How to Drain Container Houses

Drainage of container houses is mainly achieved through the installation of drainage channels, downspouts, water leakers, as well as proper terrain planning and the installation of canopies.

Drainage Channels and Downspouts

Some container houses, such as box-type movable packing container houses, have a circle of drainage channels installed around the top, which is an internal drainage structure. Four downspouts are installed around the interior of the columns to direct rainwater underground. This design effectively collects and guides rainwater, preventing rainwater from accumulating on the roof and avoiding leakage. Well-made box-type movable packing container houses generally do not experience leakage issues due to reasonable structural design and sealing treatment.

Water Leaker

Shanghai HuanYu Logistics Technology Co., Ltd. has obtained a patent named 'A Water Leaker for Container Houses'. This water leaker consists of a vertically penetrating main body with several interlaced baffles inside, forming a winding flow path that enhances the blocking effect and achieves rapid drainage. The bottom plate is not perforated, with only gaps at the edges that meet TIR transportation requirements, ensuring both normal drainage and transportation safety. This water leaker has a simple structure and a wide range of applications, suitable for installation on the steel floors of standard and special container houses.

Terrain Planning and Canopies

When installing container houses, the ground level should be higher than the surrounding terrain, and drainage ditches should be excavated around the container to facilitate timely drainage of accumulated water during the rainy season. At the same time, installing an 'A'-shaped canopy on the top of the container helps rainwater drain quickly, reducing the pressure and erosion on the roof caused by rainwater.

Other Drainage Methods

Some container houses also adopt modern drainage technologies such as gravity drainage systems or siphon drainage systems, selected based on factors such as the type of building, structural form, roof area, and local climate conditions to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective drainage.