วีดีโอ

You are very welcome. Thank you for your comments. Feel free to download my free e-webinar titled "6 Step Formula to Design and Building Your Own Shipping Container Home." for more deep dive tips at 7af4-larry.systeme.io/db50e42f

That really means a lot. Thank you for taking time to let me know. Be sure to sign up for the 6 Step Formula. I have a lot more stuff I share in that free 90 minute webinar at 7af4-larry.systeme.io/db50e42f

The cost of various foundations depend upon a lot of variables such as the skill level available to install certain types, supply and demand of materials and work force, location of the build, etc. The first step is to determine your options by consulting a structural engineer. Then, price those options after you find out what will work best for your project.

@@liveinacontainer6602 You didnt answer his question he wants a price like between $2000 and what ???? you're not helpfull you leave us with more questions than answers, very bad video. Be precise and give us numbers that what we want prices and estimates not infinite rambling.

Thank you for the compliment. Insofast is a great product. Just be sure to use their recommended adhesive. Check out a video I did about using Insofast on the outside surface and why it works so well at th-cam.com/video/Az91IZGJGys/w-d-xo.html. If you like this then be sure to sign up for the free seminar "6 Step Formula to Design and Build Your Own Shipping Container Home" at 7af4-larry.systeme.io/db50e42f .

I hope you are both safe. The selection of the best foundation is often selected based upon the type of soil it is setting upon and cost. Here is a video that describes the 3 basic types of foundations to consider th-cam.com/video/PiRGTPM-Y2w/w-d-xo.html It is best to consult a professional in your area that is knowledgeable of what type of foundation that would be best for your needs.

Reefers have their advantages. They also have some draw backs. Check out my article on my blog that points some of them out at liveinacontainer.com/what-types-of-shipping-containers-are-best-for-homes/ thank you for your comments.

You can screw it if you are able to use self healing washers. But, it would be best if you were to find a strong enough glue so you are penetrating the shipping container wall, keeping it as water tight as possible.

Thank you. Let me know if you have any questions I can cover in another video.

The purpose of insulating the shipping container in the examples in the video are so they can be used for human habitation. Yeah, if you want a shed to store stuff, maybe a shipping container is not the best and cheapest choice to make.

What cheaper method works best for you?

Right. But, welding appears to the building inspectors as more permanent than twist locks.

It would probably work. Be sure to insulate below the heated slab.

That is a question that should be asked to a structural engineer. I would guess that sonotubes would not be a good solution and a floating raft slab or a deep pier that relies on the friction of the sides and not the bearing to be a better choice. But, like I mentioned before, check with a structural engineer about that.

Good to know. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

I have a shop that is high in the front and slopes to the back with a very high roller door that I only ever open half way I was thinking of building a loft down one side but putting a container across the door so if I resell and find nobody wants that part I can remove it easily, I was thinking H beams on each corner but I’m not sure if it needs cross braces or if it will be ok locked in to the brick wall one side and the connecting loft on the other.

Let me know how that works for you.

Maybe a slab on grade would be the best foundation for your project?

Good luck with your project.

Thank you. Let me know if there is anything you would like for me to cover on my videos.

Thank you for your input.

Thank you. Let me know if you would like me to cover any other topics.

I am in zone 5. So, your home experience is a lot different than mine and my clients in this area. Thank you so much for sharing how it is in your part of the country. I really appreciate it.

Thank you for your comment. If there is anything else you would like for me to cover, please let me know.

That is exactly the type of comments I have been hoping for from the live in a container community. Yours is full of practical information from your own trials an errors. I appreciate it so much! As for tweaking level of the containers at the base plates, pouring the concrete with the top threaded anchor bolts already in the forms is a common method. Then, the leveling comes into play when the base plate, that is welded to the bottom of the container, is placed on top of the cured footing and with the threaded anchor bolts allowed to go through the base plate. The base plate is over wet 1-1/2" non-shrink grout which is where the leveling is done.

If I do another container project that is precisely how I'll level it/them. I used different thickness metal shims on the first go. Worked, but created unnecessary hurdles. Now if we could get building codes/zoning to be friendly towards utilizing containers.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has standardized the dimensions of most shipping containers. While I cannot claim to know that all containers share the same corrugation dimensions, it is very likely that most will share the same dimensional properties. To be safe, you might should pour the concrete based upon each shipping container profile you work with though. I am not fully understanding why you want to make a form for cement pour. What would the end result be used for?

Glad you found the same to be true. Thank you for your comment.

Most municipalities have not adopted the most recently written codes yet. If you were able to use your containers on your property already without any code related issues, then you probably still have the grandfather clause in affect. All municipals are a little different as to what they require though. So, if in question, it is best to check with them.

It is there so you can refer back to a topic you are most interested in.

Check with your local building permit authorities for the depth required for your foundations in your area. The load bearing capacity of your site will also determine the depth of your foundation.

Please email to me your contact information, what type of building you are wanting to build (house/office/school... if house: how many bedrooms, bathrooms...), and what address the building is to be built (I am a licensed architect in NY and NJ state. Beyond that, you will need to find someone to sign and seal your permit drawings along with a structural engineer) at liveinacontainer@gmail.com

Glad you liked it. Stay tuned. I have some exciting things coming up.

Thank you for the tip.

I found this video that is similar to the install you did to the interior metal walls of the container. www.reflectixinc.com/tutorials-and-videos/garage-doors/ . The heat inside the container will be reflected back within the space. Maybe consider cutting some edges to provide an air space between the sheets of reflectix per the video. I don't anticipate that this will help much with reducing the heat that is contained in the space though. But, it might help reduce the possibility of condensation from building up behind the reflectix - given that there is some air movement. Check out the videos on this channel about insulation and rain screens for more ideas to consider. Good luck and let me know what you find out that works for you.

Thank you for your comments.

Happy to help

I bought them on Amazon. Here is a link to the red one amzn.to/3HjPjnc

Spray on insulation will attach to whatever it is sprayed upon. It does not need anything to hold it in place. The gypsum board (is that what you mean by "panels?") is placed over the spray on insulation to protect the insulation from being damaged and protect the occupants from the flammable properties of the insulation.

@@liveinacontainer6602 I have no idea what your trying to tell me? What I'm telling you is spray insulation can be sprayed on the outside of the shipping container then covered with panels .. only idiots spry on the inside . 😀

I am glad you stuck with it.

Yes, I am in NJ. Ask away.

Yes, I am.

The insulation should be covered against excessive UV exposure. Check with the product manufacturer's recommendations. But, generally, spray foam will deteriorate if left exposed too long to the sunlight (prolonged UV exposure). Carlisle is one of many companies that provide insulation products. Here is a white sheet from them...www.carlislesfi.com/wp-content/uploads/LTR-CSFI-UV-Closed-Cell-Foam.pdf

Thank you for your feedback.

so the load is a form of pier pressure they didn't talk about in elementary school

i had not even taken the frost line into consideration. thanks for pointing that out

Glad you got a lot out of it. Thank you for your comments.

Ha Ha, I didn't think of that.

Yep, the frost line is an important key factor to remember. There are 13 key factors I list in two recent videos. You can find them at (Video 1 of 2): th-cam.com/video/yWuduSc6R64/w-d-xo.html ; (Video 2 of 2): th-cam.com/video/Nq9q4_gxuVA/w-d-xo.html

I might do that sometime. Thank you for your comments.

Codes can seem to be intrusive. But, they have their reasons. Stay safe.

Let me know how it turns out.

Yep, that sums it up.

I have not used helical piles in my projects to date. But, have been studying about them. Have you used them?

Thank you for your comments. While studying architecture at Texas Tech University (West Texas), I looked into adobe and earthen wall systems. But, have not had the opportunity to use them in any of my projects.

Glad you liked it!