Note: We don't just inspect the container from the inside! You buy a container for a house, go inside, inspect the corners, ceiling, walls and floor. But that's not all. Now go outside, inspect the exterior walls, climb up to the roof and inspect it carefully, and then ask to see the floor from below. Companies selling containers have lifting equipment, and such a request should not surprise anyone. Unless the seller is hiding something...Rust is the main enemy of container houses, so we reject those that are corroded, have rust spots or rusty corners. Tightness is one of the most important requirements for a container house. A leak will create problems both during construction and during operation. We do not buy such containers, even at a very reasonable price.
The floor must be stable, hard and dry. If it is filled with standing water, there is definitely a problem with corrosion. If it is not rigid, it means that the metal has sagged, the container is worn out, or someone has already changed the floor. This means that the container structure may have been damaged. Don't buy one!
The smell is another issue worth considering! When we buy a container, we don't know what was transported inside. Some odors will wear off, while others need to be neutralized by washing or using special products. Some odors are irreversible, so do not buy containers that smell of chemicals. Remember that the smell is one thing, but if there is a chemical odor, then most likely there are harmful fumes.
Moisture, mustiness, and the smell of fungus are signs that the container is leaky or has been in it for a long time. This means that it has rusted to some extent. Don't buy it. It may not be obvious at first glance, but the stagnant water in the metal container has definitely already caused damage.
If the container doors do not close properly, this is a sign that something is wrong with its design: the walls are uneven, or, as they say colloquially, it is "cut off". Its structure is broken, so it may not be able to withstand the stresses associated with the decoration and operation of the house. There may also be problems connecting it to another container.
Prices for containers for house construction
The price of one container ranges from several thousand to tens of thousands of zlotys. The cheapest are used shipping containers, new containers cost a little more, and the most expensive are custom—made containers designed by your home. If you have the time and love DIY, you can save tens of thousands on containers alone. However, if you are looking for a quick option, you should choose the most expensive one.Is it possible to live in a container house all year round?
You can live in container houses all year round, provided they are insulated and heated. Thus, an insulated marine container with heating can become a year-round house that is not subject to freezing. As in traditional construction, the insulation of the walls and ceiling determines the suitability of the house for living at any time of the year. Although people have been living in brick houses without insulation for years, in this case it is a necessary condition for turning containers into a year-round dwelling. Adequate heating throughout the house is equally important, regardless of the number of containers; it affects not only the comfort of living in winter, but also the service life of the house.How to decorate the interior walls of a house made of shipping containers?
Wood, OSB boards, drywall or any other material that meets our visual expectations. The wall decoration in a house made of shipping containers is no different from the decoration of brick and wooden houses. Therefore, you should not worry about the technical condition of the container building. The most beautiful container houses are elegant and warm inside, and the roof design defines the character of the building.Like the interior walls, the exterior of a container house can be made of wood, brick, stone, or metal. Many choose large windows that give the facade a light and modern look. Spiele bei Zotabet und gewinne Preise.