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The 2 Best Materials To Line Your Shipping Container Conversion With
Rosalyn Hunt
Shipping container conversions are fast becoming one of the most popular ways to add an independent living or working space to a home. They're being used as offices, studios, workshops and granny flats among many other things. Their popularity lies in the fact that they are quick, easy and stress-free additions to your home and because, as moveable structures, they're not as strictly governed by council regulations as regular home extensions.
If you're planning to use a shipping container to add a new space to your home, then you most likely understand that insulation is an essential part of ensuring that the container is a comfortable space to spend time in. Insulation helps to regulate the interior temperature of the container and also helps to make the space more sound proof.
As well as adding insulation to the interior walls, you'll need to add an internal surface over the top of the insulation material. This is important for both aesthetics and creating a barrier over the insulation materials, which can sometimes be harmful if not covered correctly. Here are the two most common materials that are used to line shipping container conversions:
1. Gyprock plasterboard
Gyprock plasterboard is the material that is most commonly used to line the interior of traditional buildings. It's a thin, lightweight material that comes in a variety of standard sized sheets. Gyprock plasterboards are an excellent choice if you'd like your shipping container conversion to have the feel of a proper room and gives a smooth, seamless finish.
If you decide to use gyprock plasterboard it's a wise idea to have it installed by a professional plasterer. It is easily broken with incorrect handling and it requires an experienced hand to apply the wet plaster that's used to seal the gaps between each board.
2. Plywood sheeting
Plywood sheeting is a composite material that's made of multiple layers of reconstituted timber and glue. It's often used as a structural material in the building industry but it also works incredibly well as a lining for a shipping container conversion.
Although plywood sheeting won't give you the pristine finish of professionally installed plasterboard, it's an easier option if you want to complete the lining of the container yourself. It's also more durable than plasterboard, making it the better option for a workshop that may involve items that impact with the lining such as tools or building materials.
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