Technical Resources
Container House Technical Datasheet Pack (PDF)
Load tables · U-value calculations · joint details · container loading plans — for all four product types.
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What the datasheet pack contains
- Structural drawings — flat pack platform, 20ft and 40ft footprint, frame and corner casting details.
- Load tables — floor and roof load basis, plus stacking guidance up to 3 storeys.
- U-value and insulation build-ups — 50mm rock wool sandwich panel (50 kg/m³), 50mm glass wool roof insulation, and the upgrade options.
- Joint and connection details — carriage-bolt connections, panel interlock, roof and wall junction sealing.
- Container loading plans — 6–8 flat pack kits per 40ft container, with weights and stacking order.
- Finishes schedule — electrostatic powder coating (no fading for 5 years), colour steel roof tile 0.40mm, 18mm MgO floor board.
Flat pack platform: core specifications
These are the standard-configuration values used across the flat pack product line. Overall dimensions vary by model — 20ft units are 6.06 × 2.44 × 2.59 m (13.9 m² floor); 40ft units are 12.19 × 2.44 × 2.59 m (28.3 m² floor).
| Item | Standard specification |
|---|---|
| Main frame | 2.0mm galvanized steel strip beam, 160mm top/bottom frame; 160×160mm galvanized column; 3.0mm corner casting; high-strength carriage bolts |
| Wall panel | Type 950 (50 series) sandwich panel — 50mm rock wool, 50 kg/m³, 0.25mm colour steel sheet both sides |
| Floor board | 18mm glass-magnesium (MgO) board, 1147 × 2795mm |
| Roof | Type 980 colour steel roof tile, 0.40mm; 50mm glass wool insulation; 0.20mm ceiling tile |
| Steel door | 925 × 2030mm with integrated frame, 0.4mm steel plate, lever-handle lock |
| Window | UPVC with security grille, 925 × 1200mm, 3mm single glazing |
| Surface treatment | Electrostatic spray powder coating — no fading for 5 years |
| Assembly | 2–4 hours with 2–3 workers and hand tools; no welding for standard configurations |
| Shipping density | 6–8 flat pack kits per 40ft container |
Values reflect the standard flat pack configuration; component options may vary by model. Site-specific wind, snow and seismic requirements need a project calculation — ask us for the stamped package for your location.