Engineered for the Tropics: 30FT Expandable House, Defying Costa Rica's Heat and Heavy Rains
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Multiplied Space & Optimized FreightThe unique folding mechanism allows up to 4 sets (10FT) or 2 sets (20FT) to fit inside a single 40HQ shipping container. This drastically reduces international logistics expenses per square meter.
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Standardized Cost-EfficiencyManufactured via a mature assembly line, this model provides an exceptional price advantage for bulk orders, shortening the investment payback period for developers.
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Minimal On-Site LaborNo complex civil engineering is required. A team of 2-3 general laborers can complete the installation within hours using basic lifting equipment.
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High-Turnover Mobile AssetThe heavy-duty bolt-together design supports repeated disassembly and relocation. Your building asset can move with your projects for multiple life cycles.

Built to conquer the elements, the 30FT Expandable Container House is the ultimate climate-resilient sanctuary engineered by Global House (suzhou) Co., Ltd. Designed specifically for challenging tropical environments like Costa Rica, this premium dual-wing expansion home features a striking minimalist external finish outlined by heavy-duty galvanized structural frames that fiercely resist high-humidity rust. To combat the intense tropical heat, the spectacular storefront is upgraded with massive full-height panoramic glass doors and outward-opening broken bridge aluminum windows, providing superior thermal insulation and cross-ventilation. Collapsing down into a highly efficient flatpack architecture during ocean transit, this modernist module delivers immediate, weatherproof luxury—keeping your interior cool, dry, and flawlessly protected during the heavy green season rains.

| Type | Extended Size L*W*H (mm) | Folded Size L*W*H (mm) | Area | 40HQ Loading | Shipping Weight |
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| 10FT Model | 2950 * 6480 * 2480 | 2950 * 2200 * 2480 | 20 m² | 4 SETS | ~1.8 - 2.0 Tons |
| 20FT Model | 5900 * 6480 * 2480 | 5900 * 2200 * 2480 | 38.2 m² | 2 SETS | 3.4 Tons |
| 30FT Model | 9000 * 6480 * 2480 | 9000 * 2200 * 2480 | 58.3 m² | 1 SET | ~4.5 Tons |
| 40FT Model | 11800 * 6480 * 2480 | 11800 * 2200 * 2480 | 76.4 m² | 1 SET | 5.4 Tons |
- Main Steel Frame: Q235 Hot-dip galvanized steel, 2.5mm - 3.0mm thickness, with 6mm corner head liner plates for maximum structural safety.
- Wall Panels: External wall: 75mm EPS sandwich panel standard (Upgradable to Rock Wool for premium fire resistance). Internal partition: 50mm EPS sandwich panel.
- Roof System: External top: 0.35mm corrugated color steel sheet. Insulation: 50mm EPS sandwich panel. Internal ceiling: 200-type aesthetic ceiling board.
- Flooring: Subfloor: 18mm fireproof magnesite board (moisture-proof & insect-resistant). Surface: 2.0mm wear-resistant PVC floor leather (Upgradable to 4.0mm SPC flooring).
- Doors & Windows (Optional Upgrade): PVC casement windows (with anti-insect screens) + Aluminum security door.
Available Upgrades: Broken bridge aluminum entrance doors (double glass), KFC doors, aluminum alloy sliding doors, broken bridge aluminum windows, plastic steel sliding windows, ceiling-to-floor glass windows, etc.
Color Customization: Wall panel colors: White, Red Wooden, Dark Gray. Frame colors: White, Black, Dark Gray. Optional: 16mm metal carved board as exterior wall decoration.
Project Camps (construction dormitories, site canteens, modular restrooms); Office Spaces (mobile office units, field command centers, temporary meeting rooms); Emergency Housing (post-disaster resettlement, refugee shelters, affordable pods); Utility Buildings (security booths, temporary clinics, mobile convenience stores).
- Unloading: Lift the folded unit onto leveled, hardened ground or simple concrete piers.
- Unfolding Wings: Release the safety latches, lift the two roof sections in sequence, and then lower the floor sections.
- Fixing Walls: Push the folded side walls outward to a vertical position and install the corner connectors.
- Sealing: Apply prefabricated sealing strips and high-quality structural adhesive at joints to ensure a weather-tight finish.
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