THE BUILD PROCESS

We only use "Single One Trip" containers that are considered "new" by industry standard. Size options are the 20 ft. & 40 ft. lengths with our STANDARD built out internal height of 7'6" and the optional Upgraded built out height of 8'

 

Structural framing is accomplished by using 2"x 2" square stock Steel. The area is prepped, stitch welded and then apprised for a paint match to the requested container color. We then seal all areas along the interior and exterior with an automotive butyl. 

  

 

 VAPOR BARRIERS

A critical part of the build is to install a vapor barrier by using either Iso-Board or blown in spray foam. Our preferred choice in most scenarios is to use Iso-Board. This is a required step that we use on every build.

 

 

Built to IBC Building Code we use only Grade "A" and Tier #2 or Better lumber for our builds. The walls are built to 16" on center and ceiling rafters are built to 24" on center. Sill plates are lagged and uppers are on Joist hangers.

We install Owens Corning thermally efficient R-13 on the walls and up to R-30 in the ceiling. Insulation values vary based on region. We also install wall backers on request for TV mounts etc.

  

 

We install high quality and thermally efficient windows and doors in our builds. Pella Vinyl windows and ThermTru (or similar) doors are most popular. We use egress approved sizes per the Residential & IBC Building Code.

The 1- TON mini-split is the best option for Cooling & Heating your container home. Operating at just 7 Amps these low power consumption units Work great in all 4 Seasons. Electric baseboard Heat and Window insert AC's are available.

 

 

You can select any paint color scheme that you wish for your container. We use Direct to Metal (DTM) Paint from Sherwin Williams. (DTM) paint is made specific for metal applications and has been a product with great results.

 

 

100 Amp panel provides enough circuits to power all the necessary components without compromise and allow plenty of room for expansion.. The Exterior power inlet is connected by using a 50Amp plug. Power can be reduced to a 15 Amp plug.

 

 

The most common method to connect to your sewer or septic is to tie into the container using an RV Style (tiny home) connection. If a permanent hard plumb to the home site is required we can install the rigid grid connection.

A 40 AMP Electric Instant on-demand water heater is our most popular and standard option. If power availability is a concern we can also install an 8 gallon under-sink RV tank heater or Exterior Propane Instant Heat.

 

the Delta Brand 48" x 34" Full size shower is a standard on all of our builds

 

Typically we use the American Standard "tall" profile toilet as a standard. Composting and incinerating toilets are optional upgrades

 

A beautiful addition available on all of our livable models

Lower Cabinets, 18"X 18" Stainless Torva Sink, Butcher Block top & MiniFridge Location

 

Lower and Upper Cabinets, Torva Stainless Sink, Butcher Block top

Additional upper cabinetry is an option on all of our builds

 

 

Drop in 2 burner stove top is a standard on our 40' models and optional on the 20' model

A great upgrade for full time living