Shipping containers are usually more expensive than conventional construction

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Shipping container construction can be expensive

The price for a 20′ shipping container (not including delivery) can range from $2500 to $4000. You can stick build a building with the same amount of square footage, that is just as water tight and structurally sound using traditional construction methods for less than the cost of a shipping container – it just won’t weigh as much.

Solution: Compare costs to conventional construction before buying

Even with all the hype, containers are difficult to obtain and expensive to ship long distances. If you live close to a major port city and have a really big truck and trailer, it’s much easier and far cheaper to get them.

Tally up the costs of building with containers before making the decision. It may be cheaper to use conventional construction.

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