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RE: How to Evaluate the Safety of a Container
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Eric Meinert
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Feb 28, 2007 07:42 PST
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I am sure that sandblasting the inside surface down to bare metal will remove all issues. That is a drastic solution though. I would look up the manufacturers websites, and see what they specify for interior treatments. I have seen one where they identify the insecticide they use on the floor planks. As for the paint, you could probably find that out too. If you remove the planks and pressure wash the interior paint, I am sure that will be sufficient. Perhaps a repaint will be needed, if you really want to be sure.
Call one of the manufacturers, tell them you are a buyer, and ask. Then simply buy one of theirs. The manufactureres are identified on the container. Hyundai in South Korea makes many of them, but there are European and North American suppliers as well.
From: moma bala <monca-@hotmail.com>Reply-To: Dymaxi-@topica.comTo: Dymaxi-@topica.comSubject: RE: How to Evaluate the Safety of a ContainerDate: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:32:53 +0100if you are concerned about hygiene I think best way would be to take out of it (throw away) all parts other then metal and then grind (by sanding for example) the metal construction and repaint it after. then you can put new interior (isolation, wood). it will be like new :)dont forget to cut out the openings for windows before ok?>From: TwoDog <dogtw-@yahoo.com>>Reply-To: Dymaxi-@topica.com>To: Dymaxi-@topica.com>Subject: How to Evaluate the Safety of a Container>Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:08:47 -0800
(PST)>>I've been intrigued by converting shipping containers to living >space for several years. My overriding concern is how to evaluate >the potential toxicity of a particular container.>>I think I would prefer an uninsulated box, so that I can frame walls >and insulate with cellulose.>>I live near the Ohio river not far from Louisville, Ky and figure >there are an abundance of used containers to select from.>>Thanks for all your help,>TwoDog>>>--------------------------------->Need Mail bonding?>Go to the Yahoo! Mail Q&A for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users.>>________________________________________________>To subscribe: Dymaxion200-@topica.com>To unsubscribe: Dymaxion2000-@topica.com>To view list
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