Amen Brother/Sister! LOL Me too, me too.....I have a digital antenna that I got for 150 at Walmart 3 years ago....back to basics and I got my RUclips on all the time....this video series is very informative. We just got our shipping container today a 40 footer...working on getting the slab done this week! Wish us luck!
Man, I so wished that when I was going to school that I had a teacher as smart and logical as you. You are very thorough and concise in your explanations. Great job, I am learning so much.
I'm extremely impressed with the builder's pride in workmanship and detail. No expense spared. Probably not a viable business model, but if I were made of money, this is the guy I'd want building stuff for me.
Ben - These are great videos ... very thorough. I think they are the best on the Internet. And that comes from someone who has been looking at Shipping Container construction for 10 years. Well done, sir.
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I have a feeling that if the architect works with a builder and draw up a home with the intention of making it easier to build, they would go with large support posts, long continuous LVL beams, and premade trusses. It would be so much faster, easier, and even a home owner can put it together. but I do appreciate this project and how you captured it, it is so damn professional and well done. We RUclipsrs thank you for this effort!
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@15:27 " Even when I went nice & SLoOoOoW!" - that was one heel of a voice creack there . But this series Of videos most definitely has fantastic information & insights into building with Cargo containers, the process of doing it properly & the steps needed for doing so in California. I live & have lived in Southern California my entire life , And recently took a trip up into Oregon for the first time & just seeing the difference Between not only the land with the trees , hills & mountains but also the HUGE difference in cost between there & California especially when it comes to TAX was amazing. And am currently looking into buying property there to build either a Wooden cabin or using cargo containers like this to build a house for hunting , fishing , Camping ect. To possibly even just move up there to stay. This video definitely helps out alot . Keep up the good work
I never ever had any interest in building such a house. But somehow your video was recommended and I binge-watched all three episodes. Nice job! Looking forward to episode 4.
There are many components to doing a pro job. One resource I found that successfully combines these is the Magic Container Plans (check it out on google) definately the best info that I've seen. Check out this amazing site.
I'm a little over a year behind seeing this, but it's good to see you did this build correctly. I see a lot of container builds by DIYers that would never pass code, but it sets an unrealistic expectation for people who dream about a container home. We design, engineer and manufacture container homes for a living and though we do things a little differently, it's nice to see that you're taking care to do things the right way!
For anyone in more humid climates. Please use closed cell spray foam insulation or you will have problems with rust from condensation behind the foam boards
I was wondering about condensation in a metal building, too. I dislike the chemical outgassing from the spray foam. I'm sure the rigid insulation would have some residual outgassing but I don't know if it is closed cell foam or if it's somehow more permeable so that residual chemical gas is released before it's installed. Of course, there are lot of variables. Rigid insulation has a different feel and appearance than on-site spray foam insulation so for that reason, I think it's different in that regard. Well, I hope so.
I was going to write a comment as well to ask if they considered thermal transfer when doing the insulation, but I haven't finished the video yet so thought it may be mentioned later on.
You can use a vapour barrier if the material itself is not enough of a barrier for vapour or not properly sealed with aluminium tape and low expansion foam.
You are such a cool guy sharing the information step by step. It is highly appreciated, as well as exciting to watch you building your house and been patient enough to share with us everything that you are going through. I cannot wait for the video 4.
My wife and I love your videos. You presented all of them so well. You humbly voice with unfiltered insight, continuous lesson learns are so educational for us. Thank you for sharing. I will do similar project in a near future on my land.
The production value and design notes with diagrams at the end of the video is fantastic, honestly this is probably the best shipping container home videos Iv seen. thank you so much for putting this all together for us all at home to enjoy.
I'm just interested in watching and learning about building houses, from big to tiny homes, shipping containers build, restoration, van conversion, and this is by far The Most Awesome build from beginning to end that I have seen. You and your team are amazing!
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Using containers was for ease and cost savings in the old days. This looks like it cost way more and is way more difficult than just building a regular house.
If you could pre-fab and standardise everything prior... you'd save so much time and money that way. Also it seems the only benefit of structural support are the framing beams of the container which can be achieved with H framing supports and require less cutting and guff. It's romantic, but I think there were more precise and easier ways to make this... It's essentially three insulated sheds... treat it as such and get those experts who do that day in day out to smash it out... but hey, learn by doing is the best way.
No other words rather thank you so much for these. I'm a junior architect who recently interesting in shipping container design since several of my projects need to use it. This helps me so much.
I love that everythings available at home depot, and that they'll deliver to the jobsite. your videos are incredibly informative. I feel more capeable and less intimidated with the process for sure. It becomes more "doable". thanks for these!
You have convinced me that using shipping containers isn't worth the hassle. I'd like to see what the extra costs were vs "standard" stick frames. My guess is that the non-standardness cost a bundle. Mostly in complying with regulations...
Yes I agree. if you go permitting with all the structural engineering stamps, its adding so much cost. These are good for someone building a tiny DIY house using as much existing finishes as possible. Built as a movable unit. So no permits required.
I have to say... You explain so much better in such cool and short videos than my professor of construction systems tried to do in a whole semester... Love your videos!
I can't believe I'm just now seeing this guy's channel.. what a great presentation!! I've been into shipping container homes for a long time, but most of the youtube vids on the matter are usually home tours and such. Awesome to see such detail in the episodes! They picked an amazing spot to build on as well!
I think it was most helpful because it's more to building a shipping container house that they lead on so he took it step-by-step so you got some real good insight about what you should do and what you shouldn't do and like he said he was learning as he went
What a beautiful video production! As a conventional home builder and admirer of tiny houses I enjoyed your design, and the thoroughness of your video. Since I live on the New Madrid fault I sympathize with the challenges of building non-conventional housing in a seismic zone. Using containers you only gained the ceiling joists, rafters, roofing material, siding, did I miss anything? This should be a wakeup call for people who hold the romantic notion that a container is a free structure with a few needed modifications. The labor intensity of the entire project, expensive slab that isnt really used, cost of the steel trim and jambs, must drive the cost per square foot to extremes, but it is so cool!
Love this series very much so far. Very informative. I'm a licensed Architect but I'm still stuck on office work which means I still don't have much actual building / on-site experience. Keep going Sir. God bless.
Hi! The house plans i used are now available for sale here: gum.co/WLXVe sorry for the delay and the audio issues. I have been traveling a bit lately and its been hard to keep up on editing. I wasnt sure how in depth to in the design notes section but i will try to add more information to the web posts which i am working on now. Here is a link to the architecture firm i co-founded: zeroenergy.com/ if you want to see some of the other houses we have designed. Go to www.uncontained.house for a 360-degree tour. Here is a link to the collection of the products we used from Home Depot which was the sponsor for this project: www.homedepot.com/c/openhouse?cm_mmc=socialmedia|O|FY18|NA|YT|Multi|Multi|ContainerHomeDescriptionCollection| Product Links Forney Welder amzn.to/2Y4qbIW Insulation 2” R-13 www.homedepot.com/p/Super-TUFF-R-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-13-Insulating-Sheathing-99060464/300528092 Subfloor Panels www.homedepot.com/p/Amdry-2-09-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-OSB-Insulated-R7-Subfloor-Panel-AMD0150G/204395337 Liquid Nails Subfloor Adhesive www.homedepot.com/p/Liquid-Nails-28-oz-Subfloor-and-Deck-Construction-Adhesive-12-Pack-LNP-902-CP/202246452 Joist Hangers www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-Z-MAX-2-in-x-4-in-Galvanized-Double-Shear-Face-Mount-Joist-Hanger-LUS24Z/100375190 Ryobi Generator www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-7-000-Running-Watt-Electronic-Fuel-Injected-Gasoline-Powered-Electric-Start-Portable-Generator-with-CO-Shutdown-Sensor-RY907022FI/306726967 Goal Zero Solar Kit and Power Pack www.goalzero.com/shop/kits/goal-zero-yeti-3000-lithium-power-station-boulder-200-briefcase-solar-kit/
you had to drop the right audio on all the transitions. been deaf in my left ear i had to pull some crazy things with my headset to hear what you were say haha
Love this series Ben. I have dreamed about building a shipping container home for years that would be as off-grid as I could make it. I love the passive solar ideas. But beyond all that, your tips are incredibly insightful and very, very useful. I look forward to more of these videos!
It seems with such a ridged steel structure , that the plywood on the inside would be redundant and a waist of money . Also seems like some of the wood framing is a bit overkill. i will say there was a lot of very nicely detailed information here , along with the thought process . Also the aspects relating to your particular climate .
For sure its overkill but since hes documenting every little detail he has to make sure that all of his corners are squared away, Plus I imagine he plans on renting this out with Airbnb so he’s got to make sure it’s up to code. Just my guess
A little hint to save a lot of time cutting the walls with the 4 1/2 inch grinder. Use a skillsaw with a metal cutting blade, it is MUCH faster and will cut a lot deeper and cleaner so you can make one clean cut all the way across from the inside or outside on the walls. They use a 7.25" blade (cuts about 2.5"-3" deep, plenty deep enough for this) or a 10.25" blade on some if you need a deeper cut! I started using a 7.25 to build dune buggies and boat trailers over 50 years ago and it worked great and was a great time saver tool. Thanks again for sharing these videos I really appreciate them. Great work!
From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his ruclips.net/user/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.
Your documentation and graphics were amazing. Thank you Why weren’t the containers fitted off site? Just watching you guys working in the heat killed my life
I love it! I like the way that he explains step by step every detail. I'm in a way of getting mine. Thank you, Ben for such a great help! & God bless you 🙌
Wonderful job guy’s I love it and just learn how to do it also.Thank you the education.I thing I did learn that I could cut the container the container from the length both top too bottom and extend it for more space.Many People are doing this also.Great Job guy’s.
Perfect Timing! These videos have been inspiring and your info is so vital for planning and designing a modern container home! My tools are ready! Thank You!
What a fantastic project. I have thoroughly enjoyed EP01, EP02, and now this one. I'm looking forward to EP04. The time you've taken to show and explain the materials and work going into this project is much appreciated - I have learned so much. Thank you.
@@arthurdduda8233 oh alrighty thanks for the correction man, my point actually was that I didn't see conduits just wires and cables between the wall layers, my bad if I missed it.
@@arthurdduda8233 Industry standard for residential wiring is NM cable like what was run on this install. Any conduit would have worked as an alternative to NM cable. As for conduit the industry standard would be galvanized EMT style conduit not stainless steel. PVC pipe would have been fine though, and much easier to work with in this type of structure. Stainless is very rarely used in corrosive environments.
This would be really cool if you used 3 of the long containers setup in an "U" configuration with the arms pointing east. It would leave a small courtyard that with the help of an awning/screen would be protected from the afternoon sun.
That angle iron vs tube for the windows and doors is a great tip thanks-also I wish I'd bought a Forney instead of the Lincoln 180 I have - this place is super built
I do feel like its been stated before, but holy cow no way I'd ever build a house in Cali after seeing this. I can't imagine spending that much extra for fire suppression system in a home. That's just crazy.
Love your home! I did notice that with the building materials, it lessened your insideby 9 inches (4 1/2 inches each side) and 8 inches on the ceiling. How would it be to use 2X3's instead of 2X4's? And I believe there is a spray machine that you can rent that sprays that foam insulation instead of using a lot of aerosol cans.Thank you so much for sharing your process.
Yea, to make a 16' wide room. That's exactly what I was thinking. Put 2 together, side by side, cut half out to make one big living room kinda area. Then, on the 8' wide areas put a kitchen on one side and a bathroom & bedroom on the other side. Having done lots of steel work myself, it would be easy to cut out and weld the frames together but, to meet building codes, who knows? They would probably require a giant header, exactly like framing a standard room. If building codes in all states are like this, it kinda blows the idea of a container building.
well if you can work through the details and show the calcs i would love to hire you to do the next one. In addition to the fee i would be happy to split the cost saving on the materials
Agreed. Mech E here and not at all experienced with structures but it seems like the engineer who approved this design just assumed that the shipping container was essentially a rain screen and not contributing to the overall strength. Hurricane straps on the interior and other foundation ties that bypass the designed load points for the container (shown in other video in this series) all indicate that to me. Kind of a shame because it seems like Ben really got hosed by the building codes and approval process in his area.
Chris Aho California, California, California. No one else is to blame but degenerate California and its Bolshevik, retrograde, dystopian bureaucracy, disguised as "progressive" 👌🏻
I could see if you cut away huge sections of the container wall maybe, but otherwise what total bs. The allowable load in a 20ft container is 21.5 tons.
Hi can I just say thanks for this series. Without doubt they are the most confusing but informative videos I've seen on shipping containers yet. I'm in the UK so a lot of the permits and related costs aren't applicable but the building aspects are going to be great when I finally get to live the dream. Cheers again
Holy Cow.. I just did some aerial work for a client here in San Antonio that has a container build 4 ontop of each other with roof and elevator. now I see how much goes into just one floor!! By the way, you should get some credit for the charge, even with help you were like a one man army. I certainly appreciate the flight more now knowing how they are created.
Excellent job (so far)! Very well put together. I'm totally thankful to you for such detailed instruction. Your ability to explain every aspect helps me plan and think as I work on many different DIY projects. I'm so excited to see episode 4 and whatever lies beyond your current project. Thank you from Anaheim Hills, California.
What a great video to show the work involved to build a container home. Just wondering how hard it was to get all the permits. We have a home in Palm Springs But I would love to buy a lot in the desert and also build a small one size container to use for Airbnb or a small get away home. Such a great idea. Great great job. Michael
I love the idea of a shipping container home. Your videos are fantastic but and I have really enjoyed watching them but I have come away with the notion that if it isn't easier or better to start with a shipping container, why do it? California has made it so difficult that there is no way I would attempt this since it is many times more challenging than conventional construction.
I've had some interest in shipping container structures. These are good, informative videos. After seeing you pour a monolithic slab/foundation, cut the openings, build a stud wall with a header I wondered why even bother with a container. Seems easier, more flexible and probably less expensive to build a monolithic foundation (you did), build a stud wall (you did) and use the siding of your choice.
I've been checking out alot of these container home vids... your's is by far the best and most detailed. As for California construction... I'd rather fall into the ocean!
Sponsored by Home Depot, yet he uses spray foam in a can when he could get spray foam in a box from Home Depot and be done with the entire project using one, maybe two boxes at most.
This is a great channel and so happy I came across it! It give me my fix for tiny home living, answers questions about how much certain situations would cost, what’s allowed or not with some building situations you may come across, and prob my favorite how much, which ones, and one that work better tool wises!! Bonus is seeing the auto CAD type design work kudos One stop shop for your EVERY NEED!!! #NEEDMOREEPISODES LOL Can’t wait to see what’s next and what you do to work yourself around it
Appreciate the educational goals of these videos! It seems Container homes are cheap only when you are doing it piece by piece by yourself (or only a few helpers) and using the boxes as storage between build times. Remote, off-grid workshop ideally where security and zero maintenance is needed. Having a secure box with a roof while building in adverse climates (wind, rain) is really all you gain with Container(s). Paying for labor must have cost as much as any stick built home! All that steel framing and floor beam modification lends itself to be built offsite in a cool shaded warehouse!
Man these are great videos but there is so much work to put into these things now I'm really rethinking buying these containers and building a house either way great videos man keep putting them out
Those would be considered Pre-Fabricated (Prefab) Homes. There are a lot of companies that offer that option with traditional materials, not many do it with containers.
prefab homes falls into a category that would not work for the need of construction process be separated by step by step trade inspections according to most of US building codes, which turns worse process when Codes apply in Hurricane and Tornado regions specially like Florida.
@@Thepuppetmayor The process can work in those areas, but prefabricated homes would have to have a costly interlockinglocking design, which destroys the entire point of prefabricated homes. Each frame of the prefab would have to have a interlocking skeleton design built around treated steel and then welded. Just too costly unless you want your house just spread out as in sections over a property to meet requirements.
V Guyver agree to some extend in regard the type of interlocking would make the modular home more expensive, yet the main purpose of planning a prefab home is to reduce construction timeline and the commodity of doing it off site in a more controlled ambiance for better product and productivity of skill labors who pre-fabricate it. The problem I see more is, that modular homes often comes with all the main structural components and tech systems already integrated which for some building officials, the single trades can not be visually and sequentially inspected, as it is for traditional construction, from wish step by step Bldg inspections sequence has been typically accommodated around of. In Florida for instance, the huge amount of inspections are set with the need in mind to inspect every single nail, screw by screw, in a such one by one element review resulting in a slow and tedious process for every trade is being checked. Another issue is that modular structures for homes are very difficult to standardized based on residential zoning districts that vary radically even in the same street sometimes or same city block in terms of lots sizes, lot coverages, high limitations, existing utility easements, if historical guidelines applies some times etc. such critical variables that are more suitable to fit with standard construction. Leaving prefab systems designers to have more Cons than Pros and and the sad reality that “one size can not fit all” then to give up.
anyone see that bug at 11:03? Great content. Love the overhangs on the windows and the brilliant ideas for framing and floors. All around great video including 1 & 2!
this was a well done video. thank you. though sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who cannot stand the trifold doors. those according doors are are a hard "no" for me as they are pricey and just make no sense to me because of the amount of space they take up when open. but people do seem to like them. I really found the passive solar explanation easy to understand and very interesting. now THAT information was gold. thank you
This is a great series. I love the attention to detail in describing the design, engineering and construction process. I work as architect in europe and I find many of the materials used a bit of overkill but biggest one is requirement for sprinklers in a single family one floor dwelling. I would consider this maybe if the house was powered by gas but in this case I am sure its not. Looking forward to seeing more videos!
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Videos like this on RUclips are exactly why I don't need a TV subscription. Thank you for your hard work.
thank you!
Exactly
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Amen Brother/Sister! LOL Me too, me too.....I have a digital antenna that I got for 150 at Walmart 3 years ago....back to basics and I got my RUclips on all the time....this video series is very informative. We just got our shipping container today a 40 footer...working on getting the slab done this week! Wish us luck!
These are the most detailed, chronological, and comprehensive tiny home videos I’ve ever seen. They’re treasures. Thanks a ton!
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Man, I so wished that when I was going to school that I had a teacher as smart and logical as you. You are very thorough and concise in your explanations.
Great job, I am learning so much.
Ooooo Tell me 1 thing you learned from the video. Be honest, don't rewind.
@Malicious Affection - Passive solar angles per region, for one thing.
@@raynoladominguez4730 Yeah, great teachers are the bomb.
Yes, the builder is a good teacher/ moderator. He does pay attention to detail. Its just a waay overdone, needlessly expensive project.
Jerry c I don’t think money was an issue he stated earlier that it was a vacay home.
I'm extremely impressed with the builder's pride in workmanship and detail. No expense spared. Probably not a viable business model, but if I were made of money, this is the guy I'd want building stuff for me.
Ben - These are great videos ... very thorough. I think they are the best on the Internet. And that comes from someone who has been looking at Shipping Container construction for 10 years. Well done, sir.
10 years? lol
Frank, in the famous words of Shia LaBeouf. "Do it! Just do it!"
VBKing2 lmao
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I have a feeling that if the architect works with a builder and draw up a home with the intention of making it easier to build, they would go with large support posts, long continuous LVL beams, and premade trusses. It would be so much faster, easier, and even a home owner can put it together.
but I do appreciate this project and how you captured it, it is so damn professional and well done. We RUclipsrs thank you for this effort!
I'm really liking how in depth the explanations are at the end of the video
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@15:27 " Even when I went nice & SLoOoOoW!" - that was one heel of a voice creack there .
But this series Of videos most definitely has fantastic information & insights into building with Cargo containers, the process of doing it properly & the steps needed for doing so in California.
I live & have lived in Southern California my entire life , And recently took a trip up into Oregon for the first time & just seeing the difference Between not only the land with the trees , hills & mountains but also the HUGE difference in cost between there & California especially when it comes to TAX was amazing. And am currently looking into buying property there to build either a Wooden cabin or using cargo containers like this to build a house for hunting , fishing , Camping ect. To possibly even just move up there to stay. This video definitely helps out alot . Keep up the good work
I never ever had any interest in building such a house. But somehow your video was recommended and I binge-watched all three episodes. Nice job! Looking forward to episode 4.
There are many components to doing a pro job. One resource I found that successfully combines these is the Magic Container Plans (check it out on google) definately the best info that I've seen. Check out this amazing site.
I'm a little over a year behind seeing this, but it's good to see you did this build correctly. I see a lot of container builds by DIYers that would never pass code, but it sets an unrealistic expectation for people who dream about a container home. We design, engineer and manufacture container homes for a living and though we do things a little differently, it's nice to see that you're taking care to do things the right way!
For anyone in more humid climates. Please use closed cell spray foam insulation or you will have problems with rust from condensation behind the foam boards
I was wondering about condensation in a metal building, too.
I dislike the chemical outgassing from the spray foam.
I'm sure the rigid insulation would have some residual outgassing but I don't know if it is closed cell foam or if it's somehow more permeable so that residual chemical gas is released before it's installed. Of course, there are lot of variables.
Rigid insulation has a different feel and appearance than on-site spray foam insulation so for that reason, I think it's different in that regard. Well, I hope so.
I agree, mold is gonna be a major issue...
thank you for the warning
I was going to write a comment as well to ask if they considered thermal transfer when doing the insulation, but I haven't finished the video yet so thought it may be mentioned later on.
You can use a vapour barrier if the material itself is not enough of a barrier for vapour or not properly sealed with aluminium tape and low expansion foam.
My mom and I will be building my home with no help from others! This is giving me ideas! Awesome!
That's the spirit.
Encouraging indeed.
You are such a cool guy sharing the information step by step. It is highly appreciated, as well as exciting to watch you building your house and been patient enough to share with us everything that you are going through.
I cannot wait for the video 4.
My wife and I love your videos. You presented all of them so well. You humbly voice with unfiltered insight, continuous lesson learns are so educational for us.
Thank you for sharing. I will do similar project in a near future on my land.
The production value and design notes with diagrams at the end of the video is fantastic, honestly this is probably the best shipping container home videos Iv seen. thank you so much for putting this all together for us all at home to enjoy.
Yes I agree. This has been quite helpful in overseeing past, present and future aspects of a building process.
complete agreement.
gurkon953 certainly agree
This is one of the best produced builder series I’ve seen. No Shortage of details. I love it. Good things take work and sweat over the details!
You have done a great job on these videos. These containers will be there for 100's of years from now.
I'm just interested in watching and learning about building houses, from big to tiny homes, shipping containers build, restoration, van conversion, and this is by far The Most Awesome build from beginning to end that I have seen. You and your team are amazing!
That’s exactly how I’m building mine!
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Who needs Game of Thrones when you have this masterpice. Thanks for the video. Can't wait to see E4!
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I’m only 13, but this is a dream I really would love to fulfill in my life.
Study hard, work hard, save your money and you can do it.
See if your local college offers courses in welding and you can do much of the work yourself.
One of the best series on RUclips if not one of the best creators your videos are amazing thank you
Using containers was for ease and cost savings in the old days. This looks like it cost way more and is way more difficult than just building a regular house.
i agree! this was sort of a mythbusting experiment for me.
@@TheModernHomeProject I have a 40' hi cube in Lucerne Valley on 10 acres. I'm so not going to get permits or follow codes.
Not going to lie. There's probably 47 states in this Union that you could've easily done this for 1/3rd the price.
If you could pre-fab and standardise everything prior... you'd save so much time and money that way. Also it seems the only benefit of structural support are the framing beams of the container which can be achieved with H framing supports and require less cutting and guff.
It's romantic, but I think there were more precise and easier ways to make this... It's essentially three insulated sheds... treat it as such and get those experts who do that day in day out to smash it out... but hey, learn by doing is the best way.
And building a conventional house wouldn’t limit you to those crappy dimensions.
No other words rather thank you so much for these. I'm a junior architect who recently interesting in shipping container design since several of my projects need to use it. This helps me so much.
Let's get a grand total in episode 4 on the build from bottom to top. Very interested from florida
I love that everythings available at home depot, and that they'll deliver to the jobsite. your videos are incredibly informative. I feel more capeable and less intimidated with the process for sure. It becomes more "doable". thanks for these!
You have convinced me that using shipping containers isn't worth the hassle. I'd like to see what the extra costs were vs "standard" stick frames. My guess is that the non-standardness cost a bundle. Mostly in complying with regulations...
Yes I agree. if you go permitting with all the structural engineering stamps, its adding so much cost. These are good for someone building a tiny DIY house using as much existing finishes as possible. Built as a movable unit. So no permits required.
No, just don't do it in California. See ruclips.net/channel/UC-l69It3hxAY3tkBH_utLNQ for a Texas (real DIY) build.
@@TheOtherBill put it in a playlist
@@Janzer_ It's not my channel.
Not in California!!! But other states are well worth the effort. Especially in rural areas.
I have to say... You explain so much better in such cool and short videos than my professor of construction systems tried to do in a whole semester... Love your videos!
The best tip was to hire out your drywallers. Those guys are amazing and worth every penny. That is the one thing I refuse to do myself.
I can't believe I'm just now seeing this guy's channel.. what a great presentation!! I've been into shipping container homes for a long time, but most of the youtube vids on the matter are usually home tours and such. Awesome to see such detail in the episodes! They picked an amazing spot to build on as well!
Wow thanks for all the amount of detail you put into this videos. Definitely helpful!
I think it was most helpful because it's more to building a shipping container house that they lead on so he took it step-by-step so you got some real good insight about what you should do and what you shouldn't do and like he said he was learning as he went
Funny. I just found this project last night and was disappointed that only two episodes were available. Good timing, I guess.
Same
same i was actually hoping i was watching old content so i could skip ahead to the ending
@@EmpireRamzes Same here, man
What a beautiful video production! As a conventional home builder and admirer of tiny houses I enjoyed your design, and the thoroughness of your video. Since I live on the New Madrid fault I sympathize with the challenges of building non-conventional housing in a seismic zone.
Using containers you only gained the ceiling joists, rafters, roofing material, siding, did I miss anything? This should be a wakeup call for people who hold the romantic notion that a container is a free structure with a few needed modifications. The labor intensity of the entire project, expensive slab that isnt really used, cost of the steel trim and jambs, must drive the cost per square foot to extremes, but it is so cool!
I cannot wait for ep04.
Keep up the excellent work.
Thank you John Cena! i have always admired your commitment to jorts
The Modern Home Project when can we expect episode 4?
Love this series very much so far. Very informative. I'm a licensed Architect but I'm still stuck on office work which means I still don't have much actual building / on-site experience. Keep going Sir. God bless.
Not sure how I stumbled upon this but I just watched 1&2 , on a preppers standpoint I find this interesting thanks
Episode 4 already, Come on people!!
Best channel ever!
Hi! The house plans i used are now available for sale here: gum.co/WLXVe
sorry for the delay and the audio issues. I have been traveling a bit lately and its been hard to keep up on editing. I wasnt sure how in depth to in the design notes section but i will try to add more information to the web posts which i am working on now. Here is a link to the architecture firm i co-founded: zeroenergy.com/ if you want to see some of the other houses we have designed. Go to www.uncontained.house for a 360-degree tour.
Here is a link to the collection of the products we used from Home Depot which was the sponsor for this project:
www.homedepot.com/c/openhouse?cm_mmc=socialmedia|O|FY18|NA|YT|Multi|Multi|ContainerHomeDescriptionCollection|
Product Links
Forney Welder
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Insulation 2” R-13
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Subfloor Panels
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Liquid Nails Subfloor Adhesive
www.homedepot.com/p/Liquid-Nails-28-oz-Subfloor-and-Deck-Construction-Adhesive-12-Pack-LNP-902-CP/202246452
Joist Hangers
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Ryobi Generator
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Goal Zero Solar Kit and Power Pack
www.goalzero.com/shop/kits/goal-zero-yeti-3000-lithium-power-station-boulder-200-briefcase-solar-kit/
im just glad I checked the other channel,,, all good,,, great series !!!
Can I hire you to build one for me?
How Much Did This Entire Project Cost You? From Start To Finish... $?
Cool! 👍🙂
you had to drop the right audio on all the transitions. been deaf in my left ear i had to pull some crazy things with my headset to hear what you were say haha
Love this series Ben. I have dreamed about building a shipping container home for years that would be as off-grid as I could make it. I love the passive solar ideas. But beyond all that, your tips are incredibly insightful and very, very useful. I look forward to more of these videos!
It seems with such a ridged steel structure , that the plywood on the inside would be redundant and a waist of money . Also seems like some of the wood framing is a bit overkill. i will say there was a lot of very nicely detailed information here , along with the thought process . Also the aspects relating to your particular climate .
For sure its overkill but since hes documenting every little detail he has to make sure that all of his corners are squared away, Plus I imagine he plans on renting this out with Airbnb so he’s got to make sure it’s up to code. Just my guess
yeah you don't want that redundancy to go to your waist
A little hint to save a lot of time cutting the walls with the 4 1/2 inch grinder. Use a skillsaw with a metal cutting blade, it is MUCH faster and will cut a lot deeper and cleaner so you can make one clean cut all the way across from the inside or outside on the walls. They use a 7.25" blade (cuts about 2.5"-3" deep, plenty deep enough for this) or a 10.25" blade on some if you need a deeper cut! I started using a 7.25 to build dune buggies and boat trailers over 50 years ago and it worked great and was a great time saver tool. Thanks again for sharing these videos I really appreciate them. Great work!
3:15 That Clouds look Amazing..!
A really crazy idea has taken hold in my mind after watching this. I might actually be able to do it myself!
From the start, Ryan was very helpful and is continuing to be helpful about his ruclips.net/user/postUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans . Also, they have answered all the questions I have asked & I got outstanding support from his My Shed Plans full package.
I wonder if you could spray the exterior with Auto body undercoating.
I guess it's waterproof because I guarantee it won't rust
Your documentation and graphics were amazing. Thank you
Why weren’t the containers fitted off site?
Just watching you guys working in the heat killed my life
wow.. i know absolutely nothing about architecture or engineering, this stuff blows my mind. very well-made and nice to watch, can't wait to see more!
I've completely fallen in love with this series and I'm so excited for Episode 4!! \o/
I love it!
I like the way that he explains step by step every detail.
I'm in a way of getting mine.
Thank you, Ben for such a great help!
& God bless you 🙌
This is so detailed and in depth. Thank you for bringing this to us. Cant wait for the next ep!
Wonderful job guy’s I love it and just learn how to do it also.Thank you the education.I thing I did learn that I could cut the container the container from the length both top too bottom and extend it for more space.Many People are doing this also.Great Job guy’s.
UK follower from the UK great videos keep them coming.
Perfect Timing! These videos have been inspiring and your info is so vital for planning and designing a modern container home! My tools are ready! Thank You!
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This is the best video I have ever seen with a container house.
Madness!!!!! You really have it.
I look forward to new posts
Greetings from Germany
This channel does a great job of destroying everyone's DIY shipping container home fantasy one episode at a time.
It's not his fault it's just California, although there are many other states
Just depends on where you live, in the Caribbean once the thing has 2 doors that all they need lol.
who knew that even a container home complex could be pretty expensive...
Spends more building shitty shipping container house in the middle of nowhere than most Americans spend on their home purchases. 😂
destroying everyone's DIY shipping container home fantasy ?!?
What a fantastic project. I have thoroughly enjoyed EP01, EP02, and now this one. I'm looking forward to EP04. The time you've taken to show and explain the materials and work going into this project is much appreciated - I have learned so much. Thank you.
shouldn't electrical wires/cables run through plastic pipes for easier maintenance/additions in the future?
enjoying the series btw!
No stainless steel conduit is the industry norm... and fire safety
@@arthurdduda8233 oh alrighty thanks for the correction man, my point actually was that I didn't see conduits just wires and cables between the wall layers, my bad if I missed it.
@@arthurdduda8233 Industry standard for residential wiring is NM cable like what was run on this install. Any conduit would have worked as an alternative to NM cable. As for conduit the industry standard would be galvanized EMT style conduit not stainless steel. PVC pipe would have been fine though, and much easier to work with in this type of structure. Stainless is very rarely used in corrosive environments.
All this is great information. I sent these videos to a friend in Alaska who is preparing to do a shipping container home build.
Woow I can't wait for episode 4. Absolutly love this. Thank you and congratulations! Hug from Portugal.
Glad I watched this. Way more effort than its worth compared to other methods of building. Lesson learned.
ABSOLUTELY ENJOYING THIS VIDEO SERIES!!
I wish these videos where out when I did my shipping container office, we don't have all the requirements, but here are some good tips.
This would be really cool if you used 3 of the long containers setup in an "U" configuration with the arms pointing east. It would leave a small courtyard that with the help of an awning/screen would be protected from the afternoon sun.
That angle iron vs tube for the windows and doors is a great tip thanks-also I wish I'd bought a Forney instead of the Lincoln 180 I have - this place is super built
I do feel like its been stated before, but holy cow no way I'd ever build a house in Cali after seeing this. I can't imagine spending that much extra for fire suppression system in a home. That's just crazy.
Love your home! I did notice that with the building materials, it lessened your insideby 9 inches (4 1/2 inches each side) and 8 inches on the ceiling. How would it be to use 2X3's instead of 2X4's? And I believe there is a spray machine that you can rent that sprays that foam insulation instead of using a lot of aerosol cans.Thank you so much for sharing your process.
How hard would it have been to put two side by side so that the rooms are a wider?
Yea, to make a 16' wide room. That's exactly what I was thinking. Put 2 together, side by side, cut half out to make one big living room kinda area. Then, on the 8' wide areas put a kitchen on one side and a bathroom & bedroom on the other side.
Having done lots of steel work myself, it would be easy to cut out and weld the frames together but, to meet building codes, who knows? They would probably require a giant header, exactly like framing a standard room.
If building codes in all states are like this, it kinda blows the idea of a container building.
That's probable like 20K more in permits, Lol
I know it seems more like a hallway after framing, plywood etc. this is just to crazy for the money spent
i want these episodes to last forever
1/2" plywood sheeting! I have to say that seems like overkill to me as well, and I'm a civil engineer
well if you can work through the details and show the calcs i would love to hire you to do the next one. In addition to the fee i would be happy to split the cost saving on the materials
Agreed. Mech E here and not at all experienced with structures but it seems like the engineer who approved this design just assumed that the shipping container was essentially a rain screen and not contributing to the overall strength. Hurricane straps on the interior and other foundation ties that bypass the designed load points for the container (shown in other video in this series) all indicate that to me. Kind of a shame because it seems like Ben really got hosed by the building codes and approval process in his area.
Chris Aho California, California, California. No one else is to blame but degenerate California and its Bolshevik, retrograde, dystopian bureaucracy, disguised as "progressive" 👌🏻
I could see if you cut away huge sections of the container wall maybe, but otherwise what total bs. The allowable load in a 20ft container is 21.5 tons.
@@V0YAG3R haha, neocon marxists.
Hi can I just say thanks for this series. Without doubt they are the most confusing but informative videos I've seen on shipping containers yet. I'm in the UK so a lot of the permits and related costs aren't applicable but the building aspects are going to be great when I finally get to live the dream. Cheers again
This series is so good. thank you for making this
Holy Cow.. I just did some aerial work for a client here in San Antonio that has a container build 4 ontop of each other with roof and elevator. now I see how much goes into just one floor!! By the way, you should get some credit for the charge, even with help you were like a one man army. I certainly appreciate the flight more now knowing how they are created.
God I was waiting for this videos for a month !!!!!
sorry it took so long. i have been traveling
The Modern Home Project Stop that! 😆
Wow your doing this in real time, like right now! Can’t wait to see your final presentation.
Great, really informative video!
Yes Jessie would definitely make things grow bigger and bigger
I am sorry I don't have patience to read 500+ comments. Curious how much did the each unit cost fully built? Thank you so much!
I can't stop watching. Very interesting. And great skills in these video's. Cheers from Denmark.
Lot of manpower and material required for this project. Probably more feasible to buy a mobile home.
Excellent job (so far)! Very well put together. I'm totally thankful to you for such detailed instruction. Your ability to explain every aspect helps me plan and think as I work on many different DIY projects. I'm so excited to see episode 4 and whatever lies beyond your current project. Thank you from Anaheim Hills, California.
It feels like I was waiting forever for this episode.
What a great video to show the work involved to build a container home. Just wondering how hard it was to get all the permits. We have a home in Palm Springs
But I would love to buy a lot in the desert and also build a small one size container to use for Airbnb or a small get away home. Such a great idea. Great great job.
Michael
I love the idea of a shipping container home. Your videos are fantastic but and I have really enjoyed watching them but I have come away with the notion that if it isn't easier or better to start with a shipping container, why do it? California has made it so difficult that there is no way I would attempt this since it is many times more challenging than conventional construction.
smart. it is an idiotic idea
I've had some interest in shipping container structures. These are good, informative videos. After seeing you pour a monolithic slab/foundation, cut the openings, build a stud wall with a header I wondered why even bother with a container. Seems easier, more flexible and probably less expensive to build a monolithic foundation (you did), build a stud wall (you did) and use the siding of your choice.
Yes, all the container did was add extra cost, constrain the size of his rooms, and provide exterior surfaces that need to be painted.
@@RussellNelson Aye yes I know he is. So am I!
@Temple of Ridicule I replied to wrong one. Yes I know he is. So am I!
omfg and I just finished ep02 what a coincidence
Same lol
Me too!! I was looking at the gap between episode 1 and 2 and sighed, and then episode 3 was up!! Haha
Same!
Same
Same
I've been checking out alot of these container home vids... your's is by far the best and most detailed. As for California construction... I'd rather fall into the ocean!
This project required only five pallets of spray foam.
Preach it, brother. (Imagine all the empty spray cans)
Hires out the drywall, plumbing, framing, etc, but didn't want to hire out the spray insulation. Makes no sense.
@@OMGWTFLOLSMH if he advertises the spray foam... it is better for his wallet..
Sponsored by Home Depot, yet he uses spray foam in a can when he could get spray foam in a box from Home Depot and be done with the entire project using one, maybe two boxes at most.
Everyone developed cancer.
This is a great channel and so happy I came across it! It give me my fix for tiny home living, answers questions about how much certain situations would cost, what’s allowed or not with some building situations you may come across, and prob my favorite how much, which ones, and one that work better tool wises!! Bonus is seeing the auto CAD type design work kudos One stop shop for your EVERY NEED!!! #NEEDMOREEPISODES LOL Can’t wait to see what’s next and what you do to work yourself around it
As an electrician I'm interested on how you wired this puppy.
Appreciate the educational goals of these videos! It seems Container homes are cheap only when you are doing it piece by piece by yourself (or only a few helpers) and using the boxes as storage between build times. Remote, off-grid workshop ideally where security and zero maintenance is needed. Having a secure box with a roof while building in adverse climates (wind, rain) is really all you gain with Container(s). Paying for labor must have cost as much as any stick built home! All that steel framing and floor beam modification lends itself to be built offsite in a cool shaded warehouse!
Great video series, very informative
Man these are great videos but there is so much work to put into these things now I'm really rethinking buying these containers and building a house either way great videos man keep putting them out
I appreciated these vids but realize how much easier it would have been to build these offsite and deliver already done.
Great idea!!
Those would be considered Pre-Fabricated (Prefab) Homes. There are a lot of companies that offer that option with traditional materials, not many do it with containers.
prefab homes falls into a category that would not work for the need of construction process be separated by step by step trade inspections according to most of US building codes, which turns worse process when Codes apply in Hurricane and Tornado regions specially like Florida.
@@Thepuppetmayor The process can work in those areas, but prefabricated homes would have to have a costly interlockinglocking design, which destroys the entire point of prefabricated homes.
Each frame of the prefab would have to have a interlocking skeleton design built around treated steel and then welded. Just too costly unless you want your house just spread out as in sections over a property to meet requirements.
V Guyver agree to some extend in regard the type of interlocking would make the modular home more expensive, yet the main purpose of planning a prefab home is to reduce construction timeline and the commodity of doing it off site in a more controlled ambiance for better product and productivity of skill labors who pre-fabricate it. The problem I see more is, that modular homes often comes with all the main structural components and tech systems already integrated which for some building officials, the single trades can not be visually and sequentially inspected, as it is for traditional construction, from wish step by step Bldg inspections sequence has been typically accommodated around of. In Florida for instance, the huge amount of inspections are set with the need in mind to inspect every single nail, screw by screw, in a such one by one element review resulting in a slow and tedious process for every trade is being checked. Another issue is that modular structures for homes are very difficult to standardized based on residential zoning districts that vary radically even in the same street sometimes or same city block in terms of lots sizes, lot coverages, high limitations, existing utility easements, if historical guidelines applies some times etc. such critical variables that are more suitable to fit with standard construction. Leaving prefab systems designers to have more Cons than Pros and and the sad reality that “one size can not fit all” then to give up.
anyone see that bug at 11:03? Great content. Love the overhangs on the windows and the brilliant ideas for framing and floors. All around great video including 1 & 2!
Addicted!!
this was a well done video. thank you. though sometimes I feel like I'm the only one who cannot stand the trifold doors. those according doors are are a hard "no" for me as they are pricey and just make no sense to me because of the amount of space they take up when open. but people do seem to like them. I really found the passive solar explanation easy to understand and very interesting. now THAT information was gold. thank you
Haven't seen it yet but really enjoying the project design and videos!
This place is going to make an Awesome home with great Scenic desert views......for the Squatters who move in while you're gone to Boston.....
not shown: the spray foam temporary factory needed to be built next to this project
This is a great series. I love the attention to detail in describing the design, engineering and construction process. I work as architect in europe and I find many of the materials used a bit of overkill but biggest one is requirement for sprinklers in a single family one floor dwelling. I would consider this maybe if the house was powered by gas but in this case I am sure its not. Looking forward to seeing more videos!
Please post some more updates, I love this! ~Peace