Container home specifications including engineering requirements, foundation systems, structural details, and technical information for construction. Includes utilities, insulation, electrical systems, and building code compliance.
Container home specifications including engineering requirements, foundation systems, structural details, and technical information for construction. Includes utilities, insulation, electrical systems, and building code compliance.
Professional tools to help plan your container home project
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…
The Complete Guide to Off-Grid Container Home Systems & Permit Considerations Engineering independence: How to design, size, and permit a self-sufficient container dwelling without violating the International Residential Code. ⏱️ Reading Time: 50m+ | 📋 Level: Advanced | 🛠️ Scope:…
Ultimate Guide to Container Home Foundations: Pier vs. Slab (For Permit Approval) Engineering the connection between your steel box and the earth. ⏱️ Reading Time: 45m+ | 📋 Level: Advanced If there is one area of construction where “close enough”…
Container Home Site Preparation: The Ultimate 5-Step Guide for a Smooth Foundation Install Don’t let a muddy site derail your delivery. Master the art of excavation, grading, and logistics to ensure your container home lands on solid ground. A comprehensive…
Container Home Insulation: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Code-Compliant R-Values Stop condensation, meet IRC energy codes, and ensure year-round comfort in your steel structure. ⏱️ Reading Time: 22 minutes 📋 Technical Level: Intermediate to Advanced Updated: January 13, 2025 If…
The Ultimate Container Home Insulation Guide: Code, Condensation & R-Values Everything you need to know about insulating your container home for comfort and permit approval, from R-values to installation methods. ⏱️ Reading Time: 22 minutes 📋 Technical Level: Advanced Updated:…
High Cube vs. Standard Container: The Ultimate Guide to Ceiling Height & Codes Making the right choice isn’t just about comfort—it’s about building code compliance. We explain why a high cube container home is almost always the correct, permit-ready choice.…
DIY vs Professional Container Home Plans: A 2025 Ultimate Guide A realistic risk and cost analysis comparing DIY vs professional container home plans to help you achieve a faster, safer, and permit-approved build. ⏱️ Reading Time: 65+ minutes 📋 Technical…
