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Racerbvd 06-01-2017 03:42 PM

I like the idea of 2 53' high tops about 30' apart and connected by a roof from a steel building:D That was storage & covered parking:D
What I would really like to do is something like this.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1496360757.jpg

Joe Bob 06-01-2017 04:43 PM

1st window cut.....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1496364206.jpg

Joe Bob 06-02-2017 09:17 AM

Window 7, are in.....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1496423792.jpg


Nothing a little flashing can't fix......

Jim Bremner 06-02-2017 10:22 AM

Seal the POO out of the floor. You simply do not want to know what chemicals that wood has been sprayed with to kill bugs.

Jolly Amaranto 06-02-2017 10:42 AM

I believe the floors are like 1 inch marine plywood. And yeah, probably treated. Also who knows what toxic crud may have been spilled on them during its service life. On my built, I decked over the floor with 1/2 inch chip board, sealed that and then put vinyl flooring on top of that.

Jim Bremner 06-02-2017 10:46 AM

There is a company that welds them together to make 80' and 120" that turn them into indoor firing ranges.

URY914 06-02-2017 11:29 AM

How did you prep the ground? Is it on leveling blocks or just sitting on the ground?

Joe Bob 06-02-2017 11:33 AM

4x4s underneath on decomposed granite base, about 4 inches.

Seahawk 06-02-2017 12:27 PM

Cool thread.

Looks good, JB.

URY914 06-02-2017 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Bob (Post 9611160)
4x4s underneath on decomposed granite base, about 4 inches.

That will work.

Joe Bob 06-02-2017 05:14 PM

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1496452436.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1496452436.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1496452466.jpg

masraum 07-31-2021 05:22 AM

Surprised this never went farther. Did you finish or abandon?

87maniac 08-02-2021 12:06 PM

I'm getting
claustrophobic
looking at
those
pics.

Joe Bob 08-02-2021 12:45 PM

Finished it, sold it.....moved on. Yes it had roof vents and exhaust fans.

Eric Hahl 08-02-2021 02:48 PM

This guy went all out.

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Jolly Amaranto 08-02-2021 03:19 PM

Before installing a screen wall at the large door end and adding furniture. Small shower and sink as well as a toilet behind the door at the other end.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1627946183.jpg
Added a hip roof. Small window for the bathroom.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1627946183.jpg

Radioactive 08-03-2021 10:51 AM

Maybe give this a look


https://www.insofast.com/

jyl 08-03-2021 01:07 PM

At the end of the day, is it any cheaper to build with containers than to stick-build or modular-build off-site? What’s the application where it makes sense, assuming the aesthetic isn’t a factor?

Arizona_928 08-03-2021 03:03 PM

I have 3-20 ft, and a navy surplus 20 ft aluminum office container.
The surplus one is by far the best buy at roughly 2k during covid. Insulation, ductwork, wiring, as well as all of the office set up. Saved a bunch of money on the surplus that one over diy.

Arizona_928 08-03-2021 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyl (Post 11411765)
At the end of the day, is it any cheaper to build with containers than to stick-build or modular-build off-site? What’s the application where it makes sense, assuming the aesthetic isn’t a factor?

I think it just depends what you want. If you want a normal house Floorplan it'll be hard. If you want a small cabin, or module design each room into a separate container.


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