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There are several different types of shipping container foundations you can use, varying in their functionality and material. We categorize them by their expected service life: temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent: Temporary Foundations: These are the easiest and cheapest method, but the riskiest.
However, using a container for a residential purpose almost always involves some modifications to the container. Every time you cut out windows and doors or make interior openings to join adjacent containers, you weaken the structure of the container.
As we discussed above regarding temporary foundations, some people choose to place the containers onto the foundations, where they are just held in place by their massive weight. In most cases, this is probably fine temporarily, but you should know that floods and tornados can move a container. So, we definitely recommend a more secure attachment.
With a container foundation design complete, you then have to build it. If you hire a company to do this part, most of these problems will be addressed by their employees. But it's still a good idea to know what to look out for. If the secret to a good house is a good foundation, then the secret to a good foundation is a good base material.
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