02-25-2009, 01:09 PM
Dustie Wrote:O, Can't you get higher gauge steel for more strenght? I would only do this if the end result it is a stronger house that can take a beating and last longer.
Griz, I imagine shipping containers are pretty cheap right now. Maybe we could try it.
more steel, more cost. And believe me steel gets expensive very quickly. VERY quickly.
Edit: it is also not necessary to build a 'bunker'... well made timber construction homes can last a very long time with minimal upkeep. Unfortunately simple things like drying in a roof properly are often done poorly, and even the smallest leak (one you wouldn't see) can wreak havok on a home's life span.