Shipping Containers

Wasn't sure where this belongs? Seems like a good place

Who has one? What should I know before I acquire one? I have a nice spot for a 20 ft. one (very common size), but have seen 24 ft. also, that size good too. Any thoughts about stacking two? Thanks for any shared wisdom on these things. Of course I have in mind parking for one car and some additional storage room...on top if I stacked, a cool guest/shag pad

 

Lots of discussion about this beginning on page 128 of GTHill's epic thread.
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/silver-subscribed-private-forum/271470-missile-silo-container-project-thread-128.html

 

If you have the room, buy a 40 ft container. I have ten of them. Look for rot and see if the container is "twisted" as this makes the container very hard to open and close. I pay $2,500 per 40 ft container including delivery.

Also, make sure the container is off the ground (maybe put on railroad ties). Depending on the ground moisture, you will get container rain during the cold months and will be fighting moisture if the container is left on the ground. You will definitely want to open the vents on the front and back of the container. If temps are a problem (some of my containers reach 160 degrees during the Summer) purchase a solar fan. I paint my containers white to reflect the sun and heat.

 

Brilliant - thanks. I absolutely cannot go 40'. It's 24 or 20, so not an option on the bigger one. I'm picturing in my head a 20' on the bottom...and a 24 footer on top, making an overhang of 4' and if possible and swing DOWN hinged door on the end to further put a deck/carport for the inhabitant upstairs. I just spent weeks digging out 70 tons of dirt behind my house and now have a backhoe done laser straight 'pad' as a base. It's natual sandstone and contractor told me, perfect just to sit the container on. No foundation needed, but I hear ya on the moisture? We are in a dry place, but snow melt and most recently rare rain have happened here. Thanks for the info, please if anyone has photos of any projects, etc with these, please share. I did read from page 128 in the link, thanks, some funny good stuff there. My project tiny by comparison.

For sure I'm gonna do the 20 footer for a start. Need the car/storage space. I'll be up to 4 car indoor parking and a 600 sq. ft. house. I think I have my priorities straight?