How Much Material is Needed for a Container House

The materials required to build a complete container house mainly include sandwich panels, channel steel, columns, wall panels, corner fittings, main beams, secondary beams, floors, etc. The specific types and specifications of materials vary depending on the type of container and design requirements.

1、Sandwich Panels:

• Sandwich panels are the primary materials for walls and roofs in container houses, commonly available in foam and rock wool types. Rock wool panels offer superior fire resistance (Class A), moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, sound insulation, and thermal insulation, making them more expensive but with a longer lifespan. Rock wool panels are typically around 600mm thick and wrapped in iron sheets.

2、Channel Steel and Columns:

• Channel steel is used to weld the main crossbeams around the top and bottom of the container, providing support. A common specification is 5X10 channel steel. Columns are usually no less than 1mm thick and require professional equipment for shaping, though ready-made products are also available on the market. Together, channel steel and columns form the skeleton of the container house, playing a decisive role in its sturdiness.

3、Wall Panels and Corner Fittings:

• Wall panels can be chosen based on needs, such as color-steel sandwich panel wall panels or wooden frame and panel combination wall panels. Corner fittings are essential connecting components in container houses, with standard sizes like 152x186x150, used to connect various frame components.

4、Main Beams, Secondary Beams, and Floors:

• Main beams and secondary beams support the roof and floor structures, with common specifications like 150mm high and 4mm thick steel plate roller beams. Floor materials can be selected from 18mm plywood or cement fiber boards, depending on requirements.

5、Other Materials:

• This also includes auxiliary materials such as screws, insulation materials (e.g., 100mm rock wool), floor leather, outer roof panels, as well as components like electrical circuits and drainage systems that may be added based on design needs.