Hi Kdmc40, thankyou, It is nice to hear my format has been enjoyed. I always tried to keep them as short as possible. Hence they are as you find them. Cheers Paul
This was awesome. And showing all the little details, like the dog on the bed, the gentle rain, ect.. makes me want to get a container and do stuff like you did so I can enjoy the same experience. Thank you.
Cheers. Yes, I have got some galvanizing pain ready to go. I presume that would be also good to use on the odd patched of rust if i sand them out as well? Then some paint over the top. Although I would like to re-paint the whole thing at some point. I will have a go at the flue over the next few days. I have got one of those roof flashing's from ebay that should give me a good seal. Thank you for taking the time to put all of this up.
Brilliant work Paul! Very nice indeed! Your videos have given me many ideas for when I built my container home! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
Before you get caught up rubbing and spraying the rusty sections. Buy a bottle of the spray on rust inhibitor. Spray all the dubious sections. Its like water but really works. It turns the rust black and no more problem. The best colour to paint the container for insulation from cooking in summer is ARCTIC WHITE. Bear that in mind. I was forced into green which is dreadful for thermal insulation. My white storage container is a LOT cooler in summer. Cheers Paul
Thats a good shout about the rust stuff, I may just pop that on a few specs on the inside before I insulate and line. I will do the outside in the future, its not bad on rust so I can just concentrate on the inside. I had already seen your tip about painting it white. I was going to do the roof and two sides white, and then the side that can be seen with cladding or re-painted green. I have been making widow frames and refubing old metal once over the last few days. May go in next weekend!
Hello Paul, I'm glad I found your channel. I used to deliver shipping containers, for sale and rent, here in the states. I have a 40' unit with cargo doors on each end. I've been looking for ideas for it besides just storage. I love what you are doing down there! great videos! Thanks, Chip
Hi Chip, welcome to the channel. You have a blank canvas on your hands and the things you could do with it are endless. Best of luck with your new found project and send a pic if you get time. Cheers Paul
again a very nice explanatory helpfull video, your calm suiting voice-over makes it sound as it's an easypeasy even if you screw up, it's not a problem, you just go ahead and fix it , no worries, super relaxed and laid back :) Best guide to making a container home i found on youtube. Thank you very much
greaT JOB Mate ! I did the same instead of metal ,i used redwood for the window frame and angle iron from a old bed frame and screwed into the wood, thanks .. happy trails...
Very clear and thorough. I love the attention to detail. I would have put a piece of metal over the window as a flashing to ensure rain can never get in at that point and ideally a flashing at cill. I can see you used silicone but that might fail.
+Joe Walshe Use 3m 5200 instead of silicone. It's designed for through-hull marine joints on boats and works very well. I even potted my wifi dongle when I poked it through my shop wall. It's versatile stuff and you won't want to use conventional sealants for such jobs again.
+Joe Walshe a sunshade will of course keep the water out.. for just a thin strip, we here in the us, call it a 'drip rail'.. keeps water from running down the side and seeping into the top of the door.
Spray the raw hole with galvanizing paint to reduce corrosion. Works well when hole is still warm.I tend to put a top coat on after to match the container colour because I like it to look tidy. I had to replace my first 4 inch flue with a 6 inch stainless steel as the 4inch did not draw properly. Good luck. Paul
All changes are for the better. We will add decent curtains to help insulate as the window is only single glazed. It feels like a home now. More windows will be added further down the track. Cheers Paul
Paul Chambers Yes it is amazing!! I am look at your videos due that I want to either build my house with this container use or get into this kind of business, thanks again!
Congratulations and good luck. To make the hole in the container roof for your 4 inch flue you will need a baby grinder. Mark the circle and use a cutting disc to cut the bulk out of it. To get a perfect round hole, use a small grinding disc. Hold the disk close to flat and grind the edge close. The circle of the disk will create a smooth circle shape to match the desired hole. Cut it out sitting on the roof not underneath.
it may also be worth building up around the flue with some blocks. If your gunna insulate it then the flue is a huge hole in that insulation if you put the block work up you can atleast offset that hole with some thermal mass and maximise the heating time per fire. Just a thought. Good luck with your build, i'm working on a 45ft aluminium one atm.
Very nicely done! If you could get your hands on some Co2/Argon mixed gas for the welder you would notice a huge difference. (FYI if your right handed start from your right and weld to your left. Little piece of info.) Enjoy
Hi theminertom11551 The window is a standard house 2.4m wide x 1.2m tall. It is a good idea not to make big holes in containers. I would not make a hole bigger than this. If I were to repeat the process I would weld an extra vertical beam a little before the window frame. I would weld the vertical in prior to making the hole for the pre-fabricated frame. Other than that I would do it again. I have not used standardised distances and did not fully understand your question. Cheers Paul
Hi TZadvantage, I started as a total beginner and my improvement came from practice. I am sure you will overtake me with time. I was able to get acceptable results and a grinding disk makes thinks look a lot tidier. Cheers Paul
@@paulcreatesuccess your level of welding is still very low ... A Mig welder should run perfectly smooth, sounding like an angry wasp swarm! Adjust on scrap material and write down the exact adjustments of your welder.. Lay out some thin plate or wet sacks/heavy cloth catching the sparks, instead of trivialising starting fire
I would have put concrete on top of the grass🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♀️🔥🔥..but that was so cute when the metal feel. I said you did it and then you did the cute wave lol.
Also, using silicon and a barrier, block in the valley of the roof close to where the flue comes out.This will build a little wall round the hole, to force any pooling water away from the gap. You can get red heat proof silicon to seal the flue pipe to the steel. If that does not make sense let me know and I will send a picture.
At the moment passive airconditioning and a 240v fan. We put in a small aircon unit that will run off the solar panel. I developed a fault and has been returned. I will video it when I resume that project. Cheers Paul
I always love this kind of videos. You should however, learn how to weld properly before you start ... especially before you present your work on RUclips. Just a suggestion. Love the container home projects.
Would there be anything stronger or more durable than silicone to seal windows? Thanks for the video. You seem quite capable and skilled. I hope you are enjoying the view!
Hi N. Barret, I have not looked for anything to replace silicon as the sealant. Hopefully someone reading this might be able to suggest an alternative. If you find something though please let me know and I will add it to the wisdom section of the ebooks as an alternative. The view is lovely. We are enjoying some rain at the moment and the water tanks are filling nicely. Cheers Paul
After some research I found www.bottompaintstore.com/interlux-boatyard-bedding-compound-214-p-33358.html {People use this sort of thing to secure metal boat parts to wooden decks} There are other brands and types of course. It bonds firmly but is still a little bit flexible for waterproofing. You can heat the product with a torch or heat gun and then cut into it to remove the window box etc. So there are products out there that should hold up better and longer than silicone. It would be a shame if your window leaked and it was preventable. Take care!
If you don't mind me asking, what will you do if you become old and frail? Do you have to save up money now in order to move into old folks home later? Please don't be offended.
Hi Neil, this is a question that has been considered. We only get a short window to live this lifestyle. In reality I should have started earlier. We will do it for as long as it works, but there is a plan B. I am hoping to get a while before I have to swap chainsaw for slippers. Drop me a line via the contact form if you want a more complete answer. Cheers paul
Blocks all the way round like a fireplace and chimney, that way you can store a much of the heat as possible. The aluminium is.. different lol Its easy to cut but the side posts are a bugger to get through. Width wise its the same but the life span on its better. Especially by the sea where my site is. they are usually used for food transport which is good if you worry bout hazardous chemicals left over in it.
What insulation are you using? I'm using closed cell insulation. its got a good thermal conductivity and it will eliminate condensation on the inside. It can also provide additional structural support as well as providing a super airtight barrier.
Have you got any info about putting lining and insulating on the inside? I will want to get on with it once the widows are done. Any tips? I am using 2" insulation on the walls, 4" for the roof and 1" on the floor. Lined with combo of birch ply, normal ply and plasterboard(to be painted)
I went to a big container importer and their offices were made of stacked containers.They used stitch welding and then a sealer to close the gap. I figured that stitch welding would stop the frame from going anywhere but the silicon would speed up the construction. The window is still working perfectly after 4 years. Cheers Paul
thanks for uploading this step by step - video. two questions though: isn´t there a nicer way to close the gap between the frame and the container then just filling it with silicon? How´s the temperature inside the container during intensive sunshine - you don´t seem to you use any kind of insulation? saludo
The metal screws hold it mechanically in place and the silicon keeps it weatherproof. Putting on window furniture to make the joint look prettier is definitely a possibility. However at present I have more pressing tasks, like building and insulating the kitchen. We have insulation now. Watch "shipping container house - two years living in containers" or "insulating the shipping container living room". Inside temperature is reasonable on really hot days, and the solar powered air conditioner helps. Painting the containers white when I have time will make a BIG difference. Cheers Paul
Are you using a generator to weld? The reason I ask is a mig welder should make a better weld than that, even for a beginner. Without the correct voltage, a drop from using a cord that's too long, for example, will cause the welder to spit and sputter giving you that type of weld. Cheers.
I am on a generator with long chords, and i am using gas wire not gas. Also a beginner. I think its my practice level at fault and reluctant to blame the welder. Cheers Paul
I'm conscious the holes you drilled through the aluminium frame of the window into the steel were not treated with protective paint etc... Several years later have you noticed any signs of corrosion?
thanks for bravely showing this in public. Councils across Australia must find this useful to help draft their plans to save you from yourself whilst taking your money. Ned Kelly must be rolling in his grave.
I have just got my first container, yesterday, will be doing this very soon with any luck. Any tips on how to get a round 4" hole for wood burner flue?
Hi there. I am interested in the width dimension of the window that you acquired. I expect that there were limitations due to the distance between the support "corrugations" in the walls of the storage container. Is this distance standardized?
Hey Paul are you going to do a video on cladding the outside of the container. I would LOVE to see that. I am about to work on my first container home in a few weeks and am so excited. Love your videos they are very very helpful :0
Propertyexit Hi Propertyexit, I have no plans to put exterior cladding on my containers. It would change the external dimensions of the container which would make it oversize for transport regulations without special permit. The driver breathed in through his teeth and started shaking his head when I said I had welded 50mm brackets onto the roof rails. He loaded it but not without making a point, and me having to remove my solar panel rails. Great news about your container, good luck with your project and send me a container "selfie" Cheers Paul
Paul Chambers What size tubing did you use for the window frame? A little nervous I have only welded twice and it was years ago, but you make it look so easy:0
Propertyexit Hi Propertyexit, bless you, I know that feeling. I had never MIG welded before the project started and I only did stick welding at school where I made a set of car ramps. LOL (I was 15 years old). I watched the two video I have links to. If you are nervous or unsure, watch them. There are links in the sunroof chapter of ebook 1 and I guess on the sunroof video description. (let me know if you need help to find them). The frame I use is 50mm x 50mm x 1.6mm galvanized. Weld outdoors, galvanizing gives off toxic fumes or buy plain steel. I used a fair amount of welding wire learning on trial pieces. I also only show the best bits of my welding, I have a selection of repairs I had to do because I blew a hole in the steel. The only difference is now I can fill the holes. Practice makes perfect. Cheers Paul
We started thinking industrial theme might be cool or interesting. We froze and cooked. We hung everything we could find to insulate. If you look at our later videos of the interior, the walls now have timber frames, insulated and sheeted. Now it is comfortable. Cheers Paul
Hi Paul Very nice channel. I've been resistant to the shipping container idea due to concerns about structural integrity once big holes are cut, insulation and because like you (when you started!) i'm a wood person and have never learnt to weld ... but the portability keeps me coming back ;). I take it you didn't add any structural support except the frame? Have you added any elsewhere? (sorry you probably cover this in another video) My latest idea would be a 40 foot container with a greenhouse/living area attached down one wall - all demountable if the powers that be decreed. I'm tempted to just cut out that entire wall and replace it with timber framing where needed (some would be open plan) with a laminated header beam the full length to allow large gaps. I'd be interested in where you think that ranks on the crazy scale! Cheers, Malcolm
Hi Malcom, I was modest in hole cutting and only welded in the frame. Welding is easy. Taking out an entire wall would probably make it very difficult to move the container again. You would need welded beams in my opinion to allow that. With and entire wall out, the floor sags and the roof drops. The green house idea is great, I have seen earthships using the concept. It would be good insulation. I would use a couple of glass sliding doors to achieve it and maintain the structure. Follow the links in my video "shipping container house - how to MIG weld off-grid". It will clarify the difficulty. Cheers Paul
Paul, thanks for the quick reply. I see what you mean about welded beams - certainly anything that compromises moving defeats the whole idea of containers. As i understand it the long sides are both load bearing and bracing and the bracing part alone probably makes cutting too big a hole problematic. If I decide to go with a container I'll definitely buy your books, but I'm still torn. I have built a conventional house but since then the red tape and official interference has just exploded (with even more restrictions on owner builders) Hence my temptation to bypass the lot next time, but sadly I think building the absolute minimum legal house and getting that signed off on ... and then adding all manner of 'mind your own business' additions is probably the best idea ... but I keep trying to avoid that anyway! A couple of minor points I've learnt along the way (while making plenty of my own mistakes) Yes you have the blanket insulation the wrong way round (but if it works it works) What I would have done is run the blanket the full length of the container and then screwed through wall and insulation with roofing screws to secure the studs (which is how it is secured under corrugated iron roofing) Would have saved cutting a hundred pieces (yes, don't you just hate it when people point things like that out!) And flashing over windows and doors means you aren't relying on a silicone seal (but again, if it is just for you, it isn't a drama re-caulking if/when required) Thanks again.
There is a lot of wisdom in starting with the minimum standard council blessed house. After that, I think you will get more freedom. I work on my own, so could not be on the outside screwing the studs whilst being inside holding them. Flashing is a great idea. I wanted to put up a bull nose roof over the windows for shade. That would make the sealing less relevant. Good luck with your deliberations. Cheers Paul
Bily Rodriguez Hi Bily. If you watch my YT video "shipping container house - sunroof for catching water" I think it will answer your question. Get back to me if you have another question. Cheers Paul
When you weld on galvanized steel and you dont grind off the coating first . It releases toxic materials. Poisonous. Urethane is a better sealer for this application. Silicone has acetone init and that damages most painted surfaces.
Hi Paul. Nice job! What part of Australia are you in? Vic..southern NSW? Did you have to get planning approval for the build? Some councils can be a real pain in the arse. Cheers
what are your solutions for fixing condensation problems? I suspect that when you frame your windows with steel, the outside cold will be transferred inside your home. what is your solution to this? thank you for the great video. :)
+alzathoth Hi Alzathoth. I answer these question in a full reply on my webpage. It is the fourth blog down on the blog page. "Our fears of sweating containers". I will see if I am allowed to post the link in this reply. www.buildshippingcontainerhouse.com/blog-sweating_containers.html.
+tbirdracefan I have spent months researching into building container homes and found a great website at Magic Container Plans (check it out on google)
+tbirdracefan interesting points ,if anyone else needs to find out about build your own container house try Alkarno Container Alchemist (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my co-worker got excellent success with it.
Tks for sharing, great vid! - One specific question: WE LIKE TO SETUP ISO CONTAINERS WITH SLIDES (as we want use them mobile on a truck+trailer for travelling through Europe). ANY SOLUTIONS HOW TO BUILD GOOD (Side) SLIDES ?! THE Military Nato Shelters with double slides are definitely too expensive (up to 150-200,000 Euros) to buy. - Tks in advance giving orientation about sources and costs. :-)
I have a worry with large windows in the Philippines, due to 2 things, uninvited guests and Typhoons. Typhoons like your twisters blow crap around that can smash windows. I was thinking of using the cut out to make a storm cover that hangs on a hinge and you can drop it down in a typhoon or if you are going away for a week and putting a lock on it, any Ideas ?
+Noel Sowerby I also considered that very seriously. Particularly when I was not living on site. The steel is a bit unwieldy and really quite heavy for a simple shutter. I would be more drawn to lockable bars making a security shutter. Cheers Paul
Its like a national geografic documentary. Good video. 🙌🏽
Simple and to the point, one of the better container home videos. And no crap music. Ideal!
Hi Kdmc40, thankyou, It is nice to hear my format has been enjoyed. I always tried to keep them as short as possible. Hence they are as you find them. Cheers Paul
10/10 killer video no bs no unecessary talking
Your the man love the vibes thank you !
This was awesome. And showing all the little details, like the dog on the bed, the gentle rain, ect.. makes me want to get a container and do stuff like you did so I can enjoy the same experience. Thank you.
Hi elizabeth, welcome to our adventure. Lovely to meet you. Cheers Paul
Apologise for the lower case E :-)
Paul Chambers Lol! Thank you for sharing your adventures, it's a like a mental vacation away from living in the city :-)
I enjoyed watching this. The amount of speaking compliments the amount of demonstration. very well done.
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Good video!
Always set your welder using some SCRAP of the same thickness and material as what you intend to weld. Saves grinding.
Cheers. Yes, I have got some galvanizing pain ready to go. I presume that would be also good to use on the odd patched of rust if i sand them out as well? Then some paint over the top. Although I would like to re-paint the whole thing at some point. I will have a go at the flue over the next few days. I have got one of those roof flashing's from ebay that should give me a good seal. Thank you for taking the time to put all of this up.
Brilliant work Paul! Very nice indeed! Your videos have given me many ideas for when I built my container home! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with all of us!
Welcome to the channel. Good luck with you ideas and adventure. Cheers Paul
Before you get caught up rubbing and spraying the rusty sections. Buy a bottle of the spray on rust inhibitor. Spray all the dubious sections. Its like water but really works. It turns the rust black and no more problem. The best colour to paint the container for insulation from cooking in summer is ARCTIC WHITE. Bear that in mind. I was forced into green which is dreadful for thermal insulation. My white storage container is a LOT cooler in summer. Cheers Paul
Thats a good shout about the rust stuff, I may just pop that on a few specs on the inside before I insulate and line. I will do the outside in the future, its not bad on rust so I can just concentrate on the inside. I had already seen your tip about painting it white. I was going to do the roof and two sides white, and then the side that can be seen with cladding or re-painted green. I have been making widow frames and refubing old metal once over the last few days. May go in next weekend!
Hello Paul, I'm glad I found your channel. I used to deliver shipping containers, for sale and rent, here in the states. I have a 40' unit with cargo doors on each end. I've been looking for ideas for it besides just storage. I love what you are doing down there! great videos! Thanks, Chip
Hi Chip, welcome to the channel. You have a blank canvas on your hands and the things you could do with it are endless. Best of luck with your new found project and send a pic if you get time. Cheers Paul
Very impressive. I got my container workshop yesterday and i have to install windows.
Great Video. Thank you.
Any noticeable noise increases afterwards, or cold/heat loss? Love that you guys are really doing all this. Hopefully more follow your example.
again a very nice explanatory helpfull video, your calm suiting voice-over makes it sound as it's an easypeasy even if you screw up, it's not a problem, you just go ahead and fix it , no worries, super relaxed and laid back :) Best guide to making a container home i found on youtube. Thank you very much
Hi Partyflockske, welcome to the channel. Nice to have you along. Cheers Paul
Great stuff Paul, really well done. I'm sure we'll use much of your techniques for our build along the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon.
Paul... I just came across your you tube channel. Thank You for posting these videos. I am learning alot from your channel.
+Serena Hi Serena, welcome to the channel. It is nice to have you join our adventure. Cheers Paul
greaT JOB Mate ! I did the same instead of metal ,i used redwood for the window frame and angle iron from a old bed frame and screwed into the wood, thanks .. happy trails...
Well done using a wood frame, a lot of people ask if it can be done. Because I learned to weld I never fully explored the options. Cheers Paul
Very clear and thorough. I love the attention to detail. I would have put a piece of metal over the window as a flashing to ensure rain can never get in at that point and ideally a flashing at cill. I can see you used silicone but that might fail.
My long term plans involve a big sunshade roof over the window, that will keep the sun out but preserve the view. Cheers Paul
+Joe Walshe Use 3m 5200 instead of silicone. It's designed for through-hull marine joints on boats and works very well. I even potted my wifi dongle when I poked it through my shop wall. It's versatile stuff and you won't want to use conventional sealants for such jobs again.
+Joe Walshe a sunshade will of course keep the water out.. for just a thin strip, we here in the us, call it a 'drip rail'.. keeps water from running down the side and seeping into the top of the door.
Hi Paul. Great job... you made it looks so easy but I know better than that. Thanks for sharing
Spray the raw hole with galvanizing paint to reduce corrosion. Works well when hole is still warm.I tend to put a top coat on after to match the container colour because I like it to look tidy. I had to replace my first 4 inch flue with a 6 inch stainless steel as the 4inch did not draw properly. Good luck. Paul
All changes are for the better. We will add decent curtains to help insulate as the window is only single glazed. It feels like a home now. More windows will be added further down the track. Cheers Paul
Nice project with an architectural look when done.
Thanks for focusing on just the window. Thanks! 🇹🇹
Love your videos, and your thought process regarding work/projects.
thank you for uploading all of these videos!!
+mrkennyfernand Hi Kenny, I am glad you are enjoying them. Thank you for the comment. Cheers Paul
Hi Paul thanks for the video, cheers from Costa Rica!...
Hi Gean, Costa Rica, thats amazing. I know the internet is global, but the reach it has continues to astound me. Cheers from "down under" Paul
Paul Chambers Yes it is amazing!! I am look at your videos due that I want to either build my house with this container use or get into this kind of business, thanks again!
You have a very good documentary voice. Very interesting.
Congratulations and good luck. To make the hole in the container roof for your 4 inch flue you will need a baby grinder. Mark the circle and use a cutting disc to cut the bulk out of it. To get a perfect round hole, use a small grinding disc. Hold the disk close to flat and grind the edge close. The circle of the disk will create a smooth circle shape to match the desired hole. Cut it out sitting on the roof not underneath.
Looks great, and the view is a nice bonus
it may also be worth building up around the flue with some blocks. If your gunna insulate it then the flue is a huge hole in that insulation if you put the block work up you can atleast offset that hole with some thermal mass and maximise the heating time per fire.
Just a thought. Good luck with your build, i'm working on a 45ft aluminium one atm.
super bien se type et un touche a touts et en plus que de la récupérations en somme un génie . merci encore pour les vidéos
Very good job. Is a placer to see. Saludos amigo from Spain/Canary Islands
Hi Pauli, welcome to the channel, nice to meet you. Cheers Paul
A video well done. Great voice awesome explanation. I enjoy watching all your videos. Say hi to your wife also. I didn't see her this time around.
Hi Dwayne, thankyou for the encouragement. Sarah get more time on camera in the later videos. The earlier she was holding the camera! Cheers Paul
Very nicely done! If you could get your hands on some Co2/Argon mixed gas for the welder you would notice a huge difference. (FYI if your right handed start from your right and weld to your left. Little piece of info.) Enjoy
I would love that. So far I have never used Argon but everyone has agreed with your assessment of better welds and probably easier. :-)
Sabe falta um fogão a lenha com uma churrasqueira
Welcome to the channel Marcia, Cheers Paul
I dream of doing this one day. Nice reveal shot with the metal falling out and a wave!
Thankyou, Cheers Paul
Sure brightens up your room! Nice job!
Hi theminertom11551
The window is a standard house 2.4m wide x 1.2m tall. It is a good idea not to make big holes in containers. I would not make a hole bigger than this. If I were to repeat the process I would weld an extra vertical beam a little before the window frame. I would weld the vertical in prior to making the hole for the pre-fabricated frame. Other than that I would do it again. I have not used standardised distances and did not fully understand your question. Cheers Paul
Your welds look better then mine. :) Still learning on the go as well. The end result is great though. That is what counts.
Hi TZadvantage, I started as a total beginner and my improvement came from practice. I am sure you will overtake me with time. I was able to get acceptable results and a grinding disk makes thinks look a lot tidier. Cheers Paul
@@paulcreatesuccess your level of welding is still very low ...
A Mig welder should run perfectly smooth, sounding like an angry wasp swarm!
Adjust on scrap material and write down the exact adjustments of your welder..
Lay out some thin plate or wet sacks/heavy cloth catching the sparks, instead of trivialising starting fire
I would have put concrete on top of the grass🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♀️🔥🔥..but that was so cute when the metal feel. I said you did it and then you did the cute wave lol.
Hi Jennifer, nice to meet you. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers Paul
I was wondering if the glass was bear proof but then I realized your in Australia. Cheers from Florida.
It is definitely Koala bear proof. I loved your question. Cheers Paul
Also, using silicon and a barrier, block in the valley of the roof close to where the flue comes out.This will build a little wall round the hole, to force any pooling water away from the gap. You can get red heat proof silicon to seal the flue pipe to the steel. If that does not make sense let me know and I will send a picture.
super useful for my graphics project, thank you so much Paul!
Awesome video, and great tip about using the cardboard! Thank you so much, and keep up the good work! :-)
Great job with the video and great explanation!
Nice job Paul
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Looks like you wire feed was up a bit high. Try putting your heat onto the thicker metal of the window frame and less on the can walls
really appreciate your videos they have answered the questions i have. cheers mate
If you grind away the top layer of galvanizing around the joint down to bare steel you will get much better welds.
At the moment passive airconditioning and a 240v fan. We put in a small aircon unit that will run off the solar panel. I developed a fault and has been returned. I will video it when I resume that project. Cheers Paul
Great post I am sure the same method would work for sliding doors - very informative
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nicely done window & informative video.
Nice! Beautiful view!
+alan headrick Hi Alan, thankyou. Welcome to the container house channel. Cheers Paul
Nice job mate... I'm just doing one into a wall of cool-room sandwich panel.
Good video, very instructional. Thanks :)
I always love this kind of videos. You should however, learn how to weld properly before you start ... especially before you present your work on RUclips. Just a suggestion. Love the container home projects.
+Steve Fiorito Hi Steve, welcome to the channel. thanks for the feedback. More videos to come so I hope you stay to enjoy the adventure. Cheers Paul
He’s not giving welding tutorials Steve!! Did it work? Yes! So who cares?
great work and great video! lovely
Would there be anything stronger or more durable than silicone to seal windows? Thanks for the video. You seem quite capable and skilled. I hope you are enjoying the view!
Hi N. Barret, I have not looked for anything to replace silicon as the sealant. Hopefully someone reading this might be able to suggest an alternative. If you find something though please let me know and I will add it to the wisdom section of the ebooks as an alternative. The view is lovely. We are enjoying some rain at the moment and the water tanks are filling nicely. Cheers Paul
After some research I found www.bottompaintstore.com/interlux-boatyard-bedding-compound-214-p-33358.html {People use this sort of thing to secure metal boat parts to wooden decks} There are other brands and types of course. It bonds firmly but is still a little bit flexible for waterproofing. You can heat the product with a torch or heat gun and then cut into it to remove the window box etc.
So there are products out there that should hold up better and longer than silicone. It would be a shame if your window leaked and it was preventable.
Take care!
If you don't mind me asking, what will you do if you become old and frail? Do you have to save up money now in order to move into old folks home later? Please don't be offended.
Hi Neil, this is a question that has been considered. We only get a short window to live this lifestyle. In reality I should have started earlier. We will do it for as long as it works, but there is a plan B. I am hoping to get a while before I have to swap chainsaw for slippers. Drop me a line via the contact form if you want a more complete answer. Cheers paul
Blocks all the way round like a fireplace and chimney, that way you can store a much of the heat as possible.
The aluminium is.. different lol Its easy to cut but the side posts are a bugger to get through. Width wise its the same but the life span on its better. Especially by the sea where my site is. they are usually used for food transport which is good if you worry bout hazardous chemicals left over in it.
Very nice work. Thanks.
+WindowReplacementAgencyWisconsin :-)
Do you mean blocks around the top or the or all the way up it? Aluminium sounds interesting, more like a porter cabin? Little wider as well?
What insulation are you using? I'm using closed cell insulation. its got a good thermal conductivity and it will eliminate condensation on the inside. It can also provide additional structural support as well as providing a super airtight barrier.
Have you got any info about putting lining and insulating on the inside? I will want to get on with it once the widows are done. Any tips? I am using 2" insulation on the walls, 4" for the roof and 1" on the floor. Lined with combo of birch ply, normal ply and plasterboard(to be painted)
Hey. Very great video! Thank you!
Why didn't you weld-in the entire frame but used silicon?
Greetings!
I went to a big container importer and their offices were made of stacked containers.They used stitch welding and then a sealer to close the gap. I figured that stitch welding would stop the frame from going anywhere but the silicon would speed up the construction. The window is still working perfectly after 4 years. Cheers Paul
bedroom is bomb! fantastic!
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Beautiful & brilliant . Did you do any caulking, or is the silicone the sealant? Well done you 😘
Hi Nat, welcome to the channel. The silicon around the big window is holding up well after 4 years. Nothing else used. Cheers Paul
very nice work mate :)
Great video. Thank you! Subscribed.
+wolfywho Welcome to the channel wolfywho, I upload semi regularly so it is nice to have you along for the adventure. Cheers Paul
thanks for uploading this step by step - video. two questions though: isn´t there a nicer way to close the gap between the frame and the container then just filling it with silicon?
How´s the temperature inside the container during intensive sunshine - you don´t seem to you use any kind of insulation? saludo
The metal screws hold it mechanically in place and the silicon keeps it weatherproof. Putting on window furniture to make the joint look prettier is definitely a possibility. However at present I have more pressing tasks, like building and insulating the kitchen. We have insulation now. Watch "shipping container house - two years living in containers" or "insulating the shipping container living room". Inside temperature is reasonable on really hot days, and the solar powered air conditioner helps. Painting the containers white when I have time will make a BIG difference. Cheers Paul
Good thing u got a grinder
in the RV industry they use putty tape to seal windows and doors
Are you using a generator to weld? The reason I ask is a mig welder should make a better weld than that, even for a beginner. Without the correct voltage, a drop from using a cord that's too long, for example, will cause the welder to spit and sputter giving you that type of weld. Cheers.
I am on a generator with long chords, and i am using gas wire not gas. Also a beginner. I think its my practice level at fault and reluctant to blame the welder. Cheers Paul
I'm conscious the holes you drilled through the aluminium frame of the window into the steel were not treated with protective paint etc... Several years later have you noticed any signs of corrosion?
Good on ya Paul mate!
thanks for bravely showing this in public. Councils across Australia must find this useful to help draft their plans to save you from yourself whilst taking your money. Ned Kelly must be rolling in his grave.
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I have just got my first container, yesterday, will be doing this very soon with any luck. Any tips on how to get a round 4" hole for wood burner flue?
Hi there. I am interested in the width dimension of the window that you acquired. I expect that there were limitations due to the distance between the support "corrugations" in the walls of the storage container. Is this distance standardized?
Hey Paul are you going to do a video on cladding the outside of the container. I would LOVE to see that. I am about to work on my first container home in a few weeks and am so excited. Love your videos they are very very helpful :0
Propertyexit Hi Propertyexit, I have no plans to put exterior cladding on my containers. It would change the external dimensions of the container which would make it oversize for transport regulations without special permit. The driver breathed in through his teeth and started shaking his head when I said I had welded 50mm brackets onto the roof rails. He loaded it but not without making a point, and me having to remove my solar panel rails. Great news about your container, good luck with your project and send me a container "selfie" Cheers Paul
Paul Chambers What size tubing did you use for the window frame? A little nervous I have only welded twice and it was years ago, but you make it look so easy:0
Propertyexit Hi Propertyexit, bless you, I know that feeling. I had never MIG welded before the project started and I only did stick welding at school where I made a set of car ramps. LOL (I was 15 years old). I watched the two video I have links to. If you are nervous or unsure, watch them. There are links in the sunroof chapter of ebook 1 and I guess on the sunroof video description. (let me know if you need help to find them). The frame I use is 50mm x 50mm x 1.6mm galvanized. Weld outdoors, galvanizing gives off toxic fumes or buy plain steel. I used a fair amount of welding wire learning on trial pieces. I also only show the best bits of my welding, I have a selection of repairs I had to do because I blew a hole in the steel. The only difference is now I can fill the holes. Practice makes perfect. Cheers Paul
Amazing work!
Great video! ...is that a mig welder?
Your observation is correct. its a MIG. Cheers Paul
Very cool!! Thanks for sharing.
Mig welding 101 push the puddle when ever possible it's a lot easier than pulling it.
Thanks Andrew, I never did 100 to begin with. I will take your advice. Cheers Paul
Are you using the quilts on the walls as interior insulation or just aesthetics?
We started thinking industrial theme might be cool or interesting. We froze and cooked. We hung everything we could find to insulate. If you look at our later videos of the interior, the walls now have timber frames, insulated and sheeted. Now it is comfortable. Cheers Paul
Hi Paul
Very nice channel.
I've been resistant to the shipping container idea due to concerns about structural integrity once big holes are cut, insulation and because like you (when you started!) i'm a wood person and have never learnt to weld ... but the portability keeps me coming back ;).
I take it you didn't add any structural support except the frame? Have you added any elsewhere? (sorry you probably cover this in another video)
My latest idea would be a 40 foot container with a greenhouse/living area attached down one wall - all demountable if the powers that be decreed. I'm tempted to just cut out that entire wall and replace it with timber framing where needed (some would be open plan) with a laminated header beam the full length to allow large gaps. I'd be interested in where you think that ranks on the crazy scale!
Cheers,
Malcolm
Hi Malcom, I was modest in hole cutting and only welded in the frame. Welding is easy. Taking out an entire wall would probably make it very difficult to move the container again. You would need welded beams in my opinion to allow that. With and entire wall out, the floor sags and the roof drops. The green house idea is great, I have seen earthships using the concept. It would be good insulation. I would use a couple of glass sliding doors to achieve it and maintain the structure. Follow the links in my video "shipping container house - how to MIG weld off-grid". It will clarify the difficulty. Cheers Paul
Paul, thanks for the quick reply.
I see what you mean about welded beams - certainly anything that compromises moving defeats the whole idea of containers. As i understand it the long sides are both load bearing and bracing and the bracing part alone probably makes cutting too big a hole problematic.
If I decide to go with a container I'll definitely buy your books, but I'm still torn. I have built a conventional house but since then the red tape and official interference has just exploded (with even more restrictions on owner builders) Hence my temptation to bypass the lot next time, but sadly I think building the absolute minimum legal house and getting that signed off on ... and then adding all manner of 'mind your own business' additions is probably the best idea ... but I keep trying to avoid that anyway!
A couple of minor points I've learnt along the way (while making plenty of my own mistakes) Yes you have the blanket insulation the wrong way round (but if it works it works) What I would have done is run the blanket the full length of the container and then screwed through wall and insulation with roofing screws to secure the studs (which is how it is secured under corrugated iron roofing) Would have saved cutting a hundred pieces (yes, don't you just hate it when people point things like that out!) And flashing over windows and doors means you aren't relying on a silicone seal (but again, if it is just for you, it isn't a drama re-caulking if/when required)
Thanks again.
There is a lot of wisdom in starting with the minimum standard council blessed house. After that, I think you will get more freedom. I work on my own, so could not be on the outside screwing the studs whilst being inside holding them. Flashing is a great idea. I wanted to put up a bull nose roof over the windows for shade. That would make the sealing less relevant. Good luck with your deliberations. Cheers Paul
Paul what is that raising the galvanized roof up?
Bily Rodriguez Hi Bily. If you watch my YT video "shipping container house - sunroof for catching water" I think it will answer your question. Get back to me if you have another question. Cheers Paul
When you weld on galvanized steel and you dont grind off the coating first . It releases toxic materials. Poisonous.
Urethane is a better sealer for this application. Silicone has acetone init and that damages most painted surfaces.
Well done!
Thankyou, Cheers Paul
Hi Paul. Nice job! What part of Australia are you in? Vic..southern NSW? Did you have to get planning approval for the build? Some councils can be a real pain in the arse. Cheers
Hi David, Im in NSW. I think people should ask and be granted planning approval. Thanks for the support . Cheers Paul
good video thanks mate well done
Good morning Teuqna, you are most welcome. Welcome to the channel. Cheers Paul
How did the windows affect heat loss
awesome work
what are your solutions for fixing condensation problems? I suspect that when you frame your windows with steel, the outside cold will be transferred inside your home. what is your solution to this? thank you for the great video. :)
+alzathoth Hi Alzathoth. I answer these question in a full reply on my webpage. It is the fourth blog down on the blog page. "Our fears of sweating containers". I will see if I am allowed to post the link in this reply. www.buildshippingcontainerhouse.com/blog-sweating_containers.html.
like the cardboard tip.
+tbirdracefan :-) Cheers Paul
+tbirdracefan I have spent months researching into building container homes and found a great website at Magic Container Plans (check it out on google)
+tbirdracefan interesting points ,if anyone else needs to find out about build your own container house try Alkarno Container Alchemist (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my co-worker got excellent success with it.
+Vania Angela Searching for that only turns up RUclips videos where you have left a comment suggesting we search for it.
I have not chosen insulation yet, currently we are hanging reflective bubble wrap. Until we address insulation properly.
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Tks for sharing, great vid! - One specific question: WE LIKE TO SETUP ISO CONTAINERS WITH SLIDES (as we want use them mobile on a truck+trailer for travelling through Europe). ANY SOLUTIONS HOW TO BUILD GOOD (Side) SLIDES ?! THE Military Nato Shelters with double slides are definitely too expensive (up to 150-200,000 Euros) to buy. - Tks in advance giving orientation about sources and costs. :-)
Very nice.
I have a worry with large windows in the Philippines, due to 2 things, uninvited guests and Typhoons. Typhoons like your twisters blow crap around that can smash windows. I was thinking of using the cut out to make a storm cover that hangs on a hinge and you can drop it down in a typhoon or if you are going away for a week and putting a lock on it, any Ideas ?
+Noel Sowerby I also considered that very seriously. Particularly when I was not living on site. The steel is a bit unwieldy and really quite heavy for a simple shutter. I would be more drawn to lockable bars making a security shutter. Cheers Paul
Beautiful!
Thankyou Tom, Cheers Paul
What's the size and the tipe of de metal profile you using to make the frames??
+Felipe Ataide Barreto Hi Felipe, 50mm x 50mm x 1.6mm thickness. Galvanized steel. :-) Cheers Paul
how do you cool the container?