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]

Welcome to Seabreeze. What particular water sports are you keen on?

Isn't it obvious - Sea Containing

STAY AWAY FROM THEM AT ALL COSTS

/they spam sports forums

[edit - you boys beat me to it]

Here you go. It looks like a fun day at the beach for container enthusiasts.

I can hardly contain my enthusiasm...

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surferstu said..
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..and needs to be contained?

What's really sad is this is the third time they have spammed here. Suddenly going to work is it?

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JulianRoss said..

surferstu said..
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..and needs to be contained?

Spam is ok as long as you dont eat too much

spam....
isn't that in the halal thread?
oh wait....

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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!

They could be quite useful in constructing a containment line around your property.

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!)

^^^^ Not the best in WA
The cooling cost would outweigh the cheapness of the initial build.

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.

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

^^^ 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.

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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

Freezing it doesn't count, and besides it ceases to become a turd and turns into a mahogany canoe

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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

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

But you can roll it in sugar.

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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.

Here's a couple of sugar coated turds that look pretty good.

there is a new one down the road from me, must be at least 15 containers. Looks absolutely terrible.

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ThinkaBowtit said..
Here's a couple of sugar coated turds that look pretty good.

Good oven, or good greenhouse?

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.

How much does one container cost?

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

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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!

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