How to Install Export Container Houses

The installation of export container houses requires selecting the appropriate process based on the specific type (assembled or foldable), with core steps including foundation preparation, frame assembly, wall installation, and detail handling, while also complying with the building codes of the target country.

1. Installation of Assembled Container Houses

1. Foundation Preparation
   Operations should be carried out on a flat ground or workbench, ensuring that the ground bearing capacity meets the requirements. For example, when installing the bottom frame, connect the bottom corners of the container to the bottom beams, and use hexagon socket bolts for initial fixation. Tighten the bolts only after adjusting the diagonal error of the bottom frame to be ≤3mm.

2. Frame and Secondary Beam Installation
   Install π-shaped secondary beams according to the positioning holes of the long beams, and fix them with M5.5×19 self-tapping screws. The tops of the secondary beams and bottom beams should be reinforced with ST4.8×16 round-head drill-tail screws. The floor base plate (such as magnesium oxide board) should be laid along the 6-meter direction, with both ends cut at an angle according to the chalk line, and marked at the centerline of the π-shaped beams to provide a reference for subsequent floor splicing.

3. Floor and Floor Adhesive Laying
   The splicing points of the floor should coincide with the centerline of the π-shaped beams, and be fixed with ST4.2×38 cross-head flat-tail screws, with a nail spacing of 300-350mm. The floor joints should be polished and brushed with PVC special adhesive. After laying the floor adhesive, expel the air and weld the splicing points to enhance the sealing performance.

2. Installation of Foldable Container Houses

1. Main Body Unfolding and Support
   After checking the stability of the steel wire ropes, use a crane to lift the main frame and unfold it smoothly. Place support rods in the middle of the container to maintain stability. Ensure that there are no personnel in the operating space during this step to avoid the risk of tipping.

2. Wall Installation and Fixation
   Push open the walls with doors and windows and the ordinary walls in sequence, and tighten them with fastening screws. For example, the wall installation of the Tengfei third-generation foldable container house requires the cooperation of two people to ensure uniform tightening force of the screws and prevent wall deformation.

3. Lifting and Positioning
   Lift the folded container house to the predetermined position and slowly lower it after confirming that there are no people around. This process must strictly follow the lifting safety regulations to prevent structural damage caused by collisions.

3. Special Requirements for Export Installation

1. Compliance Adaptation
   Adjust the installation details according to the building codes of the target country, such as wind resistance level (e.g., C5 level), earthquake resistance level (e.g., level 8), and fire protection certification (e.g., A level). For example, container houses exported to Iraq need to meet the standards of wind resistance level 11 and earthquake resistance level 8.

2. Modular Combination Design
   If the project involves the combination of multiple containers, plan the splicing method (such as side-by-side or stacking) in advance and reserve interfaces for water and electricity pipelines. For example, the large temporary shopping center BOXPARK achieves rapid splicing through standardized interfaces.

3. Transportation and On-site Adaptation
   Before export, complete the trial assembly of factory-prefabricated components to ensure that the components match correctly. During on-site installation, adjust the foundation according to the terrain (such as additional reinforcement for sloped sites) and use a precision hardware fitting system to improve structural stability.