Portable container homes for sale can be folded and erected at any time. It is an innovative portable house. When not in use, the house will take up very little space when folded up. If needed, it can be set up as a fully equipped living space in just a few minutes. Inside the folding house, there is a horizontal, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and toilet. It can satisfy all the needs of people’s daily life. We have many sizes of folding houses to choose from, such as 20ft expandable house containers, 30ft folding houses, 40ft prefab expandable houses, and so on. Click contact us to get your personalized folding room!
Portable Container Homes for Sale Parameters
20FT Basic Characteristics | External dimension (mm) | W6320*L5900*H2480(Side 2270) |
Internal dimension (mm) | W6160*L5560*H2240(Side 2150) | |
Folded state (mm) | W2200*L5900*H2480 | |
Total mass (kg) | 2500 | |
30FT Basic Characteristics | External dimension (mm) | W6360*L9000*H2480(Side 2180) |
Internal dimension (mm) | W6200*L8660*H2240(Side 2060) | |
Folded state (mm) | W2200*L9000*H2480 | |
Total mass (kg) | 3750 | |
40FT Basic Characteristics | External dimension (mm) | W6240*L11800*H2480(Side2180) |
Internal dimension (mm) | W6080*L11540*H2200(Side2060) | |
Folded state (mm) | W2200*L11800*H2480 | |
Total mass (kg) | 4400 | |
Smaller Fold Size | External dimension (mm) | W4820*L5900*H2480(Side2270) |
Internal dimension (mm) | W4660*L5560*H2240(Side2150) | |
Folded state (mm) | W700*L5900*H2480 | |
Total mass (kg) | 1850 |


5 Advantages of Prefab Shipping Container Homes
- Portability and flexibility: Portable container homes for sale can be easily transported and relocated. So, they are ideal for scenarios that require frequent changes of accommodation.
- Space saving: A folding room occupies very little space in the folded state. This can maximize the use of limited space resources.
- Quick installation and dismantling: The installation and dismantling process of the folding room is simple and quick. So, it is especially suitable for emergency rescue and temporary accommodation.
- Comfort: The folding house has excellent performance in heat preservation, sound insulation, and waterproofing. This can provide a comfortable living environment for the occupants.
- Recycling: Folding houses are sturdy and durable, and can be recycled, reducing the cost of long-term use.
Prefab Containers VS. Traditional House
Structure and Design
1.1 Prefab Containers
1.1.1 Structural features: The folding house adopts a modular design, which means the whole house can be easily retracted and folded.
1.1.2 Design flexibility: The design of the folding house is more flexible and changeable, and can be personalized according to customer needs. Such as decoration style, functional configuration, and door and window design.
1.2 Traditional Building
1.2.1 Structural characteristics: Traditional buildings usually adopt a fixed structure, consisting of walls, roofs, foundations, and other parts. The structure is very stable and generally does not make layout changes.
1.2.2 Design limitations: The design of traditional buildings is relatively fixed, making it difficult to carry out large-scale personalized customization, with fewer options.
Installation and Transportation
2.1 Portable Container Homes
2.1.1 Convenient installation: The installation process of folding house is simple and fast, and usually can be completed within a few minutes, greatly shortening the construction cycle.
2.1.2 Transportation cost: A folded room folded together, lightweight, occupying very little space can greatly reduce the cost of transportation. Therefore, our expandable portable homes have been sold to Australia, the United States, Ireland, Denmark, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, and many other countries!
2.2 Traditional House
2.2.1 Complicated installation: The construction process of a traditional building is relatively complicated and requires a lot of time and labor.
2.2.2 Transportation: Once built, traditional buildings are usually difficult to relocate. Therefore transportation is also not possible.
Comfort and Stability
3.1 Folded Room
3.1.1 Comfort: Nowadays, expandable house containers are more mature in terms of heat preservation, sound insulation, and waterproofing, which can provide a comfortable living environment for the occupants.
3.1.2 Stability: Although the folding room is light and flexible. Its stability is still guaranteed, and it is stable in a normal environment.
3.2 Traditional Building
3.2.1 Comfort: Traditional buildings are usually more advantageous in terms of comfort and can provide a more durable and stable living environment.
3.2.2 Stability: Traditional houses are more stable and able to withstand many natural disasters due to their fixed structure.
Cost and Sustainability
4. 1 Prefab Expandable House
4.1.1 Cost: The overall cost of folding houses is not high. And the space resources saved in long-term use and quick installation may make the overall cost even lower.
4.1.2 Sustainability: Folding house adopts environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing process, which is highly sustainable and in line with environmental protection.
4.2 Traditional Building
4.2.1 Cost: Traditional buildings usually have lower construction costs upfront, but may face additional costs for maintenance and remodeling in long-term use.
4.2.2 Sustainability: Traditional buildings may have certain challenges in terms of sustainability, such as material waste and energy consumption.


Prefab Shipping Container Homes for Sale from YG
YG’s portable container homes for sale are renowned for their high quality and wide range of customization options. YG portable living containers use advanced materials and manufacturing processes to ensure structural stability and safety. In addition, YG prefab shipping container homes offer a wide range of layouts and color options. And we can customize these to meet individual customer needs. Whether as a temporary shelter, a mobile office space, or a recreational log cabin villa, YG portable container homes can meet your needs. You are welcome to inquire about our folding houses at any time!

