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Based on different structural compositions, container houses are mainly divided into three categories: retrofitted shipping container houses, newly welded container mobile houses and demountable container mobile houses. Demountable container mobile houses are also known as modular container houses. These three types feature remarkably different structural systems.

Also known as box-type modular buildings, container houses fall into the category of prefabricated buildings. EHSS is a professional manufacturer of prefabricated buildings with a provincial prefabricated building industrial base and a portfolio of classic prefabricated building projects. In this section, we will introduce the mainstream classifications of container houses by structure and assembly method.

Originally manufactured as freight containers for ocean transportation, these units were never expected to be converted into stable housing structures. When first adopted for accommodation, no one anticipated that container houses would evolve into versatile forms, be applied across various industries and emerge as a popular solution in the modern era. So besides living purposes, what else can container houses serve as?

Steel is non-combustible with inherent fire resistance, yet its mechanical properties are highly susceptible to high temperatures. When the ambient temperature rises to around 550°C, the yield strength of steel drops sharply and its load-bearing capacity fails rapidly, which may lead to the collapse of the whole structure. Accordingly, fire protection is an essential measure to safeguard building integrity, personal safety and property. Adequate fire-resistant measures shall be equipped for steel structure buildings, concrete buildings and timber buildings alike.

Steel structure anti-corrosion is crucial to extend the service life of buildings. Corrosion protection schemes vary according to different natural and service environments. Comprehensive evaluation shall be conducted for both surface preparation and anti-corrosion measures to cut initial construction costs and prolong the lifespan of the building.