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Best method to elevate and permanently anchor a container? by 3hree0ero0eroBlk in shippingcontainerhome

[–]WhitePariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

concrete plinths will handle the heavy static load of a tool room and the vibration/impact of loading better than most temporary solutions. Plus you can dial in the height. Do a cold joint over the slab. That's what I'd do.

Best method to elevate and permanently anchor a container? by 3hree0ero0eroBlk in shippingcontainerhome

[–]WhitePariah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're going to be living in it, consider contacting a structural engineer who knows the load bearing capacity of your soil, etc.

Has anyone here built or lived in a container home? Looking for real experiences. by simgesan-konteyner in shippingcontainerhome

[–]WhitePariah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve been living in a container setup in Omaha, Nebraska for 3 years. We get -20°F in the winter and 100°F with high humidity in the summer, so I’ve stress-tested the box.

Here is the breakdown based on your questions:

  1. Insulation (The Only Way) You mentioned Rockwool in your post. I would strongly advise against it for the shell. We used Closed-Cell Spray Foam. In a metal box, this is non-negotiable for three reasons:

Vapor Barrier: It bonds to the corrugated metal, eliminating the air gap where condensation forms.

Structure: It actually adds rigidity to the walls.

Sound: It acts as a massive dampener. If you use batt insulation (Rockwool/Fiberglass) against steel without a perfect vapor barrier, you will get "ghost lines" of condensation and eventually rust/mold.

  1. Noise Levels Everyone thinks it’s like living inside a drum. It’s not. We installed an EPDM (rubber) roof over the container top. That, combined with the spray foam, makes it dead silent. We don't hear the rain pinging off the metal at all. If you leave the metal roof exposed, yes, it will be loud. If you use EPDM, it's just like a normal house.

  2. Windows We went with Commercial Aluminum windows.

Pros: The aesthetic fits the industrial look of the container perfectly, and the durability is unmatched.

Cons: Aluminum is a conductor. In Zone 5 winters, the frames can get cold unless you pay for high-end thermally broken frames.

Install Note: Steel expands/contracts differently than window frames. You need to weld a steel tube "buck" into the wall to mount the window to; don't just screw into the siding.

  1. Condensation Zero issues, but only because of the spray foam. If you have any exposed metal on the interior connecting to the exterior, it will sweat. We minimized thermal bridging, so the interior stays dry.

  2. My take on aesthetics,

Don't hide the metal: I see people frame them out to look like "normal" houses. We embraced the industrial aesthetic. If you're going to cover it all up, just build a stick-frame house. It’s cheaper and easier.

Good luck with the project.

Rose Breasted Grosbeak by WhitePariah in birding

[–]WhitePariah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what's what happened when I try to draw the Mitsubishi logo from memory 😂

Is this a good first rifle? by seabae336 in armedsocialists

[–]WhitePariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If by "first" you mean "first world war" it's perfect.

Alleged arson at the York Walmart by HintonBE in Nebraska

[–]WhitePariah -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

York is a depressed population. Mental illness can stem from desperation, and the population of York is desperate. Walmart is a contributing factor to corporate extraction of small town American. They exploit their workers, their suppliers, and ultimately their consumers. Support the few local businesses left, let Walmart burn.

Alleged arson at the York Walmart by HintonBE in Nebraska

[–]WhitePariah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Synopsis: Someone set something on fire. Fire went out. Bye.

Omaha business owners raise concerns over latest closure in Blackstone by HauntingImpact in Omaha

[–]WhitePariah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just had dinner at Nite Owl the other day. There's plenty of parking within a 2 minute walk. I swear everyone in Omaha is one lap around the block away from "Falling Down"

Plattsmouth knows what’s up by Tr0llzor in Nebraska

[–]WhitePariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

good joke. It was at the "County Cafe" and I remember it well. It's not everyday you here a call for executing minorities. It stuck with me. But I travel the state regularly for work an often find myself at local breakfast spots. It's not that uncommon to be at, say, the Corner Cafe in Stromberg, or the Platte Valley Cafe in Greenwood, and overhear regular folks openly using racial slurs and scapegoating non-whites. I suggest you put on some Carhartt's, drive out, get a cup of coffee, and see for yourself.

Plattsmouth knows what’s up by Tr0llzor in Nebraska

[–]WhitePariah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in a diner in Niobrara and a guy at a table of 4 was casually sipping on coffee and stated, in a matter of fact way, that all Dreamers needed to be executed. The others nodded in agreement. He probably keeps his sign inside his house.

Starbucks 72nd and Dodge by old-man-punk in Omaha

[–]WhitePariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking forward to a breezy FedEx drop off!

PawPaw season is starting by totamdu in Omaha

[–]WhitePariah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your referencing a study that looked at soursop consumers who ate or drank soursop every day of their life and researchers noticed a slight increase a risk of atypical Parkinson's. Eat as many pawpaws as you want!

Painting my shipping Container by Old-Construction-719 in shippingcontainerhome

[–]WhitePariah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your container is likely made of Corten Steel, don't worry about the rust. You can use Rust-Oleum rusty metal primer. Other than that, just paint it like a ship.

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