Renovating Houses with Used Shipping Containers
It is feasible to renovate houses using used shipping containers, and there have been many successful cases. The following provides an introduction from the aspects of renovation subjects, renovation processes, and renovation effects:
Diverse renovation subjects: People of different identities and experiences can participate in projects to renovate houses using used shipping containers. For example, a couple spent four years transforming two ordinary containers into a luxurious three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment. There was also a couple with no prior experience who, driven by their enthusiasm and aspirations for life, built a stylish and practical dream home using used shipping containers. Additionally, Mr. Zhou, aged 37, purchased a standard second-hand container measuring '3 meters × 6 meters' for 4,000 yuan and spent 13,000 yuan on a major renovation to create an 'internet-famous cottage' for his parents. Furthermore, there was a couple who sold their city house and moved to the countryside, renovating two discarded containers into a home. This shows that regardless of experience or age, anyone with ideas and initiative can attempt to renovate houses using used shipping containers.
Structured renovation process: During the renovation process, various tools and materials are required, and certain steps must be followed. For instance, in some cases, wooden beams are used to splice frames, and pneumatic nail guns are employed to enhance frame-making efficiency. After completing the framework for the corridor roof and walls, the corridor body is installed, followed by the selection of waterproof boards for the corridor walls. Consideration is also given to installing windows on the roof, necessitating the re-creation of the roof's outer frame. In other cases, to expand the internal space, containers are separated, and the gaps are filled with wooden planks. Wooden frames are assembled and fixed on both sides, wooden planks are laid on the floor, and the door frame is installed. The top gap frame is then perfected, the roof is sealed with oriented strand board (OSB), waterproof tarpaulin is laid, wooden strip frames are fixed, and aluminum corrugated tiles are installed. Great care is also taken in installing the main door and windows.
Rich and practical renovation effects: The renovated houses feature diverse styles and comprehensive functions. There are luxurious apartments, stylish and practical dream homes, and 'internet-famous cottages' with a rustic style complemented by green plants. The internal facilities are also relatively complete. For example, some houses are equipped with projection screens, open-plan kitchens, and fully functional bathrooms, meeting the various living needs of the occupants.
