & TUV & SGS inspection.

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FoToon Housing Service mainly produces kinds of Container Buildings, we have both Prefab Container Building and Modified Sea Shipping Container Building. Both of these 2 kinds of Containers are well insulated for walls and ceiling, strong steel structure frame. Sea Shipping Container House are modified and produced from sea shipping containers, which has good character of strong structure and heat proof. Most importantly, this kind of Container House could be delivered in complete type and very less work left on site. It could be modified to meet clients’ big temperature range and strong wind areas.

40ft Shipping Container With Side Open Doors

What is Sea Shipping Container House

Sea shipping container house is exactly what it sounds like: a living space constructed from a standard sea shipping container or units of containers, sometimes involving the welding together of more than one container to make a structure wider or taller, that is modified to have most of the things you’d find in a traditional house, say, bedrooms, living sapce, kitchen & bathroom.

What’s the pros and cons of Sea Shipping Container House?

1.Durability and Strength

As mentioned above, shipping containers are made of tough, corrugated Corten steel, which can withstand extreme weather conditions and constant movement. Thanks to its strong steel frame, walls, ceiling and floor, it won’t bend or shift under the weight of its contents.

2. Fast Construction

Shipping container homes can be completed much more quickly than the average new build home construction with a wood or concrete frame.

3. Mobility

Another pro to shipping container housing is that they’re portable! And because of their steel frame, you don’t have to worry about it bending or shifting in transport.

The benefits of Sea Shipping Container House

Light weight and reliable structure

The steel structure is firm and firm, with wind resistance >220-280km/h, and earthquake resistance> grade. 8. It adopts galvanized steel frame and anti-rust material.

Time - saving and easy assembly

Most modifying work will be finished at factory and less connection work left onsite.

Flexible combination

Multiple modular buildings can be combined horizontally and vertically, expanded and used in multiple layers

Wide range of uses

Can be used as warehouses, homes, villas, bathrooms, shower rooms, shops, hotels, camps, workshops, offices, hospitals, etc.

Reuse

The service life is more than 20 years. It has a sealed and reliable structure, which is waterproof, fireproof, moisture-proof and anti-corrosion.

Easy to move

The special design makes the entire container house intact, which is very suitable for mobile projects.

What is Sea Shipping Container House?

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Applications for Sea Shipping Container House:

Sea Shipping Containers are widely used for temporary offices and dormitories on Resort sites; Student Accommodations; Temporary Hotels; Shops and Cafe, etc.

Material of Sea Shipping Container House

The corrugated wall panels, frame, cargo doors, and cross members of sea shipping container houses are all made from corten steel. This special type of steel, also known as weathering steel, is the primary material in shipping containers. Corten steel is distinguished from other types of steel in that it’s a group of steel alloys that were developed to eliminate the need for painting. Shipping container house manufacturers use this material because it possesses the physical properties that make it weldable and rust-resistant. In practice, rust resistance means that should a piece of paint chip off of the steel, a thin layer of rust will form at the surface but not go much deeper.

Are Sea Shipping Container Homes Safe?

Sea shipping containers are just as safe and secure as traditional homes. Just like a “stick-built” or wood constructed home, the safety of a container home depends on property construction and maintenance, but they are otherwise no less safe than a traditional home. After all, storage containers were built to safely transport cargo over long, sometimes treacherous journeys without compromising the goods inside. This makes them secure and safe in a variety of weather conditions. Be sure to avoid toxic materials when building a container home, as often the floor on a new / one-trip container can be sprayed with heavy pesticides. And - as with any metal home - ensure it is grounded to provide safety in a lightning storm.

What are the Dimensions of Sea Shipping Container House?

Sea shipping container house dimensions are determined by these standardized container sizes. They’re almost always 8ft wide and 8ft 6in high: they were originally made that way to fit on a train carriage. Then, because the trains were 8ft wide, carrying containers that were 8ft wide, things like gates and bridges could be built that were also wide enough for those containers. It just made sense to use one standardized size for everything. When it comes to length, shipping shipping container houses are normally 20ft, or 40ft long.

How Do Sea Shipping Container Homes Endure Extreme Weather?

Sea shipping container homes, known for their strength and durability, are becoming popular for those looking to build resilient houses. These container houses have unique features that effectively withstand harsh weather conditions. One of the key aspects is reinforced welding points at joints. This enhancement significantly increases their ability to resist strong winds and heavy rains, which are common in extreme weather scenarios.

Another method by which shipping container homes maintain their integrity during severe weather is through strategic placement and orientation. Builders often position these homes to minimize exposure to prevailing winds and direct sunlight. This not only helps reduce the impact of storms but also aids in maintaining a stable internal temperature, enhancing the comfort of inhabitants.

Adding external cladding materials is crucial in protecting shipping container homes from the elements. Wood, metal siding, or even advanced insulation panels can deflect heat during hot spells and retain warmth during cold periods. This layer is a barrier against water infiltration, improving the home's energy efficiency.

Proper ventilation is another critical aspect that ensures the longevity of container houses under harsh weather conditions. It prevents the buildup of condensation inside, which can lead to corrosion over time. By incorporating well-designed ventilation systems, these homes maintain air quality and humidity levels conducive to human health and structural integrity.

Regarding dealing with water specifically, shipping container homes often feature elevated foundations or are placed on stilts in flood-prone areas. This way of setting up protects them from water damage and offers an added layer of security during floods.

Application of Sea Shipping Container House

CSC Certified 40ft Dry Shipping Container

Residential homes

Sea shipping container houses are ideal for creating small, affordable, and energy-efficient homes. They can be used as standalone units or combined to create larger homes.

Vacation homes

Sea shipping container houses are perfect for creating small vacation homes or cabins in remote locations, such as mountains or forests. They can be easily transported to these locations, making them a popular choice for off-grid living.

Home offices

Sea shipping container houses can be used as home offices or studios, providing a quiet and comfortable space to work in. They can be customized with windows and skylights to provide natural light and ventilation.

Emergency housing

Sea shipping container houses can be quickly deployed to provide emergency housing for people who have been displaced by natural disasters, such as hurricanes or earthquakes.

Student housing

Sea shipping container houses can be used to create affordable student housing on college campuses. They are durable, easy to maintain, and can be customized to meet the needs of students.

Sheds, Garages, and Workshops

Sea shipping container houses provide an excellent solution for additional storage space on properties. They can be converted into sheds, garages, or workshops, offering a secure and durable structure for tools, vehicles, and other equipment.

Components of Sea Shipping Container House

Walls and Roof
The walls and roof of a sea shipping container house are constructed from corrugated steel panels. The corrugated design adds structural strength, allowing the container house to withstand heavy loads and impacts. These panels are welded together to form a watertight and windproof shell, ensuring the safety and security of the cargo inside.

Frame
The frame of a sea shipping container house is a critical component that provides the overall structural integrity. It consists of steel beams and posts that form the skeleton of the container. The frame supports the walls, roof, and floor, distributing loads evenly across the structure. High-strength corner posts are crucial as they bear the load when container houses are stacked on top of each other.

Floors
The floors of sea shipping container houses are typically made from marine-grade plywood, reinforced with steel cross members. Marine-grade plywood is chosen for its resistance to moisture and pests, ensuring longevity and durability. The steel cross members provide additional support, ensuring the floor can handle heavy loads without bending or breaking.

Doors
The doors of a sea shipping container house are made of steel and are designed to be robust and secure. They are fitted with weather-tight seals to prevent water and dust from entering the container. The doors are equipped with locking mechanisms to ensure the security of the cargo during transport and storage.

Corner Castings
Corner castings are critical components of a sea shipping container house, located at each corner of the container. These cast steel fittings are used to secure the container house to other containers or to the frame of a truck, train, or ship. They are designed to withstand high loads and are essential for safe and efficient handling during transportation.

Gaskets and Seals
Gaskets and seals are used around the doors and other openings to ensure the sea shipping container house is weather-tight. These components prevent water, dust, and pests from entering the container, protecting the cargo inside.

Additional Materials and Treatments
Paint and Coatings: Shipping container houses are coated with protective paints and coatings to prevent corrosion and extend their lifespan. These coatings are usually applied in multiple layers, including a primer, a corrosion-resistant coat, and a topcoat that provides additional protection and aesthetic appeal.
Insulation (for modified containers): When shipping container houses are repurposed for uses such as homes, offices, or storage units, insulation is often added to the interior. Various materials, including foam, fiberglass, or spray insulation, are used to regulate temperature and improve energy efficiency.

Factors to Consider When Selecting Sea Shipping Container House

Consider the Size and Number of Containers
The most common ones you’ll have a choice of are 20ft and 40ft shipping container houses. The 40ft length containers are nice because they’re longer, which is going to give you more headroom and more design flexibility. To start, you’ll need to determine your square footage and how many of these guys are going to be.

Prioritize Your Must-Have Features
A shipping container house is more than just a structure; it’s a home that should meet your specific needs and preferences. Before you start looking at options, make a list of the must-have features you need in your container home. Consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, whether you want an open floor plan, or if large windows are essential for natural light.

Decide Between a Pre-Built or Custom Home
Pre-built, move-in ready homes, save you time and potentially money. However, custom-designed homes allow you to tailor every single detail so the house matches your lifestyle perfectly. You need to weigh out the best approach for your budget, time frame, and your DIY skills. If you need to get moved in quickly, buying a pre-built home might be the best decision.

Evaluate the Home’s Insulation and Climate Suitability
Insulation is a critical component of any shipping container house, affecting both comfort and energy efficiency. Given the metal structure of shipping containers, proper insulation is essential to avoid extreme temperatures inside the home. Make sure that any shipping container home you consider has adequate insulation for your climate.

Choose a Reputable Container Home Builder
If you decide to go with a custom-built shipping container home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is what builder you choose. Do your research on potential builders, making sure they have a lot of experience in building and designing shipping container homes.

How to Maintain Sea Shipping Container House

Exterior cleaning
Regular exterior cleaning is essential for proper care and maintenance of a shipping container house. Using water and suitable soap designed for exterior use, wash at least twice a year to remove dirt and eliminate contaminants that could damage the paint and structure. It’s important to perform this cleaning during daylight hours to ensure quicker and proper drying, preventing mold growth on the exterior walls.

Roof care
It’s important to properly maintain and care for any home by paying attention to areas that may not be immediately visible. Inspecting the roof of a shipping container house is essential to identify potential leaks, cracks, and any type of damage to the covering material. This allows for immediate preventive maintenance, avoiding water infiltration that could damage the interior of the home.

Painting and coatings
Painting not only enhances the aesthetics of a shipping container house but also protects the metal structure from corrosion. To extend the lifespan of a shipping container house, it is recommended to apply high-qualityanti-rust paint every 10 to 15 years. This is more advantageous than traditional homes, as it helps prevent possible structural damage caused by external elements. If the shipping container house is located in a high humidity or salinity environment, such as coastal areas, it is crucial to use specialized paints for these conditions.

Promote good ventilation
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent condensation and maintain a healthy environment. Regularly opening windows and doors allows for the circulation of fresh air. If a shipping container house has mechanical ventilation systems, it is necessary to ensure they are functioning correctly and perform proper maintenance to avoid health issues.

Thermal Insulation Check
It is crucial to periodically inspect the insulating seals of your shipping container house to ensure they are in good condition. Look out for any damaged or worn areas and repair or replace them as needed to maintain a comfortable temperature and reduce energy consumption.

Electrical and lighting installations
Regularly monitor electrical connections, switches, and outlets to ensure they are functioning correctly. This helps to maintain efficient electrical consumption and avoid increased electricity bills.

FAQ

Q: Who’s & what does FoToon Housing Service team do?

A: FoToon Housing Service team, a Chinese Prefabricated Container Building manufacturer and Customize Service provider. Our factory mainly produce kinds of Modular Container Buildings, Sea Shipping Containers & Modified Shipping Container Buildings.

Q: What’s FoToon Housing Service team factory supply ability?

A: Our team could supply Modular Container Buildings 600 units/ month; Sea Shipping Containers 450 units/ month; Modified Shipping Container Building 250 units/ month.

Q: Why taking Container Buildings?

A: Using containers for construction can be a cost-effective alternative to traditional building materials. Container buildingss are often cheaper to purchase than traditional building materials, and their modular design allows for easier and faster construction, reducing labor costs.

Q: Which functions can taking Container Buildings?

A: The Modular Container Buildings & Shipping Container Buildings are widely used as Labor Accommodation Rooms, Hotels, Temporary Office & Meeting Rooms, Weekend Rooms, Beach Villas, Prefabricated School Classrooms & Office, Temporary Hospital & Clinics, Ablution Blocks, Shower room, Security cabins, Construction site Cooking Are & Dining Hall, etc.

Q: How to order the Modular Container Buildings & Shipping Container Buildings?

A: For clients with their own drawings, our engineers could make exact offer based on that & proceed following discussion until conclude orders; For clients without any drawing but with ideas for the buildings, our engineers will help making CAD drawings & giving proposals & proceed following discussion until conclude orders.

Q: What’s the general delivery lead time?

A: In general, our factory arrange delivery within 10 - 30 working days & depends on final design / quantity & requirements.

Q: What extra service can you supply?

A: FoToon Housing Service team has a department in charge of helping clients Sourcing Chinese Products, Verify suppliers, Inspect Production & Loading.

Q: How to contact FoToon Housing Service team?

A: Pls send mails to stevexue@ftprefabhouse.com / cathylee@ftprefabhouse.com for more details or add whatsapp/ wechat by +86-18667160915.

Q: Are sea shipping container houses hurricane-proof?

A: Sea shipping container houses are built to be strong and durable so they can endure storms and high winds up to 100 mph. They can even be safer and more secure if they are attached to a solid foundation, which allows them to endure winds up to 175 mph. If you are thinking about getting a shipping container home but live in a place with extreme weather conditions, such as tornadoes or hurricanes, you can be assured that your container house is completely safe.

Q: What are sea shipping container houses made from?

A: Sea shipping container houses are primarily made of corrugated steel, which provides a strong and durable outer shell that can protect the contents of the container from the elements. The steel used in shipping containers is typically made of a high-strength, low-alloy steel, which is designed to be both strong and lightweight. The steel is also coated with a layer of paint or other protective coating to help prevent rust and corrosion.

Q: How much does a sea shipping container houses weigh?

A: The average empty weight of a 20-foot shipping container house is around 2.2-2.5 metric tonnes (4,850-5,500 lbs), for a 30-foot shipping container is around 3.8-4.2 metric tonnes (8,400-9,200 lbs), and for a 40-foot shipping container is around 4.5-5.2 metric tonnes (10,000-11,500 lbs). Please note that these are approximate weights, and the actual weight may vary depending on the materials and construction of the container, as well as any modifications that have been made to it.

Q: Can sea shipping container houses be stacked?

A: Yes, sea shipping container houses can be stacked on top of each other. They are designed to be intermodal, meaning they can be easily loaded onto a truck, train, or ship and transported to different locations.

Q: How long do sea shipping container houses last?

A: You can expect a shipping container home to last at least 25 years without any issues. If you maintain it properly and keep watch of rust attentively, you can expect it to last even longer. Also, if you cover it with an external layer, i.e., wood, then it can last for a really long time.

Q: Do sea shipping container homes need a foundation?

A: Yes, sea shipping container homes need a foundation so they will have a stable and solid platform. Even though it usually goes unnoticed, the ground moves to a certain degree. This movement can be slow and irregular but can cause the ground to slide, sink, or, rise. Having a solid foundation can prevent your container home from separating or splitting.

Q: How to connect sea shipping container houses?

A: A common way of joining two shipping container houses is producing a seal using welded corner posts, thin metal sheets, and roofing cement. After setting the two containers on their foundation, you can start welding the units into their foundation and the adjacent corner posts. You need to install the rolled roof flashing outside and inside the opening first before putting the roofing cement. The junction of these three materials should achieve a perfect seal.

Q: How to move a sea shipping container houses?

A: A forklift or crane is typically used to lift the sea shipping container house to a flatbed trailer, which will then be transported to its intended location. If the land is accessible, the driver can simply back up into the foundation and allow the container to slide through. However, if the land is hard to reach, a crane will be used to hoist the container and drop it into its proper place.

Q: How thick are sea shipping container house walls?

A: The walls of sea shipping container house are generally corrugated. The corrugation depth is typically 1’ or 25 mm, which means that 2’ or 50 mm is taken from the outer width dimension, which is 1’ per side. The back side is corrugated as well and the doors are about 2’ or 50 mm thick, which means that around 3’ or 75 mm is taken from the length.

Q: How many square feet is a sea shipping container house?

A: Typical sea shipping container house usually come in two sizes, 20 ft. by 8 ft. and 40 ft. by 8 ft. A 20 ft. shipping container is equal to 160 square feet, while a 40 ft. shipping container is equal to 320 square feet.

Q: How to insulate a sea shipping container house?

A: Spray foam, cotton, cork, and wool are the most common types of insulation to insulate your shipping container home during the winter. Install double-glazed windows. Since double-glazed windows are energy efficient, they can help seal in heat throughout your shipping container home. Shut doors to unused rooms.

Q: How to stop condensation in sea shipping container house?

A: Desiccants: Desiccants are a low-cost option that absorbs excess moisture from the air, thus reducing the condensation inside of the shipping container. They can be on your wall, in bags on the floor, or as paint on the roof interior and walls of your shipping container.

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