Build a DIY Shipping Container Home Step by Step | Ep. 1 Prep, Plans and Layout
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- Episode 1: Prep, Plans and Layout
In this video we will explain the importance of pre-build planning, having a basic architectural layout and physically verifying that your plans match the interior dimensions of your shipping container space. It is vital to complete these steps before making your initial cuts for openings such as windows and doors to avoid potentially costly mistakes during your container home build.
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The biggest advantage to using shipping containers for a home is that you can spend your money in increments instead of all at once. You can buy the container and have it placed on your property and then wait and save up to convert it later. Once it's on your property you can buy and store the materials as you can afford them too. That way you don't go into debt and have to pay interest on loans.
True very true observation my friend
Good observations
Are the steel floor beams always at the same dimensions on containers? If so couldn't you draw up plans using that knowledge?
This series is really breaking down the reality of buildings one of these homes! Good work.
It's been a reality for decades. Difference now is it's cool and people see the potential for profits in them!
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Could you make a video about the procurement of the container? I have seen on many other videos how you have to be careful with used ones because they dose the floorboards with massive amounts of pesticides that can off-gas, and that the interior paint is also pest resistant and can be toxic. How did you shop for yours and who did you go with for the purchase? Also, how did you transport it? A freight hauling company? An industrial towing company? Thanks and great vids!
If you’re serious about buying containers than it’s best to look into what’s called a “one-time use” container. They are only used one time and are used for harmless things. So you wouldn’t have to worry about dangerous chemicals, rust, etc.
Terrific content here, my wife and I are starting this adventure next year. Thanks for putting this together
Hey man! How's the journey going? I'm looking to start mine pretty soon here, just wanted to know how it's gone for you.
Just found this series. I've been designing container homes since 2006, maybe with the help of this series I'll be able to build one myself now.
Glad you found us! Thanks for taking the time to reach out!
Mr Amazing. When I get my finances in better shape, you are definitely who I would look to for a Shipping Container Home.
Thank you very much .They are quite educative videos , I am about to start our similar project now .
I did find one 20' all set to go as one kitchen and dining and I will convert a 40' into living room and bedroom , and an outdoor shower on the deck .
I am checking on DIY well drilling , solar installation and stabilizing the container on the ground and much more .
Chris from New caledonia
I also am from and live in Minnesota.Years ago I used to work for this company where we installed Styrofoam stucco walls on the exterior of homes and buildings.3 inch minimum with 5-7 inch thick for accent around windows or other areas to create features.Now if you do this you can minimize any insulation for the inside since your insulating your outer walls giving you move interior room.
Seriously good series. Thanks for the awesome content - keep it up.
the best success that I have ever had was by using the Magic Container Plans (i found it on google) without a doubt the most useful course that I've followed.
Thank you for this series, it’s very helpful
I love watching these videos. Thanks!
I've enjoyed watching your videos. I'm new to the whole concept of container homes.
Apreciate it bro. Been waiting for some proper systematic content.
Your delivery and info is inspiring ..Great job. Great Channel.
This is just perfect! thank you
Peace from Orlando! Been binge watching your channel. Looking to start with one and expand to a few more container homes.
So well explained..thank you. Find it very instructive...when taking the big decision of buying and constructing ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with your followers. God bless you. you're the best
great stuff. how about condensation control inside walls?
Just found this channel and I love the information you are giving. Very articulate and your directions are pretty straightforward. I would definitely like to see how you go about joining 2 containers of the same size or different sizes. My design is for 8 in a U shape connected to a large outdoor pool and garden. Again keep posting videos. Great content.
So glad you found us! We are working with single 40 ft. Containers for the time being. Wow sounds like a crazy cool design. Have you started your build? Would love to see it
I have not started the build yet we are working on getting the containers and the necessary permits to start building. My goal is to be semi off grid for now and transition to completely off grid. I actually used the design program called Umake for the iPad Pro and that’s the way to go . When I was watching this video I thought about you guys using that because it gives you a 3D model to go off of. Do you do work in Texas by chance? Do you have social media for us to follow you on ? I’d love to see your completed builds.
@@odinsbeard1117 we are based in south Florida but yes we ship anywhere in the US. This is our first build and it will hopefully be done in the next few weeks.
Great distribution of information to construct a container home.
Just awesome. I'm making one of these up in the Canadian Rockies. I don't like how music is always so loud in these videos. Have to turn it down then turn it up to hear em.
Is that intro an ad for electric leaf blowers? ;)
One of our containers for our container home was used for shipping herbs/spices and I must have swept out about 6 lbs of red pepper flakes lol ... great video!!
Excellent Ideas to make a perfect shed
Very informative video bro, dude you freaking rock🤜🤛
You are simply brilliant
Really glad i found your channel... some great info and advice thx for sharing. liked and subbed...
Ayyee Minnesota gang
Thank you! I am going to go dig out my container designs and watch the videos all over again to see if my designs work!
Great staff! I love your channel 👍😎
I wonder if these guys do anything to help people struggling with finding housing. ? That would be so cool.
Well, I just ordered and received the plastic bushings for rebuilding the lugs on my container doors. The bushings foe 2 ea containers/ 4 doors was about $172. US. I dealt w/ at Buffers USA, Jacksonville, Point of contact is Zack at Buffers USA and point of contact at the distributor is Whelan at Fleet Pride in Jacksonville, Florida
I have no commercial relationship w/ either of these men. I’m just a consumer.
Really useful info!
I live in Iowa, high humidity during the non winter months, would that be a concern for a shipping container home?
I have to imagine if done right you could frame up the exterior and build a roof properly to keep moisture out.
Amazing and I didn’t quite understand the tip about having the plumbing and elctrical be linear, is that so the lines come out the front if this like the containers door and you just cut a hole for those lines through a no structural part of the door? And do you run those lines through the floor inside, as opposed to cutting a hole in the floor and o run them outside?
Your channel is such a great help
Great swagger with the hat and shirt.
Music is a bit loud, otherwise perfect, thank you for the video! can't wait to start mine in June!
I like the detailed info. Good video...
Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful. Our first build is just about complete.
@@ContainingLuxury I will be waiting for the next videos as I am getting ready to start work on a 40' One-Trip container that i purchased. I would definitely like to see more on how the top beams of the walls tie in. I watched all of your videos were you slid the sheathing over the top plate, but how does it all tie in?
You need to talk to your editor, to get the audio levels equal.... However! Appreciate your time and effort. Very educational series.
Shut up audio expert!
i love your channel, thanks
@Containing Luxury Hi Blake, I was wondering what your opinion was on exterior insulation? I like the idea of keeping the interior walls as metal for a few reasons, (being able to use magnets to hang pictures, sturdier than drywall and no loss of space) but I'm not certain if I'm not taking any safety considerations into account, or what type of insulation I should use since I have only done interior insulation. Thanks for posting these videos and keep up the good work. (P.S. I'm planning for my container home to be on wheels)
I dont think you can put a container home on wheels
hi my friend thank you for your all video i have watch most of them and i have watch lot of other ones too and realy good understanding too i work in remoderling industry i like to modify few containers myself i live in ca but i dont know if i need any permit if you can let me know that be great
Yes MN man. I am too. I plan to build container home in Oklahoma.! I watched many videos to get some ideas.but have concern about lightning. Do you have ground wire.
How water tight are the doors through the years? I would be interested in allowing the doors be openable for when the weather cools.
ok now I see the building plan... thx
Question: how do I connect 2 containers side by side to make a bigger room?
Cut the walls between them and you would have to get steel plates and weld them together. That way you know it will be water tight and wont have to worry about leaks
Also you would need to get a few acros also known as scaffolding Jack's to support the roof of the walls you cut out
You could set them a few feet apart and build a room in the middle. Of course you'd have to build a roof over it 😉. Check out life uncontained they did a great job
@@DrLove911 oh I'd like to but I don't have enough room. I'm going to attach it to my existing house and add 4 containers but little room to work with. And I've seen them do that I've enjoyed watching them too!
Keep in mind when you join two containers together there will be a 6 in gap between them that you'll have to weld a strip of steel over. And when you cut the sides out you'll have to reinforce it with either steel or wood . Also good luck 😉👍
I subscribed because the music is live!!
just a side note the music on your vid is way louder than your voice so the constant back n forth between voice to music levels is a bit harsh....Content is awesome 👌 👏
Hey Brother, great video. How can we get a hold of you? I’m from Florida and got 2 acres in Alachua FL. Trying to start the process of design to build a container home.
Did you build? We just started and are close to you in Levy!
I'm gonna' do this..
But (due to 'circumstances'), will HAVE TO hire contractors.
Any advice on finding 'the right folks' to do 'the work right' Would be appreciated..
Great series.. Thanks!!
Sir Vertual #1 check your local codes make sure it’s allowed
How do you do with the permits from the state or county, city???? How would they rate it in the city if I put a container in my yard or land?
great videos , thanks for your time. do you have the plans for this unit i like the design
If i remember it right.
The rust itself protects the shipping containers.
They designed it that way.
Nice video. Did you ever make a video for a 20ft container home? Like the cost and the build?
Twis sol we will soon! So subscribe :)
should be doing homework on cordwood homes but find myself going down a rabbit hole on shipping container builds lmfao
Hi mate, thank you for the videos! This is so helpful! I would appreciate if I can ask you a couple of questions. Would it be better to post here or do you have an email I can send it to? I haven’t started the building I’m on the planning and permit phase, I want to ensure I consider all the important factor and what would you do differently if you could before I actually do anything. Thanks for the time and help!
Hey brother. WOuld like to chat if it’s cool with you. I’m just starting the design phase. LMK
So what kind of insulation WOULD you suggest in MN? I'm in duluth and my husband is in construction. We'd like to try this as a studio space for me and I was thinking spray foam?
Great stuff
If you insulate the inside ceiling for condensation do you have to insulate the outside roof??
You said you were going to put a video on the window by welding never saw that video come up brother hope it comes on your channel soon!
Are you going to cover an estimated cost of a build.
He just recently did. You may have already seen it because your comment was from a while ago but yeah. lol
So quick question would a old wooden house framer be able to diy this spent 20 plus years as a framer and assistant to a journeyman contractor in socal
Whats the total cost if i had someone do the work
Approximate cost?
I know it depends on alot
I live in Florida
I would want sliding doors
Any info would be appreciated 👍
How did he clean the container without protection ?, The wood of floor of container could have a chemical or toxic
I could build a sweet ass deer camp with this 😳
Would you mind sharing the company you used to purchase the container?
did u find out about any?
What kind of container did you use? We are about to build our home. But they say not to uae the wind and water tight ones.
Estaria bueno que lo subtitulo en castellano para que podamos entender y aprender !!! gracias
Where in Florida do you operate brother?
You mentioned the steel beams on the floors and trying to avoid cutting through them. Can I assume that all of these containers have these beams every ??? in/ft? (for example: like wall studs being 16 in OC) Do you know the floor beam spans?
I was wondering the same thing. This is my first time watching him, hopefully he gives more information moving forward. Did you find any more information about the beams?
In your example you were 3 1/8" wall thickness on the exterior walls. When placing an interior dividing wall, it would increase in thickness another 1/2" to 3 5/8" to compensate for drywall on each side?
Edmister Enterprises LLC no because in some areas we only used a 1-5/8” stud instead of a 3-5/8” stud, and in some cases like the shower wall because we used a fiberglass liner that gets attached directly to the stud we only have drywall on the outside of the wall so that’s were we got a 2-1/8” wall
@@ContainingLuxury Ahh.. more things to consider. Thanks for the reply.
Solid shirt
And Hat
if im wanting to make something thats designed to be mobile, how can I make it to where it wont torsion over time? i want to build a mobile coffee bar and itll move every 30-45 days.
That was the misses calling i bet lol 😆
Where can I get in your building class
Hi :) What is the difference closed and open cell foam? Why closed is better for container homes?
Closed-cell foam is non-porous so it won't absorb moisture. It gives a good thermal break to keep heat from transferring between the outer / inner walls.
Isn't the wood floor in there treated with chemicals that are bad for you over time?
Thank you for the info , do you offer services to those who live in Florida?
I was about to ask the same when saw your question.
How did u change the floor to boarding
Love the hat
What if it rains ?
Don't you change the flooring? People said it's toxic
Hi There!
I've been wanting to do thia for many years! Where are you located? Can I hire you for my build if wanted?
Christine Horan hey! We are located in south Florida! Only building here currently :)
@@bmadgett85 I'm not too far in Lithia, about an hour west of Orlando
Christine Horan ok great! Yes we can do a build, we currently have one in Delray Beach contracted but have openings in the schedule!
please,use subtitles to understand the video.Thanks.
niki sag. Agreed. TH-cam has a setting to turn on autocaptions that containedluxury could turn on
good go on with next episodes at the same time introduce the tools you use for construction
Thank you! Ok will do!
That floor is board?
What are the dimensions of your container ? Also is it used, and would you recommend getting a used container or a new one ?
Oh never mind just watched the video ahaha
Haha thanks for the comment! If you have any other questions let us know!
Can you share the plans?
is that a solar battery on your hat?
Nice hat
First thing you need to do is hire an engineer to consult with regarding structural changes.
Hi, do you sell your the floor plan? Do you have contact information? Thanks.
Structural plan man give me that
Hi, Where in FL did you do this. I am interested. What is your contact info.
I AM INTERESTED TOO! 😃
I can't follow along on this series at all. Half the episodes aren't numbered and the playlist is out of order so idk what comes after episode 2. It goes from ep. 1 to 5 minute flooring and then episode 6. and then non numbered episodes, then episode 2 towards the end of the playlist.
Sorry, deafening music not helping
Well don't watch then
Great videos. But PLEASE lose the obnoxious music, or turn it WAAAAAAAYYYYY down.
Was me calling u two years ago to hire you and you didn’t answer me 🤔😂😂😂 ☎️