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Common container home mistakes: skipping insulation, ignoring corrosion protection in wet climates, underpinning the foundation, forgetting site access for delivery, leaving services until after the unit lands, and ordering before knowing the local permits. Planning these early avoids costly problems later.
- Underestimating insulation and corrosion protection
- Poor or unplanned foundations
- Leaving site access and services until after delivery
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Mistake 1: skipping insulation
Steel conducts heat, so an under-insulated unit is uncomfortable and expensive to run. Insulation in walls, floor and roof is not optional, and it is the hardest thing to fix later.
Mistake 2: ignoring corrosion protection
In wet or coastal climates, a frame that is not properly protected rusts. Specify the coating system for your climate and keep water off the base.
Mistake 3: underpinning the foundation
An uneven or poorly drained base distorts a stiff container unit. Frost, slope and soft ground all need the foundation designed for them.
Mistake 4: forgetting site access
If the delivery vehicle and lifting equipment cannot reach the pad, the unit cannot be placed. Check gates, overhead lines and ground conditions before the day.
Mistake 5: leaving services until after delivery
Running power, water and waste after the unit lands means it sits idle. Plan and prepare the services while the unit is in transit.
Mistake 6: ordering before checking permits
Zoning, permits and short-stay rules are local and can decide whether you can use the unit as intended. Check them before you order, not after.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer financing?
No. Payment is by bank transfer in full before production.
How are units delivered?
Units ship folded and are delivered port-to-port (FOB). You arrange local transport from the port to your site.
Can I order more than one unit?
Yes. Multi-unit orders ship together, which lowers the freight cost per unit.
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