subject: Container Housing In Western Countries [print this page] Now a days container housing is being a popular concept in western countries. Container houses are also easy to build, also easy to maintain and cheaper than contemporary concrete houses. These kind of houses can serve niche segment the people who likes to experiment with variety housing types, and people who wants to own their studios; either for work or stay.
Container housing has several advantages that keep it apart from contemporary housing. The container housing has already been created by the manufacturers. A typical container is taken out of the transportation service after 2 to 3 years and then can be purchased for a reasonable cost. Shipping containers are built out of steel to withstand the harsh sea air. These housing are also easily transportable to place on your land. Another advantage is that no foundation is required for the container, saving additional costs.
When it comes to durability, typically, the containers are made from corrugated steel with tubular steel frames, which makes the structure Strong to withstand any severe climatic conditions. The flooring is 1/2-inch, marine-grade plywood. The welds are water-resistant. The strength of the containers allow for stacking to create interesting architectural designs.
Thus, this unique housing type can be an option for people who want to try new sustainable housing type
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