Like all projects, shipping container homes have their fair share of pros and cons. EMS explains that one big upside of using recycled containers for a building project is the speed of the construction which can be done within a few weeks or months, depending on the size of the house.
What’s more, container houses tend to be more cost-effective than the alternatives while also being very durable. Not only that, they’re much more mobile, too. Transporting such a home is far easier if you decide to move elsewhere.
There are a bunch of cons, though. Depending on the current state of the shipping containers you plan to use for your new home, the entire project might not be as eco-friendly as you hope. Some containers are already worn down or rusted, meaning they have to be refurbished. That means spending money on additional materials, some of which aren’t fantastic for the environment.
Furthermore, you have to be absolutely certain that the containers didn’t contain any hazardous materials beforehand. So you have to take the time and energy to inspect the materials beforehand if you’re not relying on a trusted company to do the work for you and are relying more on your own DIY skills.
The ‘Shipping Container World’ Instagram project also works as a blog that’s called ‘Living in a Container.’ The founder of the blog explains that they’d fallen in love with container homes and wanted to share how awesome these projects can be with the world.
“This blog, initially fashioned from my very own enthusiasm for shipping container homes, has developed and is planned to be a noteworthy asset for every home aficionado/visionaries!” they share on their website.
However, the founder also highlights the fact that their project is meant purely for documenting these cool shipping container homes, as well as informing and entertaining the public. They’re not a container home construction company.
