How to Move Container Houses
The movement of container houses mainly relies on lifting equipment, achieving overall relocation or reassembly after disassembly through professional operations.
1. Overall Lifting and Relocation
The core design of container houses is as "movable buildings." Their structures are made of high-strength steel, providing good compressive and seismic resistance, enabling them to withstand the stresses during lifting. When moving, professional cranes or hoists are required. The lifting points at the top of the container (usually the four corner fittings) are secured with steel wire ropes, and the container is then smoothly lifted and transported to the new location. For example, when renting land in the suburbs to create a studio, a custom-made container mobile house, once fully assembled, can be landed through lifting and connected to electricity for immediate use, making the entire process as simple as "building with blocks."
2. Disassembly and Reassembly
If transportation space is limited or if the container needs to be moved in parts, the container house can be disassembled into modular components (such as walls, steel beams, floors, etc.) and then transported by trucks to the new site for reassembly. During disassembly, operations should be carried out in order: first, remove附属 (accessory) components such as doors, windows, and electrical systems, and then separate the steel structural frame from the wall materials (such as color-steel sandwich panels). During reassembly, ensure that the foundation is level, and install steel beams, floors, wall panels, and roof panels step by step according to the design drawings, tightening all screws, and finally connecting the water and electrical lines. For example, when installing a foldable container mobile house, the main frame needs to be unfolded and support rods placed first, followed by installing the walls one by one and tightening the screws. The entire process takes only 3 minutes and requires only two people.
3. Precautions for Movement
- Professional Operations: Lifting and disassembly should be carried out by professionals to avoid structural deformation or safety accidents due to improper operations.
- Equipment Inspection: Before lifting, check the stability of equipment such as steel wire ropes and hooks to ensure that the container remains balanced during movement.
- Site Preparation: The new site should have the foundation leveled in advance, and concrete foundations or brick bases should be poured according to design requirements to ensure the stability of the house.
- Concealed Works: During reassembly, pay special attention to the connections of concealed works such as water and electrical lines and waterproof layers to avoid leaks or electrical failures later on.
