There are Many Benefits to Shipping Container ADU’s:

1. Fire Resistance

Our shipping container ADU’s utilize non-combustible steel framing for our floor, wall and roof assemblies in lieu of the dimensional wood used for these in conventional construction.

Our shipping container ADU’s are approximately 95% finished upon delivery to your site. All work before delivery day occurs at our manufacturing facility as opposed to on your property. We utilize the shipping container’s natural “shipping competency” to bring your home to you and set it up in a jiffy, rather than having contractor’s working on your properties for months on end the way conventional construction requires.

Building Envelope: a continuous, sealed and insulated building envelope utilizing spray foam, low VOC liquid sealants and rubber gaskets creates a highly efficient structure.
Vented Metal Roof: a framed metal roof installed atop the container utilizing highly reflected galvalume metal panels and a well vented attic space below it reflects immense amounts of heat
Exterior Wall Cladding: siding installed over the exterior walls shades the container and prevents heat transfer from the sub via convection, resulting in a cool shell despite clear skies.

Structural Design: The design of shipping containers is optimized for strength. They have a rigid frame with strong corner posts, and the walls, roof, and floor are designed to be load-bearing. This design allows containers to be stacked on top of each other during transport, which is a testament to their strength.
Load Capacity: A standard 20-foot shipping container can typically carry up to about 25,000 to 28,000 kilograms (55,000 to 62,000 pounds). The 40-foot versions can carry more, although the total weight must remain within transport limits.
Stacking Ability: Shipping containers are designed to be stacked. A standard container can typically be stacked up to seven or eight units high when fully loaded, which demonstrates their incredible strength and structural integrity.

Strong Construction: Shipping containers high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel construction make them significantly more difficult to break into compared to standard wooden or light metal structures. Continuous heavy gauge steel walls make the walls reinforced against penetrations, even bullets commonly used by thieves and burglars.

Steel Doors and Locking Mechanisms: The steel doors on shipping containers are robust and, when combined with a good quality lock, provide a strong deterrent to casual thieves.

Shipping containers are designed to be both mold resistant and waterproof to ensure the safe transport of goods across various environments. Here's how these features are achieved:
Steel Shell: Shipping containers are constructed from Corten steel, a type of weather-resistant steel. This material forms a protective layer of rust when exposed to weather, which prevents further corrosion. Corten steel is also non-porous, which makes it unsuitable for mold growth.
Waterproofing: The design of shipping containers ensures they are watertight. This includes:
- Robust Seals: The doors are fitted with rubber seals that prevent water ingress, keeping the interior dry.
- Water-Tight Construction: The joints and corners of the container are welded to create a seamless and watertight structure.
Ventilation: Proper ventilation is essential to prevent moisture buildup inside the container. Containers often have small, strategically placed vents that allow air circulation while preventing water and pests from entering. This ventilation helps to regulate internal humidity levels, reducing the risk of mold growth.
Flooring: The flooring inside shipping containers is typically made from marine-grade plywood, which is known for its durability and resistance to moisture. This plywood is often treated with chemicals to further resist mold and rot.

A continuous, critter-impenetrable building envelope will keep even the most pesky critters from invading your home. The way many container owners put it: “lock it, leave it, and don’t worry about it”.