Prefabricated Standard Container House

Prefabricated Standard Container House

Our Expandable Container House is a pre-integrated modular building unit that transforms from a compact transport profile into a spacious living or working environment. Designed for rapid deployment, the central structural core is flanked by two hinged folding wings, allowing the unit to expand its usable floor area by nearly 300% upon on-site setup.
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Product Identification & Configuration Matrix

 

 

Our Expandable Container House is a pre-integrated modular building unit that transforms from a compact transport profile into a spacious living or working environment. Designed for rapid deployment, the central structural core is flanked by two hinged folding wings, allowing the unit to expand its usable floor area by nearly 300% upon on-site setup.
For international shipping, two folded 20ft units fit precisely into a single 40'HQ container, optimizing maritime freight costs.

 

Standard Technical Specifications

 

 

Parameter Category

Technical Specification

Engineering Standard / Material

Transport Dimensions

5900 x 2200 x 2480 mm (Folded)

Fits 2 units per 40'HQ ocean container

Deployed Dimensions

5900 x 6320 x 2480 mm (Expanded)

Total gross floor area: ~37.3 square meters

Primary Main Frame

Q235B / Q355B Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel

80 x 140 x 3.0 mm structural tubing

Hinges & Connectors

316 Stainless Steel / Heavy-Duty Galvanized Hinges

Tested for repeated folding cycles

Wall Construction

EPS / Rockwool / PU Sandwich Panel

Thickness: 75mm; Panel skin: 0.4 mm galvanized steel

Roof Structure

Corrugated steel sheet + 50mm insulation + integrated gutter

Concealed perimeter drainage channels

Floor System

18mm cement-fiber board + 2.0mm PVC commercial vinyl

Load rating: 2.0 kN/square meter (ground live load)

Windows & Doors

Double-glazed tempered glass + Thermal-break aluminum frames

Includes fly screens and multi-point security locks

 

Product Selection & Model Variants

 

 

Standard Studio / Office Model (20ft Single-Wing/Double-Wing):
Configuration: Open-plan layout with integrated pre-finished bathroom and kitchenette rough-ins.
Best for: Remote site supervisors, temporary residential housing, mining exploration outposts.
Multi-Room Family / Camp Model (30ft / 40ft Variants):
Configuration: Partitioned internal walls creating 1 to 3 separate bedrooms, a central living area, and a fully enclosed wet room.
Best for: Workforce base camps, disaster relief housing complexes, rural tourism lodges.

 

Application Domain & Environmental Suitability

 

 

Remote Greenfield Sites: Rapid deployment without heavy civil engineering earthworks; requires only a leveled concrete slab or adjustable screw-pile foundation.
High-Wind and Coastal Zones: Standard hot-dip galvanizing layer (>= 180 grams per square meter) combined with perimeter wind-brace tie-downs ensures structural stability against Beaufort Scale Force 10-11 wind events.
Extreme Thermal Climates: Upgraded 75mm to 100mm polyurethane (PU) or rockwool core panels minimize thermal bridging across the folding hinge interfaces, maintaining interior climate stability.

 

Manufacturing Quality, Materials & Verification

 

 

Frame Fabrication: Primary steel columns and beams are cut via CNC plasma systems, robotically welded, and subjected to a multi-stage hot-dip galvanizing bath followed by electrostatic powder coating.
Sealing & Waterproofing: Folding junctions utilize continuous EPDM rubber sealing strips and proprietary overlapping flashing profiles to prevent water infiltration during heavy wind-driven rain.
Pre-Installation Testing: Every batch undergoes a complete factory test-folding cycle to ensure hinge alignment, squaring tolerances (+/- 1.0 mm), and pre-wired electrical/plumbing circuit continuity.
Compliance Certification: Manufactured under ISO9001 quality systems; electrical and plumbing components comply with CE and international safety benchmarks.

 

Real-World Project Case Studies

 

 

Workforce Training Camp (Amman, Jordan):
Deployment: 45 units of 20ft expandable housing configured as modular dormitories.
Environmental Challenge: High ambient desert temperatures and abrasive sandstorms.
Solution Applied: Fitted with thermal-break double glazing and high-density insulation panels, reducing internal HVAC energy consumption by over 25%.
Civil Construction Base (Queensland, Australia):
Deployment: 12 units deployed as self-contained site engineering offices.
Compliance Met: Cyclonic wind tie-down engineering and AS/NZS-aligned electrical distribution boxes.

 

Procurement Decision & Logistics Efficiency

 

 

Freight Optimization: Traditional modular homes require wide-load flatbed trucking and dedicated break-bulk shipping. Our expandable units compress into standard ISO transport footprints, allowing 2 units to pack securely into a single 40'HQ ocean container.
Deployment Labor: Unfolding and securing a unit requires a 3-to-4 person crew, a small crane or forklift, and basic hand tools, completing the physical setup process in approximately 45 minutes per unit.

 

How to Submit an Actionable Inquiry

 

 

To receive a formal quotation and freight calculation within 24 hours, specify the following parameters in your RFQ:
Model & Layout Preference: (e.g., 20ft open-plan studio vs. 2-bedroom partition layout).
Quantity & Destination Port: Total units required and target delivery seaport.
Environmental Parameters: Local wind speed limits, seismic zone, and extreme temperature ranges.
Utility Standards: Preferred electrical voltage/frequency (e.g., 220V/50Hz or 110V/60Hz) and plumbing entry points.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Q: How long does it take to expand the house on site?

A: With a 3-to-4 person crew and a light crane or forklift to stabilize the roof sections during unfolding, the physical expansion and structural locking process takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes.

Q: How are the folding joints sealed against water leaks?

A: The folding seams incorporate dual-layer EPDM rubber compression gaskets combined with an exterior overlapping aluminum flashing cap. This mechanical seal prevents water ingress even during heavy wind-driven rain.

Q: What foundation is required before setting up the expandable house?

A: The unit requires a flat, load-bearing surface. Common solutions include a poured concrete slab, pre-cast concrete blocks, or galvanized steel screw piles for rapid temporary installations.

Q: Are electrical and plumbing systems pre-installed?

A: Yes. Main distribution breaker boxes, internal wiring conduits, switches, sockets, and basic PVC water supply/drainage pipes are pre-run inside the factory walls. On-site work is limited to plugging into external mains.

Q: Can these units be easily folded back up and relocated?

A: Yes. The heavy-duty 316 stainless steel hinges and structural locking pins are engineered for repeated folding cycles, making the units suitable for multi-site project relocations.

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