What is the difference between a shipping container house and a flat pack container house?

A shipping container house is converted from an ISO corten-steel shipping container and arrives as a complete structural unit, ideal for permanent homes, cafés and hotels. A flat pack container house uses a galvanized steel frame with sandwich wall panels that ship flat and are bolted together on site, so several units fit in one freight container and freight cost per unit drops. It suits site offices, labor camps, schools and emergency housing.

Can your prefab buildings be customized for my climate and local building rules?

Yes. Layout, insulation (EPS, rock wool, PU or spray foam), cladding, windows and doors, electrical standards and plumbing are configured per project. Share your site location, climate and intended use and our engineers will recommend a specification. We supply drawings and material documentation to support your local approval process; final code compliance should always be confirmed with your local authority.

How are container houses shipped and installed overseas?

Modified shipping container houses ship as complete units. Flat pack houses and light steel villas ship as panelized kits inside 20ft or 40ft high-cube containers. Every order includes a packing list and assembly guidance, and bolt-connected prefabricated houses come with assembly video instructions so local teams can install them efficiently.

Which markets does HK Prefab export to?

Most of our products are exported to Europe, the United States, Australia, Southeast Asia and South Africa, including 40ft modified shipping container houses delivered to Australia.

Do you offer off-grid solar power for container homes?

Yes. For example, one of our insulated container houses integrates a solar system that produces approximately 48 kWh per day in good sunlight with 30 kWh of battery storage. Systems are sized to each project's energy consumption.

How do I start a project with HK Prefab?

Request our catalog or contact our team with your drawings or sketches, required dimensions, quantity, intended use and destination port. We reply within 24 hours with recommendations on structure, specification and shipping.

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Impact Resistant

Lightweight & Insulated

Weather-Tight & Durable

HK fiberglass shelters are made from Light steel stud and fiberglass sandwich panel. The shelters are impact, lightweight, insulated, weather-tight, durable and secure. Fiberglass shelters are engineered to meet the rigid requirements of the natural gas industry, the oil field and the telecom cabinet, which made the field work much easier.

Product Description

This house is built by ISO standards shipping containers, these containers are built with the toughest of corrugated steel, with tubular steel frames. They come equipped with marine grade flooring (28mm thickness). They are built to stack easily one upon the other, making it very easy if you want to enlarge your home after it is built.

The shipping container homes offer strength, smart design, and excellent weather resistance. They can withstand extreme weather for more than 15 years when serving as cargo on vessels, but when converted to a standing house on land, the lifespan can reach 50 years and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in HK fiberglass shelters?

HK fiberglass shelters are constructed using light steel studs combined with high-quality fiberglass sandwich panels, ensuring structural integrity, thermal insulation, and lightweight durability.

Which industries are suitable for these fiberglass shelters?

They are engineered to meet the strict demands of the natural gas industry, oil field operations, and telecom cabinets, making field installation and equipment protection much easier.

What is the lifespan of a shipping container home on land?

While designed to withstand extreme marine conditions for 15+ years as cargo containers, when repurposed into permanent land housing, their lifespan can easily exceed 50 years.

Can container houses be expanded in the future?

Yes, these houses are built using standard ISO container structures with tubular steel frames, making them easy to stack and connect horizontally or vertically to enlarge your living space.

What flooring is included in the container units?

The containers come pre-equipped with 28mm thick marine-grade flooring, providing excellent durability, moisture resistance, and heavy load capacity.