Shipping container transformations provide those in need of space with an affordable housing alterative. As you anticipate the build, you’ll need to estimate material costs, and the first step will be to establish shipping containers’ inside dimensions. This information will help you order an appropriate amount of InSoFast insulation panels, wiring, flooring, drywall, and other required building materials.
The best container for your purposes will largely depend on the amount of room you need. The 20- or 40- foot shipping containers are most common, but plenty of other options exist. You can locate options that are smaller, larger, or include other features.
Understand the basic building unit for your project by considering the purpose that it served originally, and you’ll be better prepared for how you can make adjustments to improve its second act as your home, office, classroom, or other structure.
Dimensions for 20- and 40- foot Shipping Containers
The 20-foot shipping container option is the most often converted because it’s so readily available and easily used as a single unit or as part of combined units. Inside of the container, the dimensions are limited, so InSoFast insulation panels are ideal because they eliminate the need for a bulky wood frame and have a thin profile. The internal length of the 20-foot container is 19’2”; the width is 7’8”; and the height is 7’9”. The available floor space is 144 square feet, so the need for smart choices is evident.
The 40-foot shipping container has a greater amount of floor space for a more comfortable living area. The square footage within the interior of the container is 300 square feet with a length of 30’5”, a width of 7’8”, and a height of 7’9”.
Plan Smart to Make the Most of a Small Space
If you’re planning to use a shipping container to create a livable space, you probably understand that dealing with the small space is part of the planning process. Maximizing the limited area within the container will require smart choices that prioritize leaving as much usable room as possible.
InSoFast insulation panels are the key to making the process of transforming a shipping container easy while also requiring the least amount of space possible. For outfitting a shipping container with appropriate insulation, you’ll have two options: the InSoFast shipping container panel, the CX 44, or the combination of InSoFast InSerts with a layer of InSoFast UX 2.0 or EXi 2.5.
Both of these options provide embedded studs that eliminate the need for a frame that takes up room. One side provides facing for affixing the panel to the wall with Loctite PL Premium 3X Stronger Construction Adhesive, and the other side offers a sturdy place of purchase for hanging drywall, cabinets, and other wall accessories.
The lack of a traditional frame won’t hamper the running of electrical wiring either. InSoFast insulation panels include raceways for electric wiring, and they run both horizontally and vertically.
When you choose InSoFast insulation panels to make the most of small shipping containers’ inside dimensions, you’re not sacrificing quality. The insulation power outperforms the competition with similar R-values. The EPS foam panels provide continuous insulation that will work well for your shipping container home or office. For more information, call us at (888) 501-7899 or check out the numerous resources on our website. We make a daunting challenge both easy and successful with time and space-saving, powerful insulation panels.
