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Shipping Container Footing Dimensions & Foundation Requirements The definitive guide to sizing footings, calculating loads, and meeting IRC standards for your container build 📅 Last Updated: December 2025 ⏱️ 12 min read 📋 IRC/IBC Informed 🔧 Level: Intermediate/Technical One of…
40 Foot High Cube vs Standard: Square Footage & Headroom Guide Why the vertical dimension is the most critical factor in your container home build 📅 Last Updated: November 2025 ⏱️ 8 min read 📋 IRC/IBC Informed 🔧 Level: Intermediate…
How Wide is a Container Home? 5 Critical Interior Planning Tips The definitive guide to managing millimeters, insulation, and IRC codes in your build 📅 Last Updated: November 2025 ⏱️ 15 min read 📋 IRC/IBC Informed 🔧 Level: Intermediate If…
How Big is a Container Home? Realistic Living Space Calculator Beyond the Box: Calculating Usable Square Footage After Insulation and Framing 📅 Last Updated: November 2025 ⏱️ 8 min read 📋 IRC/IBC Informed 🔧 Level: Beginner One of the first…
Shipping Container Sizes for Homes: The Ultimate 20ft vs 40ft Guide Navigating permits, engineering, and codes for different container footprints 📅 Last Updated: December 2025 ⏱️ 12 min read 📋 IRC/IBC Informed 🔧 Level: Beginner/Intermediate Selecting the correct shipping container…
Are Shipping Container Homes Legal in New York? Zoning Explained Navigating the Empire State’s unique building codes, from the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks. 📅 Last Updated: November 2025 ⏱️ 12 min read 📋 IBC 2021 Compliant 🔧 Level: Intermediate…
The Ultimate Container Home Resource Guide (PDFs & Downloads 2025) Essential documentation, code references, and planning tools for your container home project 📅 Last Updated: November 2025 ⏱️ 14 min read 📋 IRC/IBC Informed 🔧 Level: All Levels Building a…
The Ultimate Container Home Resource Guide (PDFs & Downloads) Your Complete Library of Code References, Planning Tools, and Expert Documentation Last Updated: November 2025 14 min read IRC/IBC Informed Level: All Levels Building a shipping container home resource library before…
Container Home Building Codes & Permits: The Complete Checklist Master IRC/IBC Requirements and Navigate Your Permit Application with Confidence 📅 Last Updated: November 2025 ⏱️ 18 min read 📋 IRC/IBC Informed 🔧 Level: Intermediate Understanding container home building codes and…
Shipping Container Home Cost Calculator: Budgeting for Permits & Build Master Every Dollar—From Container Purchase to Certificate of Occupancy Last Updated: November 2025 12 min read IRC/IBC Informed Level: Intermediate A shipping container home cost calculator isn’t just a spreadsheet—it’s…
