A shipping container is a special, non-corrosive Corten steel; then, when coated with appropriate primer , it becomes virtually rust proof and also prevents fungi, mold and is highly antiseptic.
The 8mm thick insulation fixed to the internal panel which is further covered with internal cladding. The insulation increases the thermal efficiency and ensures room temperature. Moreover shipping containers have ventilation points. These are also being effectively used to reduce the heat within the container.
During lighting shipping containers act as a Faraday cage by distributing the electrostatic charges around the exterior of the house structure. As a result there will be no harm on the people living inside the house. Protection is more than a conventional house since the whole structure is double earthed.
Shipping Containers have the strongest structure compared to wood, concrete, or normal steel buildings and they also has a shelf life of over 20 years in rough weather conditions during sea transportation. Containers when used for housing construction shall result in extension of its shelf life due to static environment and other conditions. Hybrid Cargotecture Development provide lifetime warranty on all its products subject to maintenance.
The house is completely termite free because the structure of the house is made out of steel and the interior cladding is done using gypsum boards which are resistant to termite attacks.