Has nyone had experience in converting shipping containers into transportable home able to be placed on a block of land?
I amlooking at suppliers, costs, time frames and council regs (in WA to start).Council – I have had a couple of clients looking into doing it in NSW. It is pretty simple to convert. In NSW we have a system called BASIX which was introduced by the state government to reduce water consumption, heating/cooling loads and energy. Technically it would have to pass the requirements for a clad framed house. Council may also consider the location of the block ie. if it was in the suburbs it may not be looked on as a favorable solution as it maybe on a hobby farm block of land.
Costs – I have heard of them costing as low as $1000 but check online auctions they have them, but factor in the delivery. It should be reasonably check to convert
Time frame – How quick can you work? Some come with timber floors in them already. You'll need to fix battens for plasterboard, ceiling, wall and floor insulation (if required in your state)., electrical wiring and lighting etc etc.
Design – keep in mined they can be stacked up to 7 containers high from memory, come in 12.2/6.1m l x 2.4m w x 2.59m h standard sizes. They are very structurally sound with around 3-4mm wall thickness
"Wouldn't want to be in one if struck by lightning " I hope this helps
slightly off topic – when we lived in Darwin, friends rented an abode that was a train converted into a house – the drivers part was the kitchen, you entered in the middle which was the living area and the other end was bathroom and bedroom. It was great.
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