Yes, shipping containers have different chemicals within the flooring and the paint to prolong their lifespan. 

We don’t recommend reusing containers unless they are completely stripped of all flooring and paintwork, this is a difficult process that is not available to most people. On the other hand, the client can purchase container homes from reputable companies that purpose build homes using the Structural integrity of shipping containers, but making sure that the flooring is compressed cement sheeting just like used in building sites, and human-friendly materials in the process of building, we are one of these. companies.

The public is not aware of these facts as the hype of converting these boxes is such a thrill, they forget that when cutting an opening and modifying the structure is compromised and needs to be engineered, it can work out that a proper job will cost a lot more than building a small unit or ending up with a product that is unsafe for human habitat.

When a damaged container is repaired it must always be reinspected before it can be used. However, inspection is not necessarily the same as having it re-certified. This is quite different. Quite often these well-used or frequently damaged units are so old they are dangerous to handle, not knowing what cargo has been shipped in these units is also a major worry.

The need for a structural engineer seems to be one of the weakest points in the rapid development of ISBU construction and technology. Our organization sees many projects on hold due to the lack of qualified local structural engineers. 

Without the right insulation, a shipping container home can be a disaster waiting to happen, condensation is a major problem, and without the right type of insulation, it would be a human health hazard with dampness.

When buying a container home, it needs to be known that there are companies that manufacture containers and have decided to create these types of homes purely for human habitation without all the risks, and Containerhomes.net.au is the pioneer in providing human-safe container and modular homes.

-Samuel Halsa at Container Homes