Container homes are an affordable and cost-effective way to build extra buildings on your land. Sukup SafeT Homes was created after the terrible earthquakes of Haiti. Sukup’s safety director Brett Nelson shares that these small buildings are virtually indestructible, making it ideal for natural disaster relief. The silo-style homes are made of 20 gauge steel. They measure 18 feet wide and offer 254 square foot of livable space.
They also have heat seals so that the interior remains cool. Additionally, there is continuous ventilation space at top of the wall to ensure it doesn’t get too hot. The front door is made from solid steel and comes with a lock set. The interior is ventilated, protected from wind, and has screened-in windows. These windows are not your ordinary windows. They are designed to withstand high winds and protect the people who use them. They can be opened and closed from the inside, and they are secured with heavy-duty locks when necessary.
These units can be made as big or as small as the customer requires. They can also be divided into different rooms or compartments depending on the customer’s needs. A small kitchen could be added to make it a living space for emergency situations. The floor in the show is made of gravel. However, regular flooring materials and concrete can also be used. They are fireproof and can withstand fires. Galvanized Steel is easy to maintain and will last many years. According to the company, they have a life expectancy of 70 years.
The interior loft of the Sukup Safe T Home adds 50% to its square footage and can support up to 1,200 pounds of weight evenly distributed. The loft is easy to assemble and requires no drilling. Their buildings are very simple to assemble, and can be completed by anyone with little to no experience in building. Water collection is also an option. The heat shield would capture the rainwater and allow it to be used for other purposes.
There are several options when it comes to securing the building from the ground. They can use the ballast box that comes with every Safe T Home. They can be filled with any type or material and can be used as planters. They can be secured to a concrete slab using soil penetrating bolts or to the ground using anchors. All materials are included with everything the customer needs to build their shelter. They also offer solar panels, which they have partnered with a company to provide for customers.
