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john321
john321
WA
1 posts
WA, 1 posts
25 Nov 2014 11:29am
Hi Guys

I am really interested in moving forward and building a home from possibly 2 or 3 sea containers.

I live in Perth so would need a supplier from the local area.

I was recommended to this mob who do sea containers called [name and link removed by moderator]
Cambodge
Cambodge
VIC
851 posts
VIC, 851 posts
25 Nov 2014 2:32pm
Welcome to Seabreeze. What particular water sports are you keen on?






Stuthepirate
Stuthepirate
SA
3591 posts
SA, 3591 posts
25 Nov 2014 2:06pm
Isn't it obvious - Sea Containing
kiteboy dave
kiteboy dave
QLD
6525 posts
QLD, 6525 posts
25 Nov 2014 1:37pm
STAY AWAY FROM THEM AT ALL COSTS

/they spam sports forums

[edit - you boys beat me to it]

ikw777
ikw777
QLD
2995 posts
QLD, 2995 posts
25 Nov 2014 2:21pm
Here you go. It looks like a fun day at the beach for container enthusiasts.





JulianRoss
JulianRoss
WA
544 posts
WA, 544 posts
25 Nov 2014 1:09pm
I can hardly contain my enthusiasm...
surferstu
surferstu
1011 posts
1011 posts
25 Nov 2014 1:12pm
Warning this post contains spam
JulianRoss
JulianRoss
WA
544 posts
WA, 544 posts
25 Nov 2014 1:20pm
surferstu said..
Warning this post contains spam


..and needs to be contained?
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
25 Nov 2014 1:39pm
What's really sad is this is the third time they have spammed here. Suddenly going to work is it?

genuine
genuine
332 posts
332 posts
25 Nov 2014 1:48pm
JulianRoss said..

surferstu said..
Warning this post contains spam



..and needs to be contained?


Spam is ok as long as you dont eat too much
saltiest1
saltiest1
NSW
2568 posts
NSW, 2568 posts
25 Nov 2014 5:12pm
spam....
isn't that in the halal thread?
oh wait....
Cambodge
Cambodge
VIC
851 posts
VIC, 851 posts
25 Nov 2014 5:31pm
Mark _australia said..
What's really sad is this is the third time they have spammed here. Suddenly going to work is it?



Perhaps it did work!!! ...and now they're drumming up further business.

OK, right you lot of seabreezers put up your hand if you recently used this mob to build your sea container home! You are in BIG trouble! You will be outed! There's no place to hide! You! Yes, you hiding behind your desk!
Dawn Patrol
Dawn Patrol
WA
1991 posts
WA, 1991 posts
25 Nov 2014 3:24pm
They could be quite useful in constructing a containment line around your property.
Supersonic27
Supersonic27
NSW
235 posts
NSW, 235 posts
25 Nov 2014 10:21pm
hiconsumption.com/the-15-greatest-shipping-container-homes-on-the-planet/


Im a fan! Some great ideas.

An old sailing mate may be doing one down in Tassie!

(and yes I know it was a spam post!)
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
25 Nov 2014 7:30pm
^^^^ Not the best in WA
The cooling cost would outweigh the cheapness of the initial build.


Sailhack
Sailhack
VIC
5000 posts
VIC, 5000 posts
25 Nov 2014 10:57pm
Like many 'green' ideas, it had advantages and disadvantages.

Ignoring the OP's lack of forum etiquette, I'm currently in the midst of a container design for a client using 15 (!!!) high cube containers - including 3 being used for the garage.

I've completed a few design briefs using containers and as a 'pre-fab' construction technique for a pre-concieved design that is designed specifically for using containers, or a dwelling in a remote area, they are great. Otherwise the design limitations can be economically void and aesthetically challenging.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
25 Nov 2014 9:39pm
Getting planning and engineering would be difficult, unless your blocks close to the docks you might think you'd save money but as a builder carpenter I can see massive additional costs , especially in added labour compared to a normal construction process
Chris6791
Chris6791
WA
3271 posts
WA, 3271 posts
25 Nov 2014 11:02pm
^^^ its a perfect model for getting them outfitted in China first, including furniture before shipping. But it's still a bloody ugly sea container no matter what you do with it, as the saying goes you can't polish a turd.
GPA
GPA
WA
2529 posts
GPA GPA
WA, 2529 posts
25 Nov 2014 11:11pm
Chris6791 said..
^^^ its a perfect model for getting them outfitted in China first, including furniture before shipping. But it's still a bloody ugly sea container no matter what you do with it, as the saying goes you can't polish a turd.


Actually.... Adam Savage from Mythbusters did in fact polish a turd... literally
Chris6791
Chris6791
WA
3271 posts
WA, 3271 posts
25 Nov 2014 11:37pm
Freezing it doesn't count, and besides it ceases to become a turd and turns into a mahogany canoe
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
26 Nov 2014 7:57am
Chris6791 said...
^^^ its a perfect model for getting them outfitted in China first, including furniture before shipping. But it's still a bloody ugly sea container no matter what you do with it, as the saying goes you can't polish a turd.


Unfortunately, I've personally witnessed the big grins on peoples faces telling you how much money they saved, then when you tell them the electrical , water, and glass arnt up to regs their expression soon changes, seaspray caravan park in Dongara brought a heap of units in , only to have equipment taken out,with some of the new energy ratings, you'll have to provide a cavity to allow for it in a container, or just ignore the new regs like most project builders do
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
26 Nov 2014 8:22am
Chris6791 said..
as the saying goes you can't polish a turd.


But you can roll it in sugar.
lotofwind
lotofwind
NSW
6451 posts
NSW, 6451 posts
26 Nov 2014 12:51pm
Mark _australia said..



Chris6791 said..
as the saying goes you can't polish a turd.





But you can roll it in sugar.




Ummmm, think you mean glitter dude lol Well, unless you dont want to make it shiny, but wish to eat it then sugar away.
ThinkaBowtit
ThinkaBowtit
WA
1134 posts
WA, 1134 posts
26 Nov 2014 10:47am
Here's a couple of sugar coated turds that look pretty good.







Cal
Cal
QLD
1003 posts
Cal Cal
QLD, 1003 posts
26 Nov 2014 4:19pm
there is a new one down the road from me, must be at least 15 containers. Looks absolutely terrible.
Mark _australia
Mark _australia
WA
23647 posts
WA, 23647 posts
27 Nov 2014 8:20am
ThinkaBowtit said..
Here's a couple of sugar coated turds that look pretty good.








Good oven, or good greenhouse?


ThinkaBowtit
ThinkaBowtit
WA
1134 posts
WA, 1134 posts
27 Nov 2014 8:52am
There was a pic of one with a green roof where I got those ones from, that might suit WA's heat. Add a verandah to shade the walls, no worries. I suppose you could also insulate somehow.
Those two pics look liveable to me. I like looking outside the box with housing. Earth-covered for example.
genuine
genuine
332 posts
332 posts
27 Nov 2014 10:16am
How much does one container cost?
ThinkaBowtit
ThinkaBowtit
WA
1134 posts
WA, 1134 posts
27 Nov 2014 12:12pm
Just got a quote, WA only:

20 foot Sea Containers to Purchase
"C Grade" some rust, dents and repairs, still wind and watertight @ $2000 + GST
"B Grade" minimal rust and dents, wind and watertight, best of second hand units @ $2500 + GST
"New Build" 1 trip units from factory in as new condition @ $3500 + GST


genuine
genuine
332 posts
332 posts
27 Nov 2014 12:19pm
ThinkaBowtit said..
Just got a quote, WA only:

20 foot Sea Containers to Purchase
"C Grade" some rust, dents and repairs, still wind and watertight @ $2000 + GST
"B Grade" minimal rust and dents, wind and watertight, best of second hand units @ $2500 + GST
"New Build" 1 trip units from factory in as new condition @ $3500 + GST




Thats cheap!
ok
ok
NSW
1089 posts
ok ok
NSW, 1089 posts
27 Nov 2014 6:24pm
how structurally sound are they if you cut one of the sides out?
also whats the average life span of a container? hate to have one rust through..
If i ever buy a farm ill be trying it out hopefully
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