Is building a container home economical?

Modified Shipping Containers

• Can you modify a shipping Container?

  Yes, Containers can be modified into almost anything, check out case studies for some ideas.

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• How much does it cost to modify a shipping container?

  Modification costs depend on the scope of the project. If you have something in mind, reach out to our friendly team and we will provide you an accurate estimate.

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• Can you install glass sliding doors in containers?

  Yes, Container Traders fit glass sliding doors all the time. Check our gallery for examples of the quality of works produced.

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• Are you able to install air conditioners in shipping containers?

  Yes, Container Traders fit air conditioners all the time. Check our gallery for examples of the quality of works produced.

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• Can you divide a Shipping Container into two separate rooms?

  Yes, by simply installing a steel or insulated panel dividing walls and an additional access doors Container Traders can create multiple rooms in the one container. Check our gallery for examples of the quality of works produced.

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• Are Shipping Containers suitable as work site offices?

  Yes, Shipping Containers are ideal as site offices. Shipping Containers provide a mobile and secure place of work onsite with all the luxuries of a fixed office. Check our site office page for examples of the quality of works produced.

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• Can you use a Shipping Containers as a cabin?

  Yes, Containers can be modified into cabins. With the addition of a door and window, insulation, electrics, air-conditioning, floor covering & a kitchen.

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• Are Shipping Containers suitable for converting into cafes or kiosks?

  Yes, Shipping Containers are ideal for pop up cafes or kiosks. The advantage is they can be delivered ready to plug and play and you have the flexibility to move them when required.

  Unlike traditional shop fit outs, when you convert a container, you are not spending money to improve a landlord’s premises and you will never be forced to pay de-fit! Be sure to check out our projects and gallery for café and kiosk inspiration.

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• How do you build a shipping container bar?

  Shipping Containers are ideal for building a bar. Utilising a Shipping Container to build your bar provides you the flexibility to move them when required. Depending on the destination and the fit out you opt for, using a container allows you to simply plug and play. An ideal solution for sports clubs, as another service area in a beer garden for pubs & branding opportunities just to name a few.

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• Are vents and whirly birds beneficial in Shipping Containers?

  It really depends on what you’re storing. If your storing dry goods and don’t need to access the container often, the breather vents on the container side walls are sufficient. If you are storing products that create condensation installing 2 vents and a whirly bird will assist in creating cross flow inside the container and reduce the risk of mould. 

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• Are shipping Containers suitable as workshops?

  Yes, particularly if you need as transportable workshop. Shipping Containers are robust, making them ideal to convert into a transportable workshop. If you have a remote location and need a workshop with all the same resources as a fixed workshop, fitting out a Shipping Containers is the answer.

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• Can you join 2 or more containers side by side without them leaking?

  Yes, if you understand Shipping Container tolerances, removing side wall panels to create openings and installing a seal to ensure the container wont leak is simple.

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• Can you stack containers to build a workable structure?

  Yes, Shipping Containers are designed to bare all the weight through the 4 corners making them perfect for stacking 2, 3 and even 4 high. It’s recommended you use twist locks to hold ensure the containers are locked together and completely square.

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• Is building a container home economical?

  Using Shipping Containers for building a home can be economical or expensive dependent upon the size of the home & the inclusions.

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• Can you ship a modified Shipping Container?

  Yes, if the shipping container is within ISO and is in survey.

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