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    How to Build a Simple Three Bedroom Shipping Container House
    How to Build a Simple Three Bedroom Shipping Container House
    How to Build a Simple Three Bedroom Shipping Container House
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    How to Build a Simple Three Bedroom Shipping Container House

    By Bill Hebner

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    Architects in the western world spend their time creating “form”, building that are not just buildings... they are an expression of art... When architects use shipping containers to build they are creating something cool... too cool for most of us that want a practical place to live.

    Township people in Africa and other developing countries want “function”. With whatever I can find, please just give me a place to be safe and to sleep out of the rain. Shipping containers used as homes this way are nothing but a box, and they can get hot, too hot....

    But what if we could combine form and function into one space and build a practical shipping container house that is insulated, not hard on the eyes, and costs less than a modest car. Would that be just right?

    We believe we have created this Goldie locks of shipping container houses. The Hebnerhouse is designed to be useful for most environments; the developing world, as a summer cabin or in-law suite, for the survivalist, or for the DIY builder that just wants to get away from overpriced and over designed spaces.

    This book is a how to make it “Just right” with simple important things to keep in mind to make your simple home possible.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBill Hebner
    Release dateMay 28, 2015
    ISBN9781311913203
    How to Build a Simple Three Bedroom Shipping Container House
    Author

    Bill Hebner

    Bill Hebner has been building houses in Mexico and Africa for 20 years.

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      How to Build a Simple Three Bedroom Shipping Container House - Bill Hebner

      How To Build A Simple Three Bedroom

      Shipping Container House

      A Step-by-Step Guide

      By

      Bill Hebner

      Copyright 2015

      James Hebner

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Contents

      Construction Steps for a 60m2 House

      Introduction

      Building Order

      Tools Needed

      Container Prep

      Compressor tools (optional)

      Painting

      Stages of Building

      1. Source Materials and Permits

      2. Concrete Foundations

      3. Locate First Fix Utilities

      4. Prepare the Undersides

      5. Place the Container

      6. Sandblast or Grind

      7. Cut Out and Install Windows

      8. Weld the Container Tops Together

      9. Create Opening and Zipper Cut Walls

      10. Cut Out Internal Doors

      11. Install Door Frames

      12. Security Door Installation

      13. Build Roof Gable Ends and Install Roof Purlins

      14. Install Electrics

      15. Prep the Container to Receive Insulation

      16. Insulate the House

      17. Spray Internal Insulation Gaps and Ceiling

      18. Paint the Container Internally

      19. Install Bathroom and Kitchen Plumbing

      20. Second Fix Utilities

      21. External Insulation

      22. Paint or Render External Insulation

      23. Roofing

      24. Hang Doors and Install Glass

      25. Install Bathroom Partition Wall and Tiling

      26. Final Finishing and Flooring

      Conclusion

      Appendix 1: Costings from Cashbuild April 2014

      Appendix 2 – Additional Visuals

      A Note from the Author

      Construction Steps for a 60m² House

      (Suitable for the RDP Reconstruction Development Program)

      Introduction

      The modular use of existing 12m (40ft) long, grade 2 shipping containers for housing has been building momentum in many countries in the developed world since the early 90’s. Utilizing the containers, not as finished rooms but as complete structural components is opening the door for creative, fast and affordable housing and commercial spaces, for all parts of the developing world and particularly for Africa.

      The Hebner house is not fancy. It does not require a lot of skill and is outrageously economical to build with the first unit costing just under $10,000 USD (£7,000). If you are looking for something more custom-made then I would suggest you talk to an architect as this house was tried and tested for humanitarian relief with very little access to power tools and skilled labour. At the end of this project you will have a simple 60m², 3 bedroom home that in its basic layout can occur in as little as 3 days with a team of 6 - 8 men or in well under a month by yourself with maybe a little help from a friend. This handbook is written as a simple step by step guide to help you speed up the process and to reduce waste in materials and time by avoiding the mistakes we made. This booklet is by no means exhaustive and assumes basic construction skills exist in at least one member of the construction team. For the DIY enthusiast that wants

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