Started my brother's container cabin today, will update with pics as I go.

Been wanting to build one of these also...You going to put bathroom in it also..

Yes bedroom with bunks, simple kitchen and living, and bathroom with shower it's a 53'

Nice. Looking forward to the pics on the progess. You going to put windows in?

He doesn't want any windows, I have tried to change his mind, but says he wants to be able to lock it up tight.

If security is a must, NO windows. Even with security bars welded over openings they can be removed.

Yep his thoughts too

I helped with one that was turned into a reloading/ gun vault. Using a 40'er, They put a metal door with digital lock in the center, and boxed in 10' on the right to the double door end for general storage, the middle room, 15' was dedicated to reloading and gun tinkering, and the last 15' was a gun vault with a framed up metal wall with another metal door, with another digital lock, this one was heavier. They used an exterior hung bard style heat pump and installed re-bar bracing through the duct pass throughs. It's worked pretty well for them, and is located under a big barn overhang.

Hopefully a fresh air fan at least

Yea Like wray was talking plan is 2 small exterior heat pumps.

I don't see the difference between having a couple small windows with expanded metal then bars welded over it vs. just having a steel existing wall. They can cut through that too if they want...

That is going to be sweet! Very nice fellas. Look forward to more progress pics.

He will want it for moisture control. Or atleast a vent.

I put two cans of the damp rid and it helps a bunch.

I absolutely could not sleep in a place that did not have any escape route aside from the main door. If the thing catches fire inside, you're toast- literally.

I'm with you on that, and have argued with him about it. I haven't given up yet.

I'd at least make a 2' x 2' emergency exit at the other end that was braced and locked from the inside so you could pull a couple pins get out......don't like not having a back door......

That's cool!

I would put it under a shade tree with insulation, A/C, and an escape door. When I open mine in the summer, I move back quickly.

That's awesome! Can't wait to see the build out!

For those thinking you needed an escape hatch...You could also do an escape hatch on top, with a ladder that could live on the wall (or a few "shelves" that you could use at foot holds, if you ever needed to get up to the hatch and use it....most people wouldn't think to look up top as a way in.

Can't really cut out top, it will mess up drainage and water proof. Hard to raise(weld up) extension on the roof.

Best thing would be a lock on the inside for a swing down window covering made of expanded metal.

on container Windows you basically cut hole then weld in a 2x2 11ga frame, then screw windows in from inside.

This and the right blade and a new "door" will open. $90 on Amazon, blade less than $5.

True. Was thinking there might still be a way to waterproof it, but really didn't think it through all the way.

I guess you could by making it a diamond at top and continuous weld using 2x3 or 2x4 tubing but might as well do window at that point.

That Corten steel isn't real mild or thin. I burnt up my skill saw like that. Weak point on mine is window bars ,AC cage and welded on lock cover on end doors. Those you could cut with portable saw.

I would really just like to put a window in the bedroom, use the cut out as a shutter that pins inside and be done. Putting in a steel walk through door in the living area, so if someone wants in they will get in anyway.