This is a transcript from a video where they are transforming a shipping container into a house for under $45,000. They discuss various aspects of the project, including the selection of the container, its placement, insulation, wall cladding, window installation, and the construction of a deck and pergola. They also show the installation of a bathroom and kitchen fixtures, along with some artistic elements. The video demonstrates cost-effective and creative ways to convert a shipping container into a functional living space.
1. Shipping containers are affordable and transportable.
2. People are finding inventive ways to recycle shipping containers for housing.
3. A shipping container house can be built for under forty-five thousand dollars.
4. The container selected for the project is 12 meters long and three meters high.
5. The container needs to have a northerly aspect, good access to the river, and a desirable view.
6. The container is elevated to prevent flooding, with northern light and plenty of canopy.
7. The construction team used a crane to position the container, incurring additional costs.
8. Standard-sized windows were used and customized with joining strips.
9. Timber studs were attached to the steel wall frame to support the lining and insulation.
10. Modular systems and cladding materials like vistal sheeting were used to finish the interior.
11. The house includes a custom-built kitchen with off-the-shelf cabinets and form ply benchtops.
12. The bathroom features environmentally friendly solutions, including a waterless toilet.
13. A pergola and zinkelum sheeting were used to cover the deck area.
14. A screen sculpture artwork was added to the exterior.
15. The total cost for the container house, including fittings and custom fit-out, was around 45,000 dollars.