The use of containers as a building material has grown in popularity over the past several years due to its inherent strength, wide availability, and relative low expense.Like light gauge steel construction, container houses are constructed of light steel frames and thermal insulation materials. It becomes a new type of energy efficient and sustainable house, which is easy and convenient to install.Container houses have also become popular in the market as they’re seen as more eco-friendly then traditional brick and cement builds.Container houses can be used for dormitory, staff quarters, store rooms, holiday villas, resort style accommodation, affordable housing, emergency shelters, school buildings, banks, medical clinics, multilayer apartment blocks, university accommodation. The simple and controlled construction and installation of all materials in the factory allow the builder or developer to minimize site installation times and disruption to the community.
Like light gauge steel construction, container houses are constructed of light steel frames and thermal insulation materials. It becomes a new type of energy efficient and sustainable house, which is easy and convenient to install.
Detailed Specification
Welding container | 1.5mm corrugated steel sheet, 2.0mm steel sheet, column, steel keel, insulation, floor decking |
Type | 20ft: W2438*L6058*H2591mm (2896mm is also available)40ft: W2438*L12192*H2896mm |
Ceiling and Wall inside decoration board | 1) 9mm bamboo-wood fiberboard2) gypsum board |
Door | 1) steel single or double door2) PVC/Aluminum glass sliding door |
Window | 1) PVC sliding (up and down) window2) Glass curtain wall |
Floor | 1) 12mm thickness ceramic tiles (600*600mm, 300*300mm)2) solid wood floor3) laminated wood floor |
Electric units | CE, UL, SAA certificate are available |
Sanitary units | CE, UL, Watermark certificate are available |
Furniture | Sofa, bed, kitchen cabinet, wardrobe, table, chair are available |
Benefits of Flatpack Container Housing System :
Time-Saving
Flatpack Container Housing is available as prefabricated modularly component parts which makes construction time shorter.
Easy of Transport
Prefabricated modular component parts can be transported in bulk for large projects. At least 8 nos. Flatpack container housing having a size of 18 sq.m house can be transported in a single shipping container. Transportation of Flatpack container housing system is cost-saving and safe compared to the readymade house.
Predictable Costs
All the assembly components of flatpack container housing are completed on factory flooring for a fixed price. Delivery to site, assembly and utility connection is only a variable cost.
Reuse and Recycle
Assembled parts of Flatpack container housing can be easily dismantled and re-assembled for site relocation /mobilization. Segregation & Reutilization of Flatpack container housing component material is easy compared to the conventional prefab housing systems.
Maintenance
A well-maintained Flatpack Container Housing can retain its resale value much like a traditional home. They are easy to resell and relocate since they can be loaded onto the truck and shipped almost everywhere.
Durable
A flatpack container housing system made from weathering steel can likely withstand inclement weather conditions better than prefab steel homes.
Minimalism
Flatpack container housing comes with all the essential facilities needed in routine living life like bedrooms, drawing rooms, kitchen/pantry, washrooms /workshops, etc.