A house is a reflection on the homeowner. So, why not make a huge statement by building a house out of a material that people wouldn’t expect? Shipping containers have the potential to be just what you are looking for. Shipping is such a large global business, constituting about 90% of the world’s trade, accounting for more GDP than restaurants, takeaway food, and civil engineering combined in the United Kingdom, and is projected to grow by five percent between 2014 and 2017. But, wouldn’t it be interesting to re-purpose steel shipping containers into a family friendly home? With the amount of used steel cargo containers available out there, why wouldn’t you want to jump into something new and different? Here are four benefits to building a house from steel shipping containers, the idea you never knew you needed.
Affordable
The biggest incentive to a shipping container house is that they are quite inexpensive. You are able to buy used storage containers and the process of turning them into a home is far less expensive than real estate in the cheapest part of your city. If you don’t want to go refurbished, don’t worry. You can also pick from new storage containers for sale.
Ease of use
It is extremely easy to use and construct a home out of shipping containers. There are also a lot of storage container modifications available, so if you want to add windows or a staircase, contact a reliable company to do so. Go ahead, get creative. From a three-story home to a sun room to a poolside bungalow, the opportunities are endless.
Get Them Exactly Where You Want Them
Due to their ease of transport, shipping containers can come to you wherever you want them. All you need to do is clear out a minimum of 100 feet of moving space for the delivering truck to maneuver.
Environmentally Friendly
Besides the fact that you will have a completely unique home, you will be doing some good for the environment when you use shipping containers to build your home. Since you can buy new or used steel shipping containers, the steel is being recycled and used again, saving energy.
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