Terrace of Container-Renovated House

It is feasible to build a terrace for a container-renovated house, and it can create a beautiful and practical space. Here are the details:

Diverse Terrace Design Forms

• Multi-level Terraces: In the case of four high-appeal container renovations, the four containers are interlaced with each other, creating two terraces on the second floor, one in the front and one in the back. This increases the sense of spatial hierarchy and usable area, meeting different activity needs such as relaxation and sightseeing.
• Upper and Lower Terraces: The 12-meter container mansion built by two sisters features an open balcony divided into two levels. The top-level large platform is made of wooden planks and surrounded by black metal railings, offering a spacious and high-end feel. It is also equipped with comfortable sightseeing seats, suitable for gatherings of multiple people.
• Retractable Terrace: In the case of a couple renovating a used container, one side of a container can be fully extended using an electric hydraulic system to form a hydraulic deck terrace. When not extended, the indoor space is relatively narrow. After extension, the indoor and outdoor areas are only separated by a wire mesh glass wall, increasing the activity area and interaction with nature.

Rich Terrace Functions

• Leisure and Entertainment: Outdoor leisure tables, chairs, sofas, etc., can be set up on the terrace as a place for relaxation, such as drinking tea, chatting, and sunbathing. For example, the "Prairie Cottage" of American homeowner Kenneth comes with a sightseeing terrace, an ideal place for relaxation; the young man's container villa has wooden frames extending from both sides of the open balcony, allowing enjoyment of sunshine and breeze on sunny days and forming a rain shelter with rain curtains on rainy days.
• Sightseeing: Terraces provide a good view, allowing people to appreciate the surrounding natural landscapes or urban scenery. For example, the small guesthouse renovated from four containers has a terrace on the upper floor that offers views of rivers and surrounding hills; the terrace of the sisters' container mansion is surrounded by woods, giving a feeling of being in nature.

Renovation Key Points

• Structural Safety: Although container structures are sturdy, when renovating a terrace, it is necessary to ensure the stability of the connection parts, such as using appropriate welding or bolt connection methods to ensure that the terrace can withstand a certain amount of weight and external forces such as wind.
• Waterproofing: Do a good job of waterproofing the terrace to prevent rainwater from leaking into the interior and affecting the service life of the container house. Waterproofing membranes or coatings can be used for treatment.
• Railings Installation: For safety reasons, railings usually need to be installed around the terrace. The material and height of the railings should be selected according to the actual situation, such as metal railings being sturdy and durable, and wooden railings having a natural and beautiful appearance.