F.A.Q - Nabco Land and Property Developers Ltd

Aren't shipping containers just hot ovens when they are used for homes or offices?

Absolutely not! Sure, if you don't know what you're doing and don't insulate. The reality is, that the new Ceramic spray insulation is most effective when applied to metal. In fact, if you build a home, office, emergency shelter or storage unit using Ceramic Insulation paint (spray) the structure will probably be more energy efficient than a conventional home.

What about rust and corrosion? Won't a metal shipping container rust quite easily?

No. Most Shipping Containers are used for ocean shipping, humidity and
saltwater. A shipping container is a special, non corrosive Corten steel; then, when coated with the Ceramic Insulation paint, it becomes virtually rust proof and also prevents mildew, mold and is highly antiseptic

Who wants to live in a home that looks like a Cargo Container?

Most of the homes do not look like a Shipping Container. Most of these can be covered with any surface, Wood, stucco, vinyl siding, or anything. Second, the
Cargo Container look is also becoming a bit trendy and some prefer all or part of the home to remain natural. ...it can be any look you want when finished.

What cities would ever allow Shipping Container homes all over the neighborhoods?

Any intelligent Planning Commission will approve such homes and development. They are already being accepted. The exterior design can become any look you want. A conventional home design can be made of multiple units for economy and super strength.Then the exterior looks very normal. So it doesn't matter whether you use wood walls or ISBU walls, the exterior will be the same.

I read that shipping container homes are Hurricane proof. Is that true?

Yes, either single units or multiple units connected, can withstand 100 MPH winds on a foundation, or 175 MPH winds when easily anchored with pylons. ...extremely solid in Tornados or Hurricanes.

Is it true shipping container Home is Earthquake proof?

Yes. Even in a direct hit, the structure my possibly roll around a little but certainly not collapse. It would be the most perfect safety cocoon in an Earthquake. It would be at least 100 times safer and stronger than a conventional housing structure. ...in any earthquake, I will rather be in an
shipping container constructed home or office.

Why promote Containers for home and office construction?

Shipping container modules are the most logical structure base for multiple reasons.

Strongest structure. Stronger than wood, concrete, and even stronger than normal steel buildings.
Lower cost per square foot than other base structures.
They are truly Eco-Green structures: they are 85% recycled steel, and fully recyclable if demolished.
Energy Efficiently because the metal is so cohesive to the Ceramic Insulation paints they are #1 in energy efficiency.
Their use reduces the extreme surplus of Shipping Containers being stored near our harbors, ports beaches and even inland cities.