Sonic Steel use cement sheets to clad all wall and ceiling surfaces in every shipping container homes. Cement sheets are highly resistant to cracking, warping, and other external damages, providing a strong and stable structure, making them a practical and durable choice. They also offer excellent insulation properties, helping to keep the interior cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Additionally, cement sheets are resistant to moisture, mould, and rotting, reducing maintenance needs and enhancing the overall lifespan of the container home. Their versatility allows for sleek and modern designs, contributing to both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the home.
Shipping containers are built from corten steel primarily for its exceptional resistance to atmospheric corrosion and its durability under harsh environment.
At Sonic Steel, we enhance this even further by using high-performance, marine-grade paint for your container home’ exteriors. This paint is chosen for its exceptional durability, UV resistance, and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. It forms a tough, protective layer that resists chipping, cracking, and peeling, ensuring long-lasting protection and appearance. Additionally, it provides a smooth, glossy finish available in various colors, allowing for customisation. The paint’s weather resistance helps prevent rust and corrosion, making it ideal for the metal surfaces of container homes. Overall, this choice ensures the homes remain aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound over time.
We can also use exterior cladding to provide features to the exterior of your container home.
Karndean Luxury Planks offer a combination of durability, aesthetic appeal, and practicality. They replicate the look of natural wood and stone, providing a high-end finish that enhances the interior design of container homes. They are also waterproof, easy to clean, and comfortable underfoot, making them ideal for the unique environment of a container home. We even glue them down to significantly increase their lifespan. Additionally, these planks are known for their longevity and low maintenance, which aligns with the sustainable and efficient living goals of container homes.
Using skylights in a shipping container home can be a fantastic way to introduce natural light, ventilation, and a sense of spaciousness into what might otherwise feel like a confined space.
We normally use Velux skylights for their high quality and thermal efficiency. Types of Velux Skylights we can use for your container homes
Overall, using skylights in a shipping container home can significantly enhance the living experience by bringing in natural light, improving ventilation, and creating a more spacious and inviting atmosphere.
Sonic Steel container homes offer great quality fittings and fixtures around. Some of our inclusions are: