One of the things I had to do before starting on the inside of the shipping container, is to create some supports that would allow me to lift the container high enough to work underneath. I need to be able to close in the space between the floorboards and steel joists. Normally this space is … Continue reading 5. Adjustable Supports
Category: Pilot Project
So, it's been a while since the last post. A couple of things have happened in between, including painting the shipping container. But painting the shipping container was not without problems. Preparation is Key I've spent a lot of time preparing the container for painting because it was fairly well used since its manufacture in … Continue reading 4. Painting the Shipping Container
Edit: Scroll down for updates to this post I found out recently that people are actually reading what I've been writing! Strange but true. (Thanks Jon!) To make things a bit simpler, I'm going to divide each section of work into it's own blog. I want to try and summarize what I did, with some … Continue reading 3. Floor Preparation
I'm very excited to announce that Marshal Tools has offered to sponsor tools and equipment at a very discounted price for my Pilot Project! We thank Marshal Tools very much for their interest in our project. Please go visit them at their website Marshal Tools, or on their Facebook page Marshal Tools. If you would like, … Continue reading Sponsorship from Marshal Tools
After many weeks spent searching for containers, making contacts and multiple attempts at being scammed (see Container Scams) I finally came upon a couple of "big boxes" that were available. Last week I went to a depot in Durban. There were five 40ft HC containers available. This one was the best: The price was OK and … Continue reading 2. I Like Big Boxes and I Cannot Lie
Hi everyone! So what's my big idea? This is my pilot project, my first container conversion project. Have a look see how my shipping container plan has evolved. My goal is a green, eco-friendly, high quality and visually attractive build. So, after my wife got me hooked on container home conversions a couple of months … Continue reading 1. My Big Idea – The Shipping Container Plan