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Post by pheniox17 on Jul 19, 2014 0:38:28 GMT 10
shipping containers as a building block is quite cheep, you can build some nice houses around the 100k mark, but they are unsightly... can be a pain to work with, but easy to expand and they are used all around the world as low cost workers accommodation, and the military use them too for the same purpose
it will also be easier to expand the size of your home (need a extra bedroom no problem, no need for engineers reports about the structure, its rated at 100 mph + wind speeds, the list goes on)
but unlike brick or weatherboard it can look quite nasty and messy if you don't do any painting or improvements
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Jul 19, 2014 10:53:55 GMT 10
you could clad the outside in hardyplank, the stuff with the grain texture actually looks good and lasts forever, over 20 years ago my parents built their home and did that, paints easily too.
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Post by graynomad on Jul 19, 2014 18:10:46 GMT 10
I'm about to clad mine in sleepers (the fuax 8x2" treated pine "sleepers" that Bunnings et al sell), ask me in a few weeks if it was a good idea  |
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Jul 19, 2014 19:12:04 GMT 10
I'm about to clad mine in sleepers (the fuax 8x2" treated pine "sleepers" that Bunnings et al sell), ask me in a few weeks if it was a good idea I will, and I look forward to some pictures  |
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Post by Paul on Aug 18, 2014 19:43:10 GMT 10
I have talked to the wife about these a few times, she just said how about we finish this house first then we can look at land to put one on, thumbs up for me she wants land so Im happy. I just need to finish this house now then win the lotto so I can buy some land.
Paul
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 18, 2014 19:58:25 GMT 10
I'm about to clad mine in sleepers (the fuax 8x2" treated pine "sleepers" that Bunnings et al sell), ask me in a few weeks if it was a good idea So was that a good idea?  |
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Post by graynomad on Aug 18, 2014 20:03:03 GMT 10
So far, well at least it looks pretty good IMO.  These two sides have been finished since the pic was taken. |
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Post by Frank on Aug 18, 2014 20:18:39 GMT 10
Looks good graynomad! Very neat
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Post by graynomad on Aug 18, 2014 20:28:08 GMT 10
Yeah it's nice and clean, no fasteners. They will probably warp and shrink but that's OK as we're going for the rustic look |
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 18, 2014 21:03:51 GMT 10
that looks bloody mint mate, that's exactly the style I would want.
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Post by scubasteve on Aug 18, 2014 23:13:56 GMT 10
Wow that looks way better then I was picturing it in my head. Nice work ;-)
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Post by graynomad on Aug 18, 2014 23:32:56 GMT 10
The difference it made to the temp inside that container is amazing. Used to be after a couple of hours sun it was almost too hot to hold your hand on inside, now it's cool to the touch. We'll be doing the lot eventually. Got one of the doors made  The main roof finished  And the stove installed  |
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 18, 2014 23:35:47 GMT 10
GN your possibly one of the coolest people online, that house rocks mate.
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Post by scubasteve on Aug 18, 2014 23:44:09 GMT 10
Wow you have been busy! It's looking epic. You have to be proud of the results so far ;-) I'll 2nd you on that one Dan |
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 18, 2014 23:52:24 GMT 10
Mate that is awesome and so inspirational. I really need to find a block of land somewhere.
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Post by wolfstar on Aug 19, 2014 6:49:46 GMT 10
I wish I could get P.P on board with a container home. All he thinks about is resale value *facepalm*
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Post by scubasteve on Aug 19, 2014 9:04:37 GMT 10
It's usually the other way around with us men trying to convince our wivies to live in a shipping container If it looks like graynomad's or some of the others that Aus posted you would think you wouldn't have a problem selling. They could still build a house and use the shipping container house as an awesome guest house ;-) |
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Post by wolfstar on Aug 19, 2014 9:08:51 GMT 10
It's usually the other way around with us men trying to convince our wivies to live in a shipping container If it looks like graynomad's or some of the others that Aus posted you would think you wouldn't have a problem selling. They could still build a house and use the shipping container house as an awesome guest house ;-) I know hey! From the sound of it he would rather chew his leg off! Smh... How did I end up with a guy like this? Seriously? Lol most guys I know even get over excited at the thought of their gf being on board for a container house, if only for how cheap they are! The way I see it is resale won't be an issue as I will want that as even my bol for the rest of my life anyhow! |
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Post by scubasteve on Aug 19, 2014 9:31:06 GMT 10
Maybe one day you'll convince him
It would be interesting to see what he thinks about the ones Aus posted or graynomads's project. My wife has hesitant when I mentioned the idea but after showing her some designs she thought they were pretty cool
There's also shed home kits www.sheds.com.au/download-a-catalogue.html |
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Post by wolfstar on Aug 19, 2014 9:35:56 GMT 10
Nah I have already tried that route, he agrees they're cool but wants resale value :/ And doesn't believe there is demand for a container home :/
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