jetro 5,349 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 I'm thinking of building a small flat behind our house here, and giving my daughter and her family ours, more room for the her, and will help them along. Was thinking of converting a 20ft/30ft container into a one bedroom/bathroom, kitchen/living aera. Have looked on You tube, can't seen to much hassle. Has anyone any experience in converting these. Atb j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gypsydog94 4,614 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, jetro said: I'm thinking of building a small flat behind our house here, and giving my daughter and her family ours, more room for the her, and will help them along. Was thinking of converting a 20ft/30ft container into a one bedroom/bathroom, kitchen/living aera. Have looked on You tube, can't seen to much hassle. Has anyone any experience in converting these. Atb j I lived in one for a year at college when they ran out of rooms. Not a bad thing in winter built in heater etc etc but summer you could cook in them 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 47,637 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 16 minutes ago, jetro said: I'm thinking of building a small flat behind our house here, and giving my daughter and her family ours, more room for the her, and will help them along. Was thinking of converting a 20ft/30ft container into a one bedroom/bathroom, kitchen/living aera. Have looked on You tube, can't seen to much hassle. Has anyone any experience in converting these. Atb j There’s a few of those building off grid programmes where they use that idea mate, may be worth a look. Out if interest, when you cost it, what would be the difference in doing that compared to timber frame clad in metal ? You would have more flexibility to achieve the footprint you need ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, WILF said: There’s a few of those building off grid programmes where they use that idea mate, may be worth a look. Out if interest, when you cost it, what would be the difference in doing that compared to timber frame clad in metal ? You would have more flexibility to achieve the footprint you need ? This is just an idea at the moment, so just running through ideas. Was pricing block and plaster ect ect, Now since you gave me the idea of timber frame I'll price that as well. The thing with the container, is so far for me at least is, it's left there on site, no need for a raft, or footings for block work, walls and roof already there. All the internal work I can do my self, it wouldn't look like a new build, it's cost effected. I know that there is a lot of snags I haven't seen yet, but as said it's just an idea. It will be just a simple, cosy place for my missus and myself. Close to the grandkids but our own privacy Atb j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Gypsydog94 said: I lived in one for a year at college when they ran out of rooms. Not a bad thing in winter built in heater etc etc but summer you could cook in them Was it dry lined. Would have a wood burner in this one for heat/hot water and rads Atb j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 47,637 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 1 minute ago, jetro said: This is just an idea at the moment, so just running through ideas. Was pricing block and plaster ect ect, Now since you gave me the idea of timber frame I'll price that as well. The thing with the container, is so far for me at least is, it's left there on site, no need for a raft, or footings for block work, walls and roof already there. All the internal work I can do my self, it wouldn't look like a new build, it's cost effected. I know that there is a lot of snags I haven't seen yet, but as said it's just an idea. It will be just a simple, cosy place for my missus and myself. Close to the grandkids but our own privacy Atb j I built my shed timber frame and metal, 12m x 4m With timber frame I think the secret is to give the structure good boots and a big hat. So decent foundation and slightly oversize roof to really keep water off the sides and away from the feet so to speak. My shed topped up at about €4K with the concrete base, I probably could have shaved €500 off that if I did the base myself. Everything else I did myself 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, WILF said: I built my shed timber frame and metal, 12m x 4m With timber frame I think the secret is to give the structure good boots and a big hat. So decent foundation and slightly oversize roof to really keep water off the sides and away from the feet so to speak. My shed topped up at about €4K with the concrete base, I probably could have shaved €500 off that if I did the base myself. Everything else I did myself That's a good price for a shed that size. I'm the sort of person who lives by the motto K.I.S.S keep it simple stupid LOL, Stupid been the main word there lol. My missus and myself are minimalist, we need very little, that why I was thinking of the container, it would save a lot of hassle, construction wise, and on finances as well, plus I wouldnt have to mess around with planning permission, which is a complete nightmare I'm sure before the days out there will be 101 other options put forward LOL Atb j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,967 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 54 minutes ago, jetro said: I'm thinking of building a small flat behind our house here, and giving my daughter and her family ours, more room for the her, and will help them along. Was thinking of converting a 20ft/30ft container into a one bedroom/bathroom, kitchen/living aera. Have looked on You tube, can't seen to much hassle. Has anyone any experience in converting these. Atb j Mate it’s a great idea and the sky is the limit, YouTube is your friend for this sort of stuff, I,m at the start of a long process of life change and if I end up we’re i hope in the future, I would like to do one myself as a guest house for when the ever growing family come to stay 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 3 minutes ago, Greyman said: Mate it’s a great idea and the sky is the limit, YouTube is your friend for this sort of stuff, I,m at the start of a long process of life change and if I end up we’re i hope in the future, I would like to do one myself as a guest house for when the ever growing family come to stay Hope all turns out the you plan it. Personally I think it's ideal, for two. Nice and simple/cosy. Just need basic kitchen for cooking, won't need washing machine or dryer, just use one of thoes pay ones you see a the petrol stations, one down the road from us. Wood burner for heat. I know it sounds simple, and in my mind it is, it's people that complicate things. Atb j 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,460 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Purely coincidentally, I happened to look at this, only the other day: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,603 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Seen a program about an Hamish family using them , worked out a lot cheaper than building .. Id live in one and sure you can add another one if you run out of room 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ken's Deputy said: Purely coincidentally, I happened to look at this, only the other day: Very good vid Ken, thanks. It does point issiues you wouldn't think about. Atb j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmandont 9,933 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 We've done a few single section builds that's been lived in, this one was an office but you get the idea. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,368 Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Good idea Jethro, cheap an simple, an if your doing most of the work it will be a satisfying projet, wilf any pics of your shed mate lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetro 5,349 Posted June 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, dogmandont said: We've done a few single section builds that's been lived in, this one was an office but you get the idea. That's nice looking dogmandont Wasn't planning anything that fancy lol Atb j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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