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When a shipping container is repurposed into a home, one of the many advantages is that it already comes with a very durable roof that is just as sturdy as the walls. This makes your home quite the shelter during extreme weather events.
However, a shipping container was originally designed for storage, so if you are joining two or more containers to build a multi-storied structure, the roof design may be prone to water buildup and corrosion.
The solution to this would be to place a simple hip roof over your shipping container. This only takes a short amount of time to install, and provides better water run-off in case of precipitation.
Besides increased durability, a hip roof also offers other benefits:
● Harvesting rainwater
● Generating solar heat
● Additional natural light
If you are really considering going eco-friendly with your shipping container home and saving a lot on utilities, consider the benefits of having this installed in your roof to aid your solar power generation and rain water harvest.
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These are just some of the things you will need to consider when planning the design of your shipping container home.
Simplify the planning and organization stages by recording everything and keeping track of your tasks and steps. If you like to use apps on your smartphone or tablet, consider using an organizational or task management app to aid you in planning your do-it-yourself shipping container home project.
Next up, we will cover where you can purchase the shipping container you are interested in.
