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Pitabrood
  7/24/2016 09:06 EST

Hello, does anyone have experience with container home building in the Philippines?

draks
  7/24/2016 15:57 EST

The only container homes I have ever seen here were on squatters land. The amount if insulation you would need would be tremendous it gets really hot here it would be like an oven literally
But maybe someone knows the answer

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tlallen59
  7/24/2016 17:38 EST

It's always cool in the shade so just shove it under the mango tree. Many people here would love to have one to make a house out of.

trappedinhell
  7/24/2016 22:00 EST

I've seen a couple along C5 road in a squatter's area. A small prefab container may cost you about 150,000 pesos. http://smarthouseprefab.com.ph/about_smarthouse.html
It may be low cost; but like draks said it may be impractical here in the Philippines due to the climate. Your AC's may probably be running 24/7. It has advantages though: Termite-proof, Typhoon-proof, Long-lasting, Low Cost. Disadvantages: Flood -prone if not elevated, lots of ventilation & insulation needed, limited living space like those old box type trailer homes in the States.

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