We have 2 "sea" containers that we plan to place next to each other. They are 12, ? x about 2.5 m externally. We plan to make an office out of this.
How should we heat and insulate this? It will be on the property for a long time, so an energy-efficient solution is needed.
They will be placed next to each other with a cut-out hole in the middle about 5 m wide.
Everything will be "built in" with wood panels, and a sloped roof will be installed above to conceal the containers.
They are sturdy, but should they be insulated? We plan to place them on a pier foundation or 2 long concrete footings along each side. We want to retain as much space as possible.
Any thoughts on this are welcome?
How should we heat and insulate this? It will be on the property for a long time, so an energy-efficient solution is needed.
They will be placed next to each other with a cut-out hole in the middle about 5 m wide.
Everything will be "built in" with wood panels, and a sloped roof will be installed above to conceal the containers.
They are sturdy, but should they be insulated? We plan to place them on a pier foundation or 2 long concrete footings along each side. We want to retain as much space as possible.
Any thoughts on this are welcome?
I personally removed the insulation from a professionally insulated container this summer because I don't want insulation and it takes up space. The construction was hardboard - 5cm styrofoam - hardboard. So, a kind of sandwich construction. It becomes very strong. In my case, it was an old container that leaked water, and of course, the hardboard takes damage from that. However, I believe a sealed container doesn't cause any problems for the hardboard.
In my container, about 6 cm wide U-channels were welded at the roof-wall junction, and the boards were slid into the slot. At the floor, there was a wooden strip.
In my container, about 6 cm wide U-channels were welded at the roof-wall junction, and the boards were slid into the slot. At the floor, there was a wooden strip.