Twin container + Car Port

marcfj-45 · Apr 10, 2013

I was looking for a set up for my shed (a cube from a Ford f350)
and found THIS i want 2 container now !!!!

Look at this the guy set everything with Genius . From a tabel on a pole to used Inside and outside to a rain-sink-tub lol!!!

Go Watch it! :bowdown:

HOTFR8 · Apr 10, 2013

Here that would be built without permits as the shipping containers are not considered to be a permanent thing. In fact I wish I had done something similar with the two shipping containers I have.

rmsg0040 · Apr 10, 2013

very nice set up, something I have never seen before

freedomgli · Apr 10, 2013

Very slick. Well organized.

930dreamer · Apr 10, 2013

That's a great setup.

Bruce4310TX · Apr 10, 2013

Yeh thats cool

nine4gmc · Apr 10, 2013

very efficient use of space and well done!!

zuk123 · Apr 10, 2013

That is the best version of this idea I've seen. His table swing arm is awesome.

Thanks for the link.

zuk

StumpjumperDave · Apr 10, 2013

very cool....

JCQuick · Apr 10, 2013

Nice concept for sure

ADSR · Apr 10, 2013

That's the baby model.

Here is the big daddy....

http://pavilionstructures.com/building-models/shop-in-a-box

StupidSheet · Apr 11, 2013

Someone on this site did the exact same thing. I think he used 40'ers and closed it in on the ends. Some very cool ideas in this one.

impala_631 · Apr 20, 2013

Awesome!!

DelayedZ · Apr 20, 2013

That's pretty awesome!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus.

Vegaman_Dan · Apr 20, 2013

I wish that I could do that at my house, but the city would have a cow.

Now that said, there isn't any reason why you can't do similar with a pair of sheds.

The only real issue I see with this setup is that it doesn't do much for waterproofing the container roofs. These see regular maintenance and are in movement, keeping water from collecting. I'd be tempted to add a small tilted roof out of panels above the containers, possibly with corrogate fiberglass panels. Easy, quick, cheap. And you'd end up with storage on top of the container under that roof for angle iron, flat bar, rebar, and square tube stock. Right now I store that under a shed that is elevated.

where2 · Apr 20, 2013

Where do you get the containers with a side-door? I don't think I've seen those before...

When I get a summer home, I'm going to have to create one of those, if it doesn't come with a barn...

1/2 Cup · Apr 20, 2013

Top setup

PETE14 · Apr 20, 2013

That's pretty well done. Two things come to mind, though.

First, I would think you would have to be carefull about insurance. If it's not considered a permanant building, would your homeowners policy cover it?

Second, the rain barrel is nice, but highly illegal in Denver, and many places out West.

Otherwise, nice set up. :thumbup:

Pete

Quiksilver · Apr 20, 2013

Some of the ideas he shows would make my shed alot nicer for working out of, instead of just storage. That swing out table is awesome and the large door on the side.

upndown · Apr 20, 2013

I believe he cut out that door then reinforced it. If you Bing. shipping container homes, lots of Ideas there.. :beer:

freedomgli · Apr 21, 2013

PETE14 said:
If it's not considered a permanant building, would your homeowners policy cover it?

I don't know. You'd have to check your specific policy to see if the contents of outbuildings and sheds on your property are covered.

HOTFR8 · Apr 21, 2013

where2 said:
Where do you get the containers with a side-door? I don't think I've seen those before...

When I get a summer home, I'm going to have to create one of those, if it doesn't come with a barn...

upndown said:
I believe he cut out that door then reinforced it. If you Bing. shipping container homes, lots of Ideas there..

You have to make them. I have a container here with a personal access door in the side.

freedomgli said:
I don't know. You'd have to check your specific policy to see if the contents of outbuildings and sheds on your property are covered.

You have to ask your insurance to cover the contents and explain to them about the conatiner.

dlenkewich · Apr 21, 2013

The problem I see is those containers are friggin pricey. You'd be looking at about 6,000 for those two containers around here. They don't go much cheaper at auction either.

So really, you could have a similiar sized pole barn for the same price unless you score a wicked deal on those containers.

I like the design though.

HOTFR8 · Apr 21, 2013

dlenkewich said:
The problem I see is those containers are friggin pricey. You'd be looking at about 6,000 for those two containers around here. They don't go much cheaper at auction either.

So really, you could have a similiar sized pole barn for the same price unless you score a wicked deal on those containers.

I like the design though.

If you can not get a permit to build it is a great option.

ADSR · Apr 21, 2013

dlenkewich said:
The problem I see is those containers are friggin pricey. You'd be looking at about 6,000 for those two containers around here.

6k for two 20 footers?

Depends on what size. In vancouver, you can find the high cube 9.6' high, 8' wide and 53' long for 3K. 20 footers i've seen for under 1k depending on condition.

ADSR · Apr 21, 2013

HOTFR8 said:
You have to make them. I have a container here with a personal access door in the side.

Man doors take about a day to install. There is two ways to install them.

1: cut hole and weld steel door frame into the container. (Easy and sloppy)

2: Build a 2x6 frame and weld in into the container first. Then weld the steel door to it. This is the way i install them. Then seal them up with body caulking.

HOTFR8 · Apr 21, 2013

LORDDiESEL said:
Man doors take about a day to install. There is two ways to install them.

1: cut hole and weld steel door frame into the container. (Easy and sloppy)

2: Build a 2x6 frame and weld in into the container first. Then weld the steel door to it. This is the way i install them. Then seal them up with body caulking.

Similar to what I did except I used the part of the container I cut out to make the door.

Vernmotor · Apr 22, 2013

rain barrel is nice, but highly illegal in Denver

Why in the world would a rain barrel be illegal ??

freedomgli · Apr 22, 2013

Vernmotor said:
rain barrel is nice, but highly illegal in Denver

Why in the world would a rain barrel be illegal ??

It all goes back to the way the West was settled and the convoluted politics that went with it. Essentially, it all comes down to Western water law doctrine of prior appropriation and then many court cases and laws since then.

See "The Law of the River"
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g1000/lawofrvr.html

geologist · Apr 22, 2013

freedomgli said:
It all goes back to the way the West was settled and the convoluted politics that went with it. Essentially, it all comes down to Western water law doctrine of prior appropriation and then many court cases and laws since then.

See "The Law of the River"
http://www.usbr.gov/lc/region/g1000/lawofrvr.html

WOW.

AirJunky · Apr 22, 2013

geologist said:
WOW.

Yea, crazy, huh.

Looks like maybe things are changin though.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/us/29rain.html?_r=0

ADSR · Apr 22, 2013

geologist said:
WOW.

No kidding!! That's nuts! :eyecrazy:

Vernmotor · Apr 23, 2013

Dam I would never thought anything like that ! crazy

dlenkewich · Apr 23, 2013

LORDDiESEL said:
6k for two 20 footers?

Depends on what size. In vancouver, you can find the high cube 9.6' high, 8' wide and 53' long for 3K. 20 footers i've seen for under 1k depending on condition.

I'd love to find one that cheap, I could really use rodent proof storage out at my farm.

Here's one reference as to price for my area.

http://thecontainerguy.ca/?q=sales

dlenkewich · Apr 23, 2013

HOTFR8 said:
If you can not get a permit to build it is a great option.

Good point. Didn't consider that.

bighouse01 · Apr 23, 2013

I've seen this setup on excavation sites. Lots of room to store stuff and gives the on site mechanic a spot to work semi-out of the weather.

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