“Shipping Container Homes” by Louis Meier speaks to a growing niche of people looking for alternative housing. With housing prices soaring, it’s no wonder people are looking for different ways to live the American dream.
I have worked out of shipping containers for most of my 23-year military career, so I can vouch for their durability in extreme conditions. These things can withstand the worst of the worst.
They are also cheaper than conventional houses. Prices have increased since the release of this book; however, they are still reasonable.
You can customize the doors and window locations of your container and add a roof as well. There are many ways to perform the work yourself or have someone build it to your specifications. Here are my takeaways from the book.
1) If you are looking for a minimalist lifestyle, a shipping container home may be for you. A standard container provides about 200 square feet of livable area.
2) Shipping containers are modular so that you can add additional spaces to your current setup. This capability allows you to expand as you see fit instead of buying a mansion upfront.
3) Shipping containers are massive metal boxes; thus, they require installing insulation inside the walls. If you don’t add insulation, you will either freeze or melt—depending on the season.
4) You can get a nice single container for roughly $20,000. The amount today is probably a little higher than what the book quotes.
5) Adding a roof can help protect your container from water damage. Shipping containers are naturally flat on top; therefore, an unroofed container can suffer from water settling on the top.
Is the shipping container lifestyle for you? That’s a personal question that only you can answer. I would love to place a shipping container on my 3-acre lot.
I think the idea of living in a 200 square feet house is fantastic and will lead to a more natural living experience. But, again, these lifestyle choices are yours to decide.
The pricing and options on shipping containers are fantastic, but you have to follow local regulations (of course). If this interests you, then this book is a must-read. It has a very detailed synopsis of testing soil, foundations, and customizing your shipping container home.
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