Converted Shipping Containers
Adaptable to your needs
CONVERTED SHIPPING CONTAINERS
BESPOKE & TURNKEY OPTIONS
We offer a variety of shipping container home solutions, allowing you to choose between our standard models or collaborating with our architects to ensure compliance with Irish building regulations. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of container projects, including home offices, garden rooms, site offices, and pop-up shops, as well as straightforward style and design modifications. Furthermore, we provide ready-made turnkey models that can be quickly installed at your premises.
MODEL: Méadhbh
MODEL: Niamh
MODEL: Caoimhe
MODEL: Róisín
MODEL: Niamh XL
MODEL: Caoimhe XL
MODEL: Róisín XL
MODEL: L45
MODEL: L60
MODEL: L75
MODEL: L90
MODEL: H90
BUILD THE SPACE TO SUITS YOUR NEEDS
GARDEN ROOMS, HOME OFFICES, OUTSIDE ROOMS, HOME GYMS, GARDEN PODS.
Year-round houses from Selfcontained.ie will meet the expectations of the most demanding customers.
What sets us apart is our an individual approach, the end result depends on you, you determine the arrangement of your garden room and we build it to your specifications.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
The following is a list of specifications that all of our converted containers come with as standard.
Container Construction and Modification
Cutting out and removing parts of the container steel wall, to prepare construction for windows and doors fitting. Prefabrication and high-quality welding. Precision and care for the high aesthetic of performed works.
Electrical Insulation:
Concealed conduit electrical wiring system and equipment (switchgear, sockets, and connectors).
Plumbing System
Concealed plumbing system, PP pipes joined with heat fusion welding, PVC sewer pipes. Water supply fittings and drainpipes concealed in the floor, connections outside the container.
Thermal Insulation
The roof and walls are insulated with sprayed closed-cell polyurethane foam, 80-100 mm thick. Additionally, walls are insulated with mineral wool, 50 mm thick. Heat transfer coefficient U 0.16-0.18 [W/(m2•K)]. Floor insulation made with closed-cell polyurethane boards, 50 mm thick. Heat transfer coefficient U 0.30 [W/(m2•K)].
Walls & Ceiling
Inner wooden-steel construction of walls and ceiling, plasterboard layer, finished with gypsum plaster, priming, and paint.
Windows & Doors
Our standard package of triple glazed windows with heat transfer coefficient Ug = 0.7 [W/(m2•K)]. 5-chamber profile of window frames and sashes made of class A PCV. Tempered, burglar resistant or anti-solar glazing is also available on request.
External Painting
Container painted with polyurethane paint. Surcharge for cladding – all types available.
CONFIGURE YOUR NEW AMAZING SPACE HERE
The Méadhbh
Small, cozy, with a huge window. You can live in it, work, relax. Wherever you want. The only limit is your imagination…
Key features of the Méadhbh:
- Container adaptation made on the new 20HC model,
- Minimalist with a living room, kitchenette and bathroom
- The large window opens up light & usability,
- Accommodation base supplement for resorts/hotels,
- No foundation and no planning permission required*,
- Mobility made easier due to small dimensions (length 6.06 m, width 2.44 m, height 2.89 m),
The Niamh
It can be your home- with a dining room, a kitchen & a living room. Or you can set up your home office here.
Key features of the Niamh:
• Is An Adaptation Of A 20 Foot Shipping Container
• Does not require building permits or foundations*,
• Mobile: Installation/adjustment within a few hours,
• One-platform transport,
• Building full of natural light with very good thermal insulation (U 0.16 W/(m² × K)),
• Minimalistic solution with optimal space arrangement, ensures the realization of any user needs.
The Caoimhe
Incredibly versatile for those who like to be everywhere.
The Caoimhe is:
The Róisín
The Róisín can adapt all your ideas. You can have several rooms with different purpose here. Anything is possible!
The Róisín is:
• An adaptation of a 40ft shipping container
• External dimensions: 2.44 x 12.19 x h 2.89 m, building area 29.8 m2.
• Spacious and comfortable weekend house, or minimalist, yet fully functional and spectacular, house
• Possibility to install additional terraces or patio on the roof.
XL Models
Enhanced Design Flexibility
With the extra width, the XL model allows for creative design possibilities. You can incorporate larger kitchens, spacious dining areas, or even dedicated workspaces. This flexibility means you can tailor the home to fit your lifestyle, whether you need a cosy family gathering spot or a functional home office.
Choosing the XL model means investing in a home that prioritises comfort, flexibility, and functionality. Experience the difference that extra space can make in your daily life with our modified shipping container homes.
FIRST STEP
SELECT HOUSE STYLE
SECOND STEP
CHOOSE YOUR SPECS
THIRD STEP
BUILD IN 8 WEEKS
FULLY CUSTOMISABLE
We will work with you to get the outdoor room to suit your needs and budget
You can choose from a large range of specifications such as the following:
SPECIFICATIONS
- No of Bedrooms
- Insulation
- Heating
- Roof
- Floor
- Heat Recovery Ventilation
- Additional options
INTERIOR
- Trimming
- Plastering & Painting
- Swing Doors
- Sliding Doors
- Shower
- Toilet
- Wash basin
ELECTRICAL
- No of Sockets
- Lighting Points
- TV Sockets
- Internet Sockets
- Air Vent
- Outside Lights
- Smart Features
TERRACE
- Pergola
- Openwork Pergola
- Cladding
- Terrace Trimming
- Composite
- Decking
- Glass Railing Systems