Xigu Container House Installation

The installation of container houses in Xigu requires strict adherence to procedures and collaboration with professional manufacturers to ensure quality and safety.

I. Site and Foundation Preparation Before Installation

1. Site Selection: Choose a flat, dry area with good drainage, avoiding low-lying or waterlogged areas to prevent foundation settlement or water erosion. Before installation, thoroughly clear the site of debris, garbage, and sharp objects to ensure an obstacle-free ground.
2. Foundation Construction: Select an appropriate foundation type based on the site's geological conditions and the design requirements of the container house. Common foundation types include:
   • Steel Foundation: Suitable for temporary or lightweight structures, offering quick construction but requiring regular anti-corrosion maintenance;
   • Concrete Foundation: Provides strong load-bearing capacity and high stability, ideal for long-term use or heavy equipment installation;
   • Wooden Foundation: Cost-effective but requires moisture-proof treatment, suitable for dry environments.
     Foundation construction must strictly follow the design drawings, ensuring a levelness error of no more than ±5mm and reserving positions for embedded parts for subsequent fixation.

II. On-Site Adjustment and Frame Construction

1. Positioning and Leveling: Use a laser level or spirit level to determine the installation direction and position of the container house, ensuring the overall layout meets design requirements. Adjust the foundation height or use shims to ensure the frame is level, preventing uneven structural loading due to tilting.
2. Frame Installation:
   • Column Fixation: Vertically fix steel columns to the foundation at the designed spacing, using bolted or welded connections to ensure firm attachment;
   • Beam Installation: Install crossbeams on top of the columns to form a frame structure. The beams must be perpendicular to the columns, with full welding or high-strength bolts used at connections to withstand roof and wall loads.

III. Container Body Installation and Connection

1. Container Handling and Positioning: Use a crane or forklift to transport pre-processed (e.g., cut, reinforced) containers to the designated location, securing them initially with guide rails or positioning pins.
2. Box Connection: Connect adjacent containers' corner fittings (corner posts) using bolts or welding to form an integrated structure. Apply anti-rust paint at connections and install sealing strips to prevent rainwater leakage.

IV. Roof and Exterior Wall Facility Installation

1. Roof Panels: Install color-coated steel sheets or rock wool panels according to design requirements, ensuring a slope that meets drainage needs (usually ≥5%) and securing them firmly to resist wind loads.
2. Doors, Windows, and Skylights: Cut openings in the container body according to dimensions, installing thermal-break aluminum alloy doors and windows or PVC skylights. Seal the perimeters with adhesive to ensure air and water tightness.
3. Rainwater Pipes: Install PVC or galvanized steel rainwater pipes along the eaves to direct rainwater to the ground drainage system, preventing water accumulation and wall erosion.

V. Recommendations for Selecting Professional Manufacturers

Both Zhongda Container Factory in Xigu District, Lanzhou City, and Lanzhou Liqun Color Plate Steel Structure Engineering Co., Ltd. possess professional qualifications. The former offers customized container house services, while the latter specializes in steel structure engineering design, both serving as viable cooperation partners. When selecting, verify the manufacturer's qualifications, case studies, and after-sales service to ensure installation quality and long-term safety in use.