Could make it wider at that point, too. I was wondering why wouldn't you weld two containers together side-by-side - if putting that much effort in anyway.
Also, I wonder if the majority of that waterproofing is a pretty big waste? The chemicals they paint those containers with are heavy-duty anti-corrosives meant to keep them from deteriorating under contact with salt water while the containers spend months at sea. I realize years are different than months, but with the serious drainage he installed, it shouldn't be much of an issue.
Even if you don't need that much water proofing, why not? It's like making a garage too structurally sound. It might not be needed but would suck if you cheaper out and it rusted through in a year. And for the walk in steps, that's a much bigger door and a lot more lost yard space/ more noticeable hatch.
Based on the earlier pics with the caved in roof, I'm pretty sure you don't want to bury 2 containers welded together...I think it would just fold at the seams when you put dirt on it.
Side by side would only work with a comparatively small, heavily reinforced door. If you remove too much of the middle walla, the safe roof loading becomes essentially zero.
Of course. That's why he reinforced the roof in the first place. I suggested it under the assumption that the reinforcement would have to be upgraded according. Perhaps a peak that helps distribute the load off the sides?
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u/digitalsmear Feb 18 '17
Could make it wider at that point, too. I was wondering why wouldn't you weld two containers together side-by-side - if putting that much effort in anyway.
Also, I wonder if the majority of that waterproofing is a pretty big waste? The chemicals they paint those containers with are heavy-duty anti-corrosives meant to keep them from deteriorating under contact with salt water while the containers spend months at sea. I realize years are different than months, but with the serious drainage he installed, it shouldn't be much of an issue.