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02-04-2006, 08:19 PM
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Overseas container garage
I have been throwing the idea of taking two 20' overseas containers, putting them side by side, welding them together and making a garage out of it. It seems it would be cheaper and stronger than a conventional stick frame. What do you guys think?
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02-04-2006, 08:40 PM
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02-04-2006, 08:52 PM
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I thought of this a while back as I work in a international distribution center and see these things everyday. Yes they are hot as hell in summer but I would have windows and some sort of ventilation as well. As far as being watertight our company had one dropped into the water a few years back and it floated until they could get it out. It was a 40' fully loaded with electric motors and probably weighed in at 25 tons
 , I dont think leaking will be a problem
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02-04-2006, 09:57 PM
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They would be ugly, but not a bad way to go if you could get a good buy on them.
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02-05-2006, 08:56 AM
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I know there ugly but I dont see why vinyl siding and a conventional roof wouldnt make it look like a normal buiding
Ive seen a few models on a german website but they are just painted and dont look that bad. Some countries are using these over conventional buildings. I considered buying three 20' and making the garage door on the side thus giving me a 20x24 space. These things have a hardwood floor in them so I wouldnt really need a concrete floor, just throwing some ideas around I guess. I came across a website a few months back and a 20' with fresh epoxy paint was going for $800 much cheaper than the local barn builders who want 20-25k for a similar sized building
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#6
02-05-2006, 03:42 PM
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You can put air conditioned units or cut a hole and put your own AC unit in. I know a few places in the world where people live in them.
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