What is the lifespan of a container home?

Before we get into the specifics, let's cover the basics. A shipping container delivery involves transporting a container from one location to another, whether from a port to a construction site or a depot to your doorstep.

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At Boxhub, we have established a network of local carriers who are experts in delivering containers. These carriers are sourced by our first-rate logistics team and have completed hundreds of deliveries to different locations such as rural farms, commercial lots and residential properties. They will deliver your container on a trailer that tilts or rolls back, which means there's no need for special equipment like a forklift or crane to unload them. These trailers are designed to handle the weight and size of the containers, making the unloading process as easy as lifting the trailer so the container can roll off in a controlled way.

Our delivery partners are responsible for:

1. Inspecting the container at the depot: At the depot, the container is loaded onto our trailers with a crane and the driver is responsible for checking them for structural damage and holes. They also test the doors to make sure they open and close and check the inside. If the container doesn&#;t meet Boxhub's condition guarantee, it&#;s rejected and another container is loaded.

2. Safe Delivery and Placement: Our delivery partners are trained to handle the specific requirements of shipping container delivery, including the proper loading and unloading procedures. However, the driver has the right to refuse delivery if they don&#;t feel a drop-site is safe for people or property.

As a Boxhub customer, you are responsible for ensuring your site is safe and accessible for the driver to deliver your container. This includes ensuring that there is sufficient space for the container to be offloaded and positioned correctly (see our delivery checklist below). You may also need to obtain any necessary permits or clearances, depending on the regulations in your area. 

Before your delivery driver arrives, verify that the truck will have enough space to maneuver your property. To successfully access and maneuver your property, our carriers require:

• - Clearance width of 14ft (including any gates, fences, or access roads).
• - Clearance height of 16ft.

To unload your shipping container safely, our carriers require:

• - A 120ft line of straight space.
• - Clearance height of 20ft while tilting.

Access roads should be wide enough to accommodate necessary turns into the delivery site and should be clear of low-hanging wires, branches, fences, and other common obstructions. Additionally, the delivery site should have sufficient turning clearance to ensure a smooth roll-off delivery.

When choosing where your container will be placed, remember that the surface needs to be hard and level for the container to function properly. If the container&#;s weight is not evenly distributed to all four corner castings, the door frame could bend or be damaged, leading to problems with opening and closing your container.

The ideal surface for placing a shipping container is either concrete or asphalt. We also recommend placing wood blocks, iron plates, or similar under the corners to support them and keep the container level.

If you need help with where to place your container, read our guide on container foundations.

Your delivery driver will call you in advance to confirm everything is ready for delivery so, it's important that you are available to be contacted on the delivery day.

Once confirmed, the driver will meet you and inspect the delivery location prior to offloading the container. For safety reasons, it is up to the delivery driver to decide whether the site is suitable for the delivery truck.

When the driver has determined the delivery site is safe and accessible, they will proceed to offload your container.

To get an idea of how long a shipping container home will last, you can look at how long shipping containers last. 

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How long does a shipping container last? Typically, a shipping container is expected to last approximately 25 years before losing its structural capabilities. 

When it comes to a shipping container home, you can expect that lifespan to be longer since you are not using the shipping container to transport cargo long distances. It&#;s remaining stationary so it won&#;t accumulate the same levels of wear and tear as those containers. As long as you take the right precautions, your shipping container home should last for 25 years or more. 

When you&#;re browsing for shipping containers via Boxhub, you&#;ll have options for different container sizes, heights, and grades. When it comes to choosing shipping containers for housing, you&#;ll want one-trip grade containers instead of cargo-worthy or wind-and-watertight containers. 

Why? Containers with cargo-worthy and wind-and-watertight grades have been in use for several years before your purchase. You&#;ll have to subtract those years from the 25-year lifespan to get a better idea of how long your container home will likely last. If your cargo-worthy container has been used for 8 years, the lifespan of your home is closer to 17 years &#; not 25.

One-trip grade containers are almost brand-new. As the name indicates, they have only been sent on one trip before your purchase. So, you should have the full 25 years to look forward to.

One-trip grade containers are unlikely to have accumulated wear and tear during this short period of use. So, you will be less likely to deal with problems like rust patches, dents, and scratches that could contribute to the deterioration of the container home over time.

Rust is more than an aesthetic concern for your shipping container home. Rust is a significant contributor to shipping container deterioration. It weakens the structural integrity of the container walls and makes them more vulnerable to damage and water intrusion. 

Rust removal is a key part of taking care of your shipping container &#; whether it&#;s being used as a dwelling, storage unit, or transport vessel. So, if you spot rust forming on the exterior walls, you should act immediately. Don&#;t neglect it and let the damage accumulate. 

Scrub off the rust with a wire brush first, then use sandpaper. After the rust is gone, clean the area and dry it. Windex or a light bleach solution is effective for this. Do not use both. Windex contains ammonia. Combining ammonia and bleach can be extremely hazardous to your health.

What if the rust is stubborn? You can use a commercial rust removal solution to break down the rust and make it easier to scrub off. 

In the worst-case scenario, the rust won&#;t come off. This isn&#;t likely to happen when you routinely clean and maintain your container home. If the rust is too severe to remove on your own, you may need to call a professional to cut the affected area out from your container and patch it with a fresh sheet of steel. 

The shipping container&#;s original roof is flat and has no built-in drains. Rainwater and snow can easily pool on top of that surface and create rust patches over time. When you&#;re constructing your container home, install a roof over the original roof. 

What kind of roof should you install? A sloped roof is an ideal option. Its design allows rainwater and melted snow to slide off automatically. If you like the &#;flat roof&#; look, you can still install a protective flat roof above the original container roof. Be sure to install a flat roof drain to prevent water from pooling.

Install rain gutters along the sides of your roof. The gutters will collect the rainwater and melted snow sliding off the roof, stopping it from touching the exterior walls of the home. That collected rainwater is directed through the gutter system and through a downspout. 

A downspout should stretch at least four feet (six feet is best) away from your home. This allows it to expel all of that drained water away from the home&#;s foundation. If it&#;s too short, there are several ways to extend your downspout. 

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