How to Install Container Houses

The installation of container houses requires selecting the appropriate method based on the type, mainly divided into assembled, foldable, and integrated modular installations. The core steps include foundation treatment, frame construction, wall and floor installation, plumbing and electrical pre-embedding, and acceptance testing.

1. Assembled Container House Installation
Taking bottom frame installation as an example, it should be carried out on a flat ground or workbench:

• Bottom Beam Connection: Initially fix the bottom corners of the container to the bottom beams using hexagon socket bolts, without fully tightening them. Adjust the diagonal error of the bottom frame to be ≤3mm before fully tightening.
• Secondary Beam and Floor Installation: Install π-shaped secondary beams according to the positioning holes on the long beams, secure them with self-tapping screws, and then lay pre-punched magnesium oxide board substrates. Mark and snap chalk lines along the centerline of the π-shaped beams, and fix the floor with cross-head flat-tail screws at intervals of 300-350mm.
• Floor Treatment: Grind the board seams and apply PVC special adhesive, lay the floor covering and expel air, and weld the joints to enhance sealing.
• Wall and Roof Installation: After assembling the steel frame, install the wall panels (reserve positions for doors and windows), then cover the roof and complete waterproofing, and finally install the doors and windows ensuring sealing.

2. Foldable Container House Installation
Suitable for temporary housing, emphasizing rapid deployment:

• Frame Unfolding: After checking the stability of the steel wire ropes, lift the main frame and unfold it smoothly, placing support rods in the middle to maintain stability.
• Wall Fixation: Push open one wall and secure it with fastening screws, then unfold the walls with doors and windows and tighten the screws.
• Lifting and Positioning: Lift the folded container house to the predetermined position, confirm that there is no one around before lowering it, and keep non-professionals away from the installation area throughout the process to avoid danger.

3. Integrated Modular Installation (Factory Prefabricated)
Commonly used for temporary construction sites or integrated housing:

• Foundation Treatment: Measure the axis dimensions of the wall foundation (deviation ≤25mm), excavate trenches and lay foundations (brick or concrete foundations), and embed the chassis and secure it with expansion screws.
• Module Assembly: Lift the prefabricated container modules into place, connect the steel beams and square tube columns with bolts or welding, and adjust the verticality and levelness.
• Concealed Works: After completing the pre-embedding of plumbing and electrical lines and moisture-proof and waterproof treatments, lay PVC扣板 (PVC ceiling panels, assuming this is the correct term as the original seems to have a mix of Chinese and potential typo) ceilings, and finally notify the user to pour the ground and conduct acceptance testing.

Key Considerations:

• Wind and Earthquake Resistance Design: For long-term outdoor use, reinforce corners, construct concrete piers, and use anti-corrosive wood exterior walls to enhance durability.
• Thermal Insulation and Lighting Optimization: Add interior thermal insulation layers to walls/roofs, select triple-glazed windows, and install roof skylights or eaves for shading.
• Compliance Inspection: Ensure that the installation complies with building codes, especially for concealed works (plumbing, waterproofing), which require strict acceptance testing.