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Index
Introduction
Chapter One: What Are Shipping Container Homes?
Turning a Shipping Container Into a Home
How Shipping Containers Are Used For Retail and Housing
Chapter Two: The Benefits of Shipping Container Homes
Shipping Containers Are Cheap
Shipping Containers are Sturdy
Shipping Containers are Widely Available
Shipping Containers are Eco-Friendly
Shipping Containers Can Be Ready For Use Quickly
Shipping Containers Offer Design Creativity and Flexibility
Chapter Three: What to Consider Before Purchasing a Shipping Container
Used Shipping Containers Could Contain Toxic Chemicals
Budget for Insulation
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Chapter Four: Choosing the Right Shipping Container
Shipping Container Sizes
What Does a Shipping Container Cost?
Other Costs to Take Into Account
Prefabricated Shipping Container Homes
Chapter Five: Are Shipping Container Homes Safe?
Used Shipping Containers Are Coated With Harmful Chemicals
Container Floors Are Treated With Pesticides
What Can You Do To Remove These Chemicals?
Laying a Solid Foundation
Indoor Safety Precautions
Chapter Six: How To Design A Shipping Container Home
Hire a Pro
Choose the Right Foundation
Floor Plans
Floor Selection
Plumbing Work
Electrical Wiring
Temperature and Noise Insulation
Use the Right Toolset
Consider a Hip Roof
Chapter Seven: Where To Purchase A Shipping Container
Start Online
Ask Family and Friends
Inspection: What to Look Out For?
The Moment is There: Let’s Buy That Shipping Container!
Chapter Eight: Building Permit and Other Legal Requirements
What is a Building Code?
Rules Vary Per Region
Research Different Locations
Hire a Local Architect
Prepare all the Paperwork
Address Specific Concerns Regarding Shipping Containers
Communicate Openly
Chapter Nine: Final Considerations
Living in an Eco-Friendly Way
Family
Downsizing
Join the Community
Conclusion
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