Publisher's Synopsis
If you want to discover how to build a shipping container home, then keep reading...
As of 2016, the average home price was $356,200. How many of the younger demographic of the home buying age is having to count every penny just to stay a bit ahead of the game? How many of them only see the options to either remain at home with the family or start renting....without even realizing that there's a third option? You see, with a shipping container home, you could get a finished home for a fraction of the cost of a traditional home. Shipping container homes are amazing, but everyone hasn't quite caught up with the trend so it can be difficult for DIYers to find a comprehensive and easy-to-follow resource on the topic. And even if you hire an architect and builder to help you, it is recommended to have some basic knowledge about this type of construction so you can avoid costly mistakes. With this ultimate guide, you can stay informed and get step-by-step guidance, from idea to reality, which will save you time and answer many of the questions you have regarding building and moving into a shipping container home. In Shipping Container Homes: How to Build a Shipping Container Home - Including Building Tips, Techniques, Plans, Designs, and Startling Ideas, you will discover topics such as- Planning Time
- Sourcing the Containers
- Site Preparation
- Container Conversion, Delivery, and Placement
- Fitting the Roof
- First Fix Services: Water, Electricity, Sewage, Phone Line
- Converting Your Container
- Flooring
- Framing the Interior
- Ceiling Installation
- Second Fix Services
- Insulation
- Hanging Drywall and Preparing for Paint
- Finishing Interior Walls
- Exterior Finishes
- And much, much more!
