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Container home by SG Blocks

As the credit crunch deepens and gloabl warming continues, many home buyers are considering homes built from cargo containers.  While not the traditional home, these homes offer several advantages.  Container homes can be constructed quicker because of their modular nature.  The containers are very strong, able to withstand a 153,000 lb vertical load.  They are built from containers already in existence which helps to preserve the planet by recycling.  These buildings are both hurricane and earthquake resistant.  The homes are also well insulated, but not by traditional means.  When built, all shipping containers are sprayed with a ceramic coating, which has a higher energy savings rating than standard insulation. 

One California company “SG Blocks” is banking on the hope that the credit crunch and global warming will entice potential new home builders to chose their product instead.  The company boasts a 15% savings over traditional wooden homes.  The company offers various floor plans and options to help negate the “cookie cutter” appearance of the homes.