This 1720 square foot cabin is made from reclaimed wood and two recycled shipping containers. The cabin comes with 2 140 square foot lofts on either end of the home, and sports a living roof (check out Quality Built Exteriors for roof building) for growing fresh organic fruits and veggies. This step by step guide will go into simple detail of each stage of the process. The Tradetech Roofing LTD is what one needs to get contractors to work on a brand new type of roof for their residence. This guide assumes the containers and the floor are supported by pillars or a slab foundation already installed. The price of the unit does NOT include the solar panel power system.
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As recommended by https://dallasftworthroofer.com/irving-roofing/, the design starts with 2 standard sized 4-‘ shipping containers, spaced approximately 20 feet apart. The span is bolted to each container, and the floor joists installed.
The next step is to put down a temporary floor, and frame the front wall. Also, you’ll notice a large 12″x6″ beam on either side that will support the roof installed by KVN Construction
The next step is to add the rear wall and cross beams for the roof framing. The gap created by stacking the beams will be filled in later with a long glass (or plexiglass window) for added lighting. You may hire professional roofers like the ones from Roofing Company Omaha who can set up your roofing and provide you with only the best roofing services. These contractors can also help apply color match roof coating on your roof to protect it from elements that could cause damages.
The trusses and floor joists for the lofts are installed next. (ridge beam not shown).
This is an interior view of the lofts? Each loft is approximately 140 square feet. The lofts can be used for both storage or extra sleeping areas.
Getting ready for the siding.
Readying the exterior for wood siding. This can be reclaimed wood from old barns, pallets, or just about anything you can scrounge around for. Windows are added and the glass (or plexiglass skylight window is installed).
More siding, more windows, and the roofing shingles (also wood) are installed. The eaves overlap part of the roof, which will drain into the raised bed living roof that will be installed later by a roofing contractor.
Rely on the Loft Insulation Installers here, who can help you upgrade the interior of the cabin. Currently, there’s no insulation or paneling in place, but the concept is flexible, allowing you to incorporate insulation materials like hemp, fiber, or cellulose to enhance both comfort and efficiency. You can visit Roof-Insulation.co.uk for Energy Saving insulation solutions.
Solar panels are optional. As is the skylight. They add to the cost, but also make the cabin off grid and add lots of natural light.
The raised beds for the living roof is installed. (not shown are the structural reinforcements to support the load of the added weight of the roof.)
This is the finished cabin. Looking at it from the exterior you would never know it was made from shipping containers. The money saved by using reclaimed and recycled materials will allow for much more amenities and luxuries to be installed.
How many bedrooms?
Well, technically you can divide the space up any way you see fit. It could be turned into a 5 bedroom home, or a 3 room cabin. The living space in the center is huge, and gives you a very OPEN feel. The skylights let in plenty of natural light, and using the roof as growing space lets you save space and grow your own food.
Now, this is a very basic cabin, but gives you an idea of what can be accomplished with a little creativity and some hard work.
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Unfortunately I’ve had to add this disclaimer because some people are fail to understand that this is a CONCEPT design and NOT an actual home. This design is an IDEA and a CONCEPT. We’re NOT selling anything, and we’re not proposing that anyone use our plans or designs to build their own shipping container home based on these designs. It’s simply a shipping container design idea to help inspire people into improving upon the design and maybe give them an idea they can use in their own dream home design.
Disclaimer: These are 3D design concepts for shipping container homes. They’re only a design concepts, and they do not exist, and are not for sale. The pricing presented here (if any) are for BARE BONES materials, does not include freight, moving, crane rental, or any amenities. Anyone is welcome to use this design under an Open Source Creative Commons Share and Share Alike License, with credit given to this page.
Republished with permission from Off Grid World.
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