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Foam Mobile House Container

Admin September 15, 2026

The foam mobile house container is an integrated movable and detachable house made of EPS polystyrene foam board as the core sandwich material, combined with outer layer materials such as color-coated steel sheets. It features light weight, thermal insulation, and rapid assembly, making it suitable for outdoor tool rooms, temporary residences, construction site dormitories, and other scenarios.

I. Material and Structural Characteristics

  1. Sandwich Material: The core adopts EPS polystyrene foam board (expanded polystyrene foam), which has properties such as light weight, thermal insulation, heat insulation, and sound insulation, effectively reducing energy consumption. The outer layer is usually covered with color-coated steel sheets (galvanized steel sheet coating) to enhance structural strength and weather resistance.
  2. Modular Design: The house is composed of standardized modules, such as walls, roofs, and floors, supporting rapid assembly and disassembly, facilitating transportation and reuse.
  3. Structural Safety: The frame mostly adopts a steel structure, with column wall thickness not less than 2.3mm and full welding of the frame to meet wind and earthquake resistance requirements (fixed devices are required for winds exceeding level 8). Some products have passed the EU CE certification and comply with international safety standards.

II. Application Scenarios

  1. Temporary Residence: Construction site dormitories, post-disaster relief housing, outdoor camps, etc., providing rapidly deployable living spaces.
  2. Commercial Use: Mobile shops, cafes, offices, etc., supporting customized doors, windows, and interior decoration.
  3. Storage and Tool Rooms: Outdoor equipment storage, tool rooms, etc., utilizing the moisture-proof properties of the foam board to protect items.
  4. Special Scenarios: Such as solar-powered mobile houses (integrated with photovoltaic panels), mobile public toilets, etc., expanding functional diversity.

III. Price and Specifications

  1. Price Range: Depending on size and configuration, prices range from 2660 yuan (basic outdoor tool room) to 40,000 yuan (high-end expandable steel container house).
  2. Common Sizes:
    • 20-foot Standard Container: External dimensions approximately 6058×2438×2591mm, suitable for single-person offices or dormitories.
    • 40-foot High Cube Container: External dimensions approximately 12192×2438×2896mm, can be divided into multi-functional spaces.
    • Non-standard Customization: Supports flexible sizes such as 3m×6m and 3m×8m to meet different needs.

IV. Advantages and Limitations

  1. Advantages:
    • Rapid Assembly: Modular design shortens construction periods and reduces labor costs.
    • Environmentally Friendly and Economical: Materials are recyclable, and reuse reduces construction waste.
    • Strong Adaptability: Movable and foldable, suitable for scenarios requiring frequent relocation.
  2. Limitations:
    • Durability: The foam board may age when exposed to ultraviolet light or extreme weather for extended periods, requiring regular maintenance.
    • Fire Resistance: EPS foam board requires the addition of flame retardants to meet fire safety requirements, but still has a certain gap compared to rock wool boards.