Can you please give me the dimensions of the underneath channel at the bottom of the container. We are building a container and I think my boss made a mistake
I live in Thailand. Containers are not commonly used as houses here. Most of them are used as temporary offices, but I will build a container house myself. Thank you for the good knowledge 🙏
To my knowledge, choosing to use a container as a living space is a decision not made with money in mind but strictly because it looks nice and it's a cool idea, stacking a bunch of "bricks" to make a house. Don't dive in with the wrong assumptions: It's not ecological (you should not use old decommissioned containers, at least for something you intend to be a living space), it's not necessarily economical (check your local prices and try making some estimates, then look at other options and compare), and it comes with its unique challenges (these videos contain plenty of information covering those). Container offices are popular and practical because they're easy to set up for something like a construction company with trucks on call and there are companies that produce and rent them. Container homes aren't really popular anywhere, even for making sheds and garages the typical choice is finding other types of wood and metal prefab kits, though that is not to say they aren't cool and you shouldn't try it. If I didn't think they were neat I wouldn't be here, just settle your expectations.
I was a welder and fabricator for a long time and I can say that this gentleman is really know what he’s doing. I wish I have a space for this container. Thanks!
Thank you. That means a lot given I'm a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) by trade and learned everything the hard way on my own alongside some great welder/fabricator employees.
A complete shipping container conversion system is, of course, the way to go if you're diy and don't have any design/construction experience. These guys have done the heavy lifting and figured out solutions to the most basic conversion needs. So glad TH-cam recommended this channel as we're seriously thinking about a shipping container tiny house for our future.
Thank you Alan. You're a smart man! Each product is very front-loaded with engineering/design and prototyping costs. A lot of what we have developed was meant to assist ourselves in installing windows, doors & roll up doors as quickly as possible in Canadian winters with no painting required. What resulted is kits that are Do-It-Yourself worthy. I'm excited for you to watch our videos on our bolt-on double-wide kits (16'x20' and 16'x40' containers!)
@@TheContainerGuyTV Hey, that sounds like a good product as well. Looking forward to taking a good look at your entire product line & conversion videos. Very timely!
Great video. Helpful & informative. I just love this idea! As a retired Trucker, I find the idea of a shipping container house very appealing! I own my own land with a pond & Mountain View’s. This project sounds perfect to me!
i know im late for the party here, but finding one of your videos last night/ morning, and again today with this video, you sir have given me some ideas. thank you for the ideas and inspiration. now i have an idea about how i want to add a second room on to my house.
I need one of those containers. Insulate it, metal-stud frame it, drywall and put a stove in it. Yep 👍 I would hat channel it. I'm metal stud framer so I HV lots of ideas. I've seen job trailers at construction sites that use modified shipping containers. Nice idea about power in to the container.
Hi Milton. We have a mod right now that will not be insulated but needs to be lined with plywood. We're testing out the hat channels tomorrow actually. We're capturing video of the project. Stay tuned to the channel so you can tell us what we did wrong😆 Think we can glue them with PL to the putter corrugations?
Well thought out process. The window process is the simplis. You guys should have classes in Missouri. Personally I prefer jean or wool insulation. And have an egress window. Over all, great video.
man i remember you from the den, very well put together and thorough but this just shows you care about the customer. you show exactly what you are doing and why you are doing also not stopping other DIY people from doing it. cheers and great work!
Nice work guys. I put a 4.6 m slide door in one and the roof sagged. I noticed the ridges and valleys at the header spread out so I stich welded a 50X50X6mm angle iron along the head to the inside to stop the corrugations (ridges & valleys) from speading and it worked. I set a slight positive camber in there as well.
In general I think that you do a great job, but I would think that finishing the cut edges of the corrugation with a primer and rust preventative coating. Thanks for sharing you knowledge and techniques. Gary
I love the track system for supporting desks and pipe racks etc. You could even use it with track roller attachments to a make a gantry crane right down the center of the roof of the container.
We have a 20'HC in our yard right now with a gantry crane down the middle using this strut system. I could do a quick video tour of it if anyone's interested. It's pretty sweet.
We will shortly. We have a project coming up where we will remove 8 sets of container doors, install a new frame/flashing, then install roll-shutter doors in their place for ease of use. This will be for a local farmers market where vendors can rent each container for the day. Cool concept.. Stay tuned!
Great job and great video. Thanks. I am trying to talk our band booster club into putting up a second concession stand because we are too slow serving people. A shipping container is certainly an option.
@@TheContainerGuyTV I will check that out if there is any interest in doing this. Thanks. I was invited to our booster club's next board meeting Nov 7. We will see how it goes.
Wow. Can't believe it. Nice job. For all the things you did for this 20 ft container (windows, door, insulation foam, ...), how much one would have to pay for this alteration work ? I am curious to know since I want one.
Hi Sean, these are Container Modification World window kits. Check out www.containermodificationworld.com. They are also available on Amazon. We too love them. Such a quick and painless install.
Question-does the foam separate the interior strut from the inside of the exterior coragated steel wall? Otherwise there is cold bridging from the outside to the inside.
I really like your videos and all the input you put out there for the public. Very informative and creative. And I hate to be negative, but at about 12.45 in your video you said you would have 2 inches of spray insulation. I have built quite a few of these, with spray foam and board foam insulation. Unistrut is 1 5/8" tall, the insulation thickness after completion is definately not 2" thick, possibly in the corners, but not consistent through out the unit. I do not care about the 2" statement of insulation coverage, but is the coverage shown in the video enough? I have never had to do one by code, but Im betting you have. What is acceptible?
Can you do video on doing the drains for sewer, shower, and kitchen and how you would reinforce the can when tieing multiple drains if you were going to stack 2 or 3 containers high?😢
I'm a little curious about the structural aspects. When you cut into the walls, some of the integrity is compromised, right? does the door frame and the window frame youre riveting in place make up for what's lost there?
What is the rattling sound through the whole video?! 🤣 great video tho! It's nice to learn shipping container lingo and seeing the underside of a container! Very helpful and insightful video. Thanks
Traditionally, lumber garage packages have always been so cheap. Covid pricing is changing that nowadays where they may be Merritt to container garages. Our 20' x 16' double-wide kit would be great for this application. The biggest advantage is that they're portable. Relatively inexpensive if one utilizes the existing container doors but not very usable . Would get pricier if we had to install a regular overhead garage door centered on the 16' end. Maybe I'll build one and do a video on it. Need a customer😉
@@TheContainerGuyTV I see the homes with fixed glass installed onto the door itself. Amazing. Yes I have been wondering about the door widths. Here in New York State nothings that reasonable. We have building codes and this helps alot. I actually like well constructed buildings. Just wondering if NY State has allowed any of these to be built? I really love the idea of a sort of cabin summer community. Or either starter homes or retirement. Good for both. I'm enjoying the videos. I've previously built three homes...but years ago. Older and single now. Wishing for a playful other half with a heart for construction. I like houses. Looking forward to your garage video.
Great job . I apreci8 the info. I planned to do a 20ft shipping container home for myself some day to come. These information will be just perfect for me. Tkx
Thanks very much for the info! I'm in a sub-tropical humid climate with lows around 40 Fahrenheit and highs around 95 Fahrenheit. A quick online search has recommended for my area to have walls minimum R2 and celling minimum R4. If I can customize the height of my prefabricated container frame, what would be a good height to allow for the floor and celling insulations and still have a spacious feeling?
No such thing as a spacious feeling inside a shipping container. Don't insulate your container for space. Insulate it for your health. Use 2" of closed cell spray foam and steel stud framing. Anything porous will mold and affect your health.
Yes, if someone notices their container beginning to rust, they should address it. We typically modify new containers and work really hard to not poke any holes or weld on them which is what starts the rusting process.
Is the flashing kit for the door just so you can fill it with insulating foam? I want to use a container as a storm shelter, do you have any suggestions for enabling the main end doors to be lockable and openable from the inside?
I don't have any good suggestions for that at this time. One day I'll figure it out. It's very difficult to set the thick door seals without the leverage provided by the handles from the outside.
Great video. Good tip on the bulb seal. Would a pair of tin snips help cut that a little quicker and cleaner? We're a continuous improvement company so we are always looking for a way to save even 2 seconds on something that we do more than once. Keep up the great work.
You bet. Thanks for the compliment and suggestion. I just didn't have a set in my tool belt. My pants are already getting heavy haha. A sharp knife blade would have helped too but snips are a safer option for cuts that don't need to be offset.
Great idea. The world needs to stop framing with lumber in containers. Next job we get we'll make a video specific to steel stud framing. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us for any advice. www.tcg.ca
I have a project for you, I need a commercial kitchen, in my state(Montana), we need a commissary, commercial kitchen. Unfortunately the cost to use one is a thousand a month. I believe I can build a container kitchen that will pass state county inspection, but provide a comfortable place to do my prep work and baking. One time use 20' container. Insulated and wired, propane lines fresh water grease trap and grey water, commercial sink, dishwasher, and moveable storage shelves on wheels. Refrigerator and freezer for stock storage, racks for baked items to cool, climate control, vent hood, fire suppression, oven stove top fryer prep table . Stuff that all in a 20' container, mandoor for entry, one window for seeing outside.
Hey there Channing as regards' to the square tubing that you didn't like on the cut outs, you might consider putting some holes in the square tubing and filling it with spray foam from a can, a few smaller holes on the corners will let you know when it is all filled , stop's.. the thermal bridging . I'm from Ireland and was wondering if you have any jobs going as I would love to move there permeant. The fishing rivers there look Amazing. I have loads of experience from building houses to building shipping containers , converting them them to house massive generating power equipment for the likes of google and Banks . I also made them from scratch to specifications for the client. Have been watching your videos and i reckon your the type of guy i would like to work for, i love that type of work . i've always dreamed to live in Canada an ye know what ? IF YE DON'T ASK YE WONT GET, Am i right ? LOL So when can i start ? LOL
Channing, I'm in the early stages of planning my build. My Ducati XDiavel has requested a ramp entry (think Batcave) with an automatic (wireless) opening door ('s) or fold-down ramp - and suggestions..?
have you considered using a plasma cutter for the window's and door cut outs? would be easier, might be faster. I guess it depends on the person doing it. Just an idea.
A friend of mine had his shipping container sprayed with foam insulation, but it's making the container inhabitable from off gassing. What can he do to cure it?
I was doing some Googling before I spray foamed my basement and heard of a few instances like this. Supposedly this can happen if the contractor doesn't build out the foam in small enough lifts. If it is still off-gassing, that means a chemical reaction is still going on and my guess is the reaction is triggered by exposure to air. They need to stop the chemical reaction to stop the off-gassing. I imagine sealing the foam with a suitable product would be the best option to stop the chemical reaction. There is many rubberized roofing products meant to cover spray foam. Option 2 of removing the foam would be impossible and I imagine it'd be cheaper to start over with the mod. Another thing to look at (in any living space) is an (apartment sized) HRV air exchanger with HEPA filter.
I am currently bidding a project with a shipping container modification. Wondering if you had to do all of the modifications to the actual windows and doors prior to install? Or, are there windows and doors available as "shipping container ready"?
This container.. is it supposed to be an mobile office container? I'm asking because say if I want to have yall modify a container for me to make it part of a container home.. will I be able to do plumbing? Will I be able to run electricity inside the container without an outlet for an extension cord outside of the container?
I have one at home actually 👍. I'm not a huge fan of the soft start feature. Nothing beats the DeWalt 60v cordless for odds and ends jobs at home but don't want to be using batteries all day at work.
I have been wanting to convert a 20ft container into a commercial smoker and another 20ft container into a walk in cooler. Is this possible with your design. My only concern is the food safe aspects when dealing with sealants and foams. Let me know please. I'm eager to start my project.
Just love this! I've always wanted to turn a container into an affordable living space. Do you have any vids on how you would finish the walls and door?
We have Upper Decker Brackets available for rooftop decks or sloped roofs. These are not required. All containers' roof panels have a slight camber/slope to them and shed water to either side. Given this was a new container, the customer will have to keep an eye on the roof similar to how you would on an RV, starting in about 20-30 years.
@@TheContainerGuyTV well, 20 to 30 years went by pretty fast. It took 4-1/2 years. One small scratch that I didn’t notice & walla . I have a rust spot that is much bigger than the small scratch that started it all. Mine doesn’t get moved from job to job. If I attach a roof to it. In my town it becomes a building. Which then. Well maybe you don’t know about permits?
A huge topic of discussion at our National Portable Storage Association conferences is dealing with different municipalities' treatment of shipping containers in their bylaws and their required permitting. I am very familiar with permitting as a whole. I am most likely not family with your municipality - you are correct.
@@TheContainerGuyTV ok, How do I find your roof supports. I’ve been using. My brain is kind of slow right now. It’s that rubberized paint. Guy cuts a boat in half then paints it back together. And it doesn’t leak. It works really well. Now that is the best roofing paint I’ve ever seen. When working on one of my cars it’s POR-15 only!!! That is all I’ll ever use. It encapsulates the rust. It will disappear all together.
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What did the finished unit sell for?
what is the cost to do this ?
How much
no response on this one I see
Can you please give me the dimensions of the underneath channel at the bottom of the container. We are building a container and I think my boss made a mistake
I live in Thailand. Containers are not commonly used as houses here. Most of them are used as temporary offices, but I will build a container house myself. Thank you for the good knowledge 🙏
Is that your pet or dinner?
@@joey4277 bruhhh💀💀😂
To my knowledge, choosing to use a container as a living space is a decision not made with money in mind but strictly because it looks nice and it's a cool idea, stacking a bunch of "bricks" to make a house. Don't dive in with the wrong assumptions: It's not ecological (you should not use old decommissioned containers, at least for something you intend to be a living space), it's not necessarily economical (check your local prices and try making some estimates, then look at other options and compare), and it comes with its unique challenges (these videos contain plenty of information covering those).
Container offices are popular and practical because they're easy to set up for something like a construction company with trucks on call and there are companies that produce and rent them.
Container homes aren't really popular anywhere, even for making sheds and garages the typical choice is finding other types of wood and metal prefab kits, though that is not to say they aren't cool and you shouldn't try it. If I didn't think they were neat I wouldn't be here, just settle your expectations.
I have a container house in Thailand, it's perfect.❤
Only 10k to move anywhere 😉
hope to see your result from Vietnam
i am planning to build a container house but the most challenge for me is the weather, it's so hot in summer
I was a welder and fabricator for a long time and I can say that this gentleman is really know what he’s doing. I wish I have a space for this container. Thanks!
Thank you. That means a lot given I'm a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) by trade and learned everything the hard way on my own alongside some great welder/fabricator employees.
A complete shipping container conversion system is, of course, the way to go if you're diy and don't have any design/construction experience. These guys have done the heavy lifting and figured out solutions to the most basic conversion needs.
So glad TH-cam recommended this channel as we're seriously thinking about a shipping container tiny house for our future.
Thank you Alan. You're a smart man! Each product is very front-loaded with engineering/design and prototyping costs. A lot of what we have developed was meant to assist ourselves in installing windows, doors & roll up doors as quickly as possible in Canadian winters with no painting required. What resulted is kits that are Do-It-Yourself worthy. I'm excited for you to watch our videos on our bolt-on double-wide kits (16'x20' and 16'x40' containers!)
@@TheContainerGuyTV Hey, that sounds like a good product as well. Looking forward to taking a good look at your entire product line & conversion videos. Very timely!
I just discovered your channnel I’ll be binge watching over the next several days blessings
Thank you so much for the support! Don't forget to check our channel every Friday!
Great video. Helpful & informative. I just love this idea! As a retired Trucker, I find the idea of a shipping container house very appealing! I own my own land with a pond & Mountain View’s. This project sounds perfect to me!
Absolutely love this , I am about to make a 40ft container into my new Office building.....love all this. Thanks so much guys!
You Sir, have just won yourself a subscriber to your channel, much respect from Papua New Guinea and the beautiful Pacific Islands 💯👍🇵🇬
the fact that your channel name us is the container guy and you create such good containers is so cool to me
keep up the good work
Can you ship a container once it's all built out like this? Would you be able to haul it safely if it was full of cargo?
This is not meant to be filled with cargo
Thanks!
i know im late for the party here, but finding one of your videos last night/ morning, and again today with this video, you sir have given me some ideas. thank you for the ideas and inspiration. now i have an idea about how i want to add a second room on to my house.
I need one of those containers. Insulate it, metal-stud frame it, drywall and put a stove in it. Yep 👍 I would hat channel it. I'm metal stud framer so I HV lots of ideas. I've seen job trailers at construction sites that use modified shipping containers. Nice idea about power in to the container.
Hi Milton. We have a mod right now that will not be insulated but needs to be lined with plywood. We're testing out the hat channels tomorrow actually. We're capturing video of the project. Stay tuned to the channel so you can tell us what we did wrong😆 Think we can glue them with PL to the putter corrugations?
Dang. Very impressive. Makes me want to buy a piece of land somewhere in the hills and do a shipping container with this mod kit. Thanks for sharing.
Literally why I'm here.
Nice piece of land, a roof. Just me on my own.
Fell in love with unistrut about 25 years ago. :)
Metal nibbles their like scissors great for that ,used to use them on corrugated on pole buildings.
Well thought out process. The window process is the simplis. You guys should have classes in Missouri. Personally I prefer jean or wool insulation. And have an egress window. Over all, great video.
So what do you do for a fire barrier for the foam insulation in order to meet code requirements?
the window kit is great as well as the door flashing.
man i remember you from the den, very well put together and thorough but this just shows you care about the customer. you show exactly what you are doing and why you are doing also not stopping other DIY people from doing it. cheers and great work!
Thanks! I appreciate that!
Nice work guys. I put a 4.6 m slide door in one and the roof sagged. I noticed the ridges and valleys at the header spread out so I stich welded a 50X50X6mm angle iron along the head to the inside to stop the corrugations (ridges & valleys) from speading and it worked. I set a slight positive camber in there as well.
Evn to im not a tehnical person, i loved the attention to detail.
I just got my 40ft container from Wuwi Shipping Container very cheap and even paid it upon delivery. cant wait to start working.
@@Msmaggy13-d5q Hey I am thinking of a project with containers for office spaces. How much was your 40ft?
🎉hows thr priject is going on aby update ?
In general I think that you do a great job, but I would think that finishing the cut edges of the corrugation with a primer and rust preventative coating.
Thanks for sharing you knowledge and techniques.
Gary
most containers are made of corten steel that when rusted, makes a protective coating
I love the track system for supporting desks and pipe racks etc. You could even use it with track roller attachments to a make a gantry crane right down the center of the roof of the container.
We have a 20'HC in our yard right now with a gantry crane down the middle using this strut system. I could do a quick video tour of it if anyone's interested. It's pretty sweet.
@@TheContainerGuyTV I'd like to see that
This is brilliant, I may pick up a kit for my 40' high cube I want to convert into a shop.
brilliant kits for these requirements obviously from stacks of thinking and trials. great option to get your pre modded container for me.
Do you have any videos about removing the container doors and cladding the gap?
We will shortly. We have a project coming up where we will remove 8 sets of container doors, install a new frame/flashing, then install roll-shutter doors in their place for ease of use. This will be for a local farmers market where vendors can rent each container for the day. Cool concept.. Stay tuned!
I really need a container house. So simple & nice
Amazing! I want to build a tiny guest house for my family to visit!
My First Time Watching Your Channel And I’m Absolutely Happy Because I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This Ever🧡💚🧡
Beautiful work my guy!
Thank you!
Great job and great video. Thanks. I am trying to talk our band booster club into putting up a second concession stand because we are too slow serving people. A shipping container is certainly an option.
Our Kiosk Windows will be perfect for that application
@@TheContainerGuyTV I will check that out if there is any interest in doing this. Thanks.
I was invited to our booster club's next board meeting Nov 7. We will see how it goes.
@@mcconn746 if you need help talking them into it, let me know
@@TheContainerGuyTV Thanks.
Were I can buy the frame windows and doors kit? I apresiet, thank you ,your work is very profesional.
yes where can these windows w the frames b purchased?
Whats apresiet
This is a wonderful video. The video was informative and very helpful. Thanks for sharing your products. You did a great job. 👍 thanks for posting.
Wow. Can't believe it. Nice job. For all the things you did for this 20 ft container (windows, door, insulation foam, ...), how much one would have to pay for this alteration work ? I am curious to know since I want one.
Thanks for all the info on this channel.
Try a skil saw with a metal blade you get a lot more control and not as hazardous.
about to start my conversion and doing windows first. by far most helpful video.
I love the outfit kit adapters frames for the vinyl windows? I assume you source them from a speciality supplier?
Hi Sean, these are Container Modification World window kits. Check out www.containermodificationworld.com. They are also available on Amazon. We too love them. Such a quick and painless install.
Question-does the foam separate the interior strut from the inside of the exterior coragated steel wall? Otherwise there is cold bridging from the outside to the inside.
I’ve used unistrut to make roof racks, mount plywood to walls, ladders, it’s just as this guy says, Lego for big kids!
I really like your videos and all the input you put out there for the public. Very informative and creative. And I hate to be negative, but at about 12.45 in your video you said you would have 2 inches of spray insulation. I have built quite a few of these, with spray foam and board foam insulation. Unistrut is 1 5/8" tall, the insulation thickness after completion is definately not 2" thick, possibly in the corners, but not consistent through out the unit. I do not care about the 2" statement of insulation coverage, but is the coverage shown in the video enough? I have never had to do one by code, but Im betting you have. What is acceptible?
Amazing video, so helpful, i subscribed. Ill have to binge watch over thr next week. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!
Good video 👍 in the uk we call the spring nuts zebs or zebedees
Great work. I'd love to have a couple 20 footers. What is roughly the cost of one done exactly like this?
Can you do video on doing the drains for sewer, shower, and kitchen and how you would reinforce the can when tieing multiple drains if you were going to stack 2 or 3 containers high?😢
The power-in cord. Can you give more detail on they brand and type you used? I don't see it on your website or amazon account?
containermodificationworld.com/products/heavy-duty-120v-ac-port-plugs-for-shipping-containers-sea-cans
Very detailed and instructional. Thank you for sharing.
I'm a little curious about the structural aspects. When you cut into the walls, some of the integrity is compromised, right? does the door frame and the window frame youre riveting in place make up for what's lost there?
What is the rattling sound through the whole video?! 🤣 great video tho! It's nice to learn shipping container lingo and seeing the underside of a container! Very helpful and insightful video. Thanks
Haha this is our very first video ever shot. It was the mic cable hitting the side of the go pro. We've learned a lot since then 🤦
Hey Channing, great video. Do you ship your kits as far away as New Zealand? We like the prospect of being weld free thanks to your advice.
Great video, mate!
I just started looking at your channel. Great work!
Awesome job🎉. Work harder not smarter 😮😅. Great ideas. 🎉
Genial saludos cordiales desde Patagonia Chile..
Thank you!
Start small, add on later. Any garages out there?
We have a doublewide 40' garage/warehouse video coming out soon. It's a pretty cool build. Stay tuned.
So many garages are needed. And these are secondarily useful as storm safety buildings ...highly practical I think
Traditionally, lumber garage packages have always been so cheap. Covid pricing is changing that nowadays where they may be Merritt to container garages. Our 20' x 16' double-wide kit would be great for this application. The biggest advantage is that they're portable. Relatively inexpensive if one utilizes the existing container doors but not very usable . Would get pricier if we had to install a regular overhead garage door centered on the 16' end. Maybe I'll build one and do a video on it. Need a customer😉
@@TheContainerGuyTV I see the homes with fixed glass installed onto the door itself. Amazing. Yes I have been wondering about the door widths. Here in New York State nothings that reasonable. We have building codes and this helps alot. I actually like well constructed buildings. Just wondering if NY State has allowed any of these to be built? I really love the idea of a sort of cabin summer community. Or either starter homes or retirement. Good for both. I'm enjoying the videos. I've previously built three homes...but years ago. Older and single now. Wishing for a playful other half with a heart for construction. I like houses. Looking forward to your garage video.
any reccomendations for setting a 20" on it's end and using it in a tiny house. it must have concrete pad and a spiral stairs
Great job . I apreci8 the info. I planned to do a 20ft shipping container home for myself some day to come. These information will be just perfect for me. Tkx
Glad to help!
I want one for my restaurant now😍
Love your channel 😃👍🏾
Thanks very much for the info! I'm in a sub-tropical humid climate with lows around 40 Fahrenheit and highs around 95 Fahrenheit. A quick online search has recommended for my area to have walls minimum R2 and celling minimum R4.
If I can customize the height of my prefabricated container frame, what would be a good height to allow for the floor and celling insulations and still have a spacious feeling?
No such thing as a spacious feeling inside a shipping container. Don't insulate your container for space. Insulate it for your health. Use 2" of closed cell spray foam and steel stud framing. Anything porous will mold and affect your health.
Can you make a kit to change the panels that you take off into storm shutters?
What about raised garden boxes?
So what happens when it starts rusting on the outside? Do ya cover that as well?
Yes, if someone notices their container beginning to rust, they should address it. We typically modify new containers and work really hard to not poke any holes or weld on them which is what starts the rusting process.
great video broh.... suka cara jelaskan ...
Is the flashing kit for the door just so you can fill it with insulating foam? I want to use a container as a storm shelter, do you have any suggestions for enabling the main end doors to be lockable and openable from the inside?
I don't have any good suggestions for that at this time. One day I'll figure it out. It's very difficult to set the thick door seals without the leverage provided by the handles from the outside.
Nice video. Nice to know how things are done.
Great video. Good tip on the bulb seal. Would a pair of tin snips help cut that a little quicker and cleaner? We're a continuous improvement company so we are always looking for a way to save even 2 seconds on something that we do more than once. Keep up the great work.
You bet. Thanks for the compliment and suggestion. I just didn't have a set in my tool belt. My pants are already getting heavy haha. A sharp knife blade would have helped too but snips are a safer option for cuts that don't need to be offset.
How about a detailed video showing the installation of metal studs into a container?
Great idea. The world needs to stop framing with lumber in containers. Next job we get we'll make a video specific to steel stud framing. In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us for any advice. www.tcg.ca
I think you need a couple more ads... love the product you make very cool process.
Such a great build thank you for sharing!!
I have a project for you, I need a commercial kitchen, in my state(Montana), we need a commissary, commercial kitchen. Unfortunately the cost to use one is a thousand a month. I believe I can build a container kitchen that will pass state county inspection, but provide a comfortable place to do my prep work and baking.
One time use 20' container. Insulated and wired, propane lines fresh water grease trap and grey water, commercial sink, dishwasher, and moveable storage shelves on wheels. Refrigerator and freezer for stock storage, racks for baked items to cool, climate control, vent hood, fire suppression, oven stove top fryer prep table . Stuff that all in a 20' container, mandoor for entry, one window for seeing outside.
Oh and solar power battery and small generator
Awesome 👏🏼
The pre made window 👌👍
This is amazing! Exactly what I want to do with my life. Sweet channel bro.
Can you convert a container into an RV and it pass inspection? If so do you have a video of this conversion?
It's waaaay too heavy to be practical for that. You'd end up with an RV that is 3-4 times heavier
I'm impressed.
Keep these vids coming.
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Hey there Channing as regards' to the square tubing that you didn't like on the cut outs, you might consider putting some holes in the square tubing and filling it with spray foam from a can, a few smaller holes on the corners will let you know when it is all filled , stop's.. the thermal bridging . I'm from Ireland and was wondering if you have any jobs going as I would love to move there permeant. The fishing rivers there look Amazing. I have loads of experience from building houses to building shipping containers , converting them them to house massive generating power equipment for the likes of google and Banks . I also made them from scratch to specifications for the client. Have been watching your videos and i reckon your the type of guy i would like to work for, i love that type of work . i've always dreamed to live in Canada an ye know what ? IF YE DON'T ASK YE WONT GET, Am i right ? LOL So when can i start ? LOL
The Container Guy Ireland. Back to my roots
Wonder if you wanted solid fla walls would that be possible
Very informative, given me great ideas, cheers buddy
Awesome video never knew there were single use containers, I wonder if these come to Australia
Do you have a video on just the electrical?
Channing, I'm in the early stages of planning my build. My Ducati XDiavel has requested a ramp entry (think Batcave) with an automatic (wireless) opening door ('s) or fold-down ramp - and suggestions..?
Are the air vents waterproof will they keep water out from entering the shipping container??
where would i buy a 53' container and have it shipped to the U.S. Virgin Islands
thanks in advance for any help you can give
have you considered using a plasma cutter for the window's and door cut outs? would be easier, might be faster. I guess it depends on the person doing it. Just an idea.
A friend of mine had his shipping container sprayed with foam insulation, but it's making the container inhabitable from off gassing. What can he do to cure it?
I was doing some Googling before I spray foamed my basement and heard of a few instances like this. Supposedly this can happen if the contractor doesn't build out the foam in small enough lifts. If it is still off-gassing, that means a chemical reaction is still going on and my guess is the reaction is triggered by exposure to air. They need to stop the chemical reaction to stop the off-gassing. I imagine sealing the foam with a suitable product would be the best option to stop the chemical reaction. There is many rubberized roofing products meant to cover spray foam. Option 2 of removing the foam would be impossible and I imagine it'd be cheaper to start over with the mod. Another thing to look at (in any living space) is an (apartment sized) HRV air exchanger with HEPA filter.
This is pretty brilliant. Great work.
I am currently bidding a project with a shipping container modification. Wondering if you had to do all of the modifications to the actual windows and doors prior to install? Or, are there windows and doors available as "shipping container ready"?
Is there insulation behind the vertical tracks?
This container.. is it supposed to be an mobile office container? I'm asking because say if I want to have yall modify a container for me to make it part of a container home.. will I be able to do plumbing? Will I be able to run electricity inside the container without an outlet for an extension cord outside of the container?
Makita makes a 6” disc cutting only tool that’s way better than an angle grinder . The type of safety switch is important too.
I have one at home actually 👍. I'm not a huge fan of the soft start feature.
Nothing beats the DeWalt 60v cordless for odds and ends jobs at home but don't want to be using batteries all day at work.
I have been wanting to convert a 20ft container into a commercial smoker and another 20ft container into a walk in cooler. Is this possible with your design. My only concern is the food safe aspects when dealing with sealants and foams. Let me know please. I'm eager to start my project.
Just love this! I've always wanted to turn a container into an affordable living space. Do you have any vids on how you would finish the walls and door?
Someone that is new to this, is the window metal frame a special order or is it something you can order?
Nice job on the inside. How do you keep the roof’s from rusting through? Especially if you can’t build any kind of sloped roof!!
We have Upper Decker Brackets available for rooftop decks or sloped roofs. These are not required. All containers' roof panels have a slight camber/slope to them and shed water to either side. Given this was a new container, the customer will have to keep an eye on the roof similar to how you would on an RV, starting in about 20-30 years.
@@TheContainerGuyTV well, 20 to 30 years went by pretty fast. It took 4-1/2 years.
One small scratch that I didn’t notice & walla . I have a rust spot that is much bigger than the small scratch that started it all.
Mine doesn’t get moved from job to job. If I attach a roof to it. In my town it becomes a building. Which then. Well maybe you don’t know about permits?
A huge topic of discussion at our National Portable Storage Association conferences is dealing with different municipalities' treatment of shipping containers in their bylaws and their required permitting. I am very familiar with permitting as a whole. I am most likely not family with your municipality - you are correct.
@@TheContainerGuyTV I keep coming up with some strange WebPage. I can’t find any roof brackets ???
Send me a link please??
@@TheContainerGuyTV ok, How do I find your roof supports.
I’ve been using. My brain is kind of slow right now. It’s that rubberized paint. Guy cuts a boat in half then paints it back together. And it doesn’t leak. It works really well. Now that is the best roofing paint I’ve ever seen. When working on one of my cars it’s POR-15 only!!!
That is all I’ll ever use. It encapsulates the rust. It will disappear all together.
How much steel framing does it require for a 20 ft and what did it cost more or less
Nice, easy caulkJob?! ...best ever
Have you ever tried to use the strut as an electrical conduit? Originally unistrut set them up for that. Don’t know if it is still possible.