Premier Container Group is a container home builder that specializes in container home customization. Shipping Container homes can be an excellent alternative to traditional housing for a number of reasons. If you are struggling to find affordable housing, are interested in taking the plunge into tiny house living, or you are needing a flexible housing option, container living may be the solution you are looking for! Homes made from shipping containers are growing in popularity and come with some amazing benefits that may not be afforded through a conventional housing situation.
INEXPENSIVE
While you may not think you can afford to own anything and will always be renting, building a house from shipping containers may be much more affordable than you ever imagined. Shipping containers can be purchased with a price range typically being 3k-9k per container, depending on the size. This price does fluctuate due to market conditions. We can locate and purchase the container(s) needed for your build, or you can purchase your own for us to customize. Once the container is purchased, the rest of the cost is determined by the finish-outs you choose for the interior. Most containers can be built and completely finished out for a fraction of what you would spend on a 'typical' home build.
STRONG AND DURABLE
Shipping containers are inherently strong. They are manufactured to be tough and durable. Shipping containers are designed to carry cargo though extreme weather both on land and at sea. At sea they may be subjected to 100 mph winds or 50-foot waves, there’s a good chance if the container can survive that, then it will be ok through any storms your home might endure!This durability is decreased as steel is removed for doors and windows, but we reinforce those cut-outs to add that durability back in. There is a balancing act in the design between adding glass windows and doors while still maintaining the highest structural integrity possible. You can also find shipping container home plans that allow you to position windows and doors behind the original shipping container doors. This allows you to keep the original structural integrity and durability that might have drawn you to a container house. With this type of design you also retain the ability to lock the original doors when you leave the home, which is an appealing aspect if this is going to be a secondary home that will be vacant from time to time.
Even without bolting the shipping containers down they can withstand high winds and storms. Unsecured and standing alone, they can handle winds of up to 100 mph. The safety and security of the container home is amplified further when you fasten the home to a foundation or helical pier, properly secured they can take wind speeds of up to 175 mph. So, if you live in an area with extreme weather, such as hurricanes or tornadoes, you can rest assured that your container home is built to withstand the storm.
RESISTANT TO PESTS
Because the main building material on a converted shipping container is the steel of the container they are highly resistant to bugs and pests.For example, even if you have wood floors or clad the exterior of your shipping container house, because the internal frame of the building is made from steel there is less to worry about with termites. Termites could damage the exterior siding or any interior finishes, but they would not be able to damage the structural integrity of your home, like they can do with a home built with conventional methods.
FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL FREEDOM
There are a number of different ways that storage container homes provide freedom.
Financial Freedom: What would your life look like if you didn’t have a mortgage, or even a rent payment? With the lower price point capability of container homes you might have the financial freedom to purchase a home, something that you might not have thought possible with a traditional home. The lower price also provides the opportunity to be mortgage free much quicker than possible with the higher price tag that comes with a conventional house and mortgage. When you’re mortgage free you have the flexibility to truly live the life you want to live, not focus on paying bills.
Physical Freedom:Just as a tiny house on wheels is mobile, so is a container home! It takes a bit more logistical legwork to make it happen, but you can move your shipping container home all around the country, and even the world! As long as you have a plot of land and hookups for utilities you have a place to put your home!
BUILD TIME
Homes made from shipping containers can be built and completed very quickly, which can be a huge benefit and reason to choose a container home. You could potentially have a finished shipping container home within 8 weeks! Building a traditional home can take up to 4-6 months. If you are looking for a housing solution quicker than that, container living may be the answer you are looking for!
With a container home the exterior structure of the home is already built, the roof, walls, and ceiling are completed; all you have to add are the interior details, which can take a considerable amount of time off of the building process.Container homes can also be built off-site. This decreases build time because there is no travel to and from the building site.
OFF-GRID LIVING
Container homes are fully capable of being completely self sufficient by using solar panels for energy, as well as water storage/filtration for your water and plumbing. If you are looking for a completely 'off-grid' home, container home living might be just what you're looking for!
