Folding Container House
20ft Empty Folding Container Home Portable Tiny House
The interior can be used as a variety of functional areas, such as bedrooms, living rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, etc., and can be used for office, home, living, apartment, etc. Fast installation, convenient movement, reasonable structure, firm and durable, well received by users! The exterior wall panel has a variety of colors, patterns and materials to choose from!
The installation is simple and convenient, the labor efficiency is high, and the overall movement is convenient.
Folding Container House | Rapid Deployment for Instant Use
Folding container houses are a prefabricated, portable shelter solution. Their core advantage lies in rapid deployment, making it ideal for emergency relief, mobile offices, temporary accommodations, and field camps.
Constructed from high-strength steel, these units feature a robust X-folding structure. The main frame is securely connected via an advanced hinge system, allowing for quick setup and compact transport.
As a leading folding container house factory in China, Yeson steel’s distinctive edge is our proprietary precision-folding technology. Key components, such as our patented folding container house beams, are meticulously designed to withstand thousands of folding cycles. This innovation guarantees long-term structural integrity, exceptional stability, and superior weatherproof sealing for every unit.
We focus on providing comprehensive one-stop folding container house solutions for clients with the most demanding requirements.
20ft Folding Container House: Maximizing Space & Transport Efficiency
The 20 ft folding container house is the most widely used and versatile configuration in modular construction. When fully expanded, it measures approximately 5800 × 2500 × 2560 mm, providing a comfortable and functional interior space. In its folded state, the unit compresses to a thickness of just 0.4 meters, significantly optimizing container loading efficiency and reducing transportation and logistics costs.
Built with an advanced X-folding structural system, each unit is up to 90% prefabricated in the factory. This high level of pre-assembly allows for rapid on-site deployment. Installation typically involves simply lifting the wall panels into position and securing them with bolts, requiring minimal labor, equipment, and time.
The 20 ft collapsible container house is highly adaptable and can be configured for a wide range of applications, including site offices, worker accommodations, sanitary units, and temporary facilities. It is particularly well-suited for construction sites, mining camps, infrastructure projects, and other scenarios that demand frequent relocation and fast setup. These units provide a flexible, efficient, and modern modular housing solution.
Important Note on Customization:
The standard 20 ft folding container is engineered with a strong emphasis on shipping efficiency and structural integrity, which may limit certain customization options. For projects requiring greater architectural flexibility or long-term installation, we recommend considering our detachable container house systems. These alternatives offer enhanced design adaptability and are better suited for permanent or semi-permanent applications.
| Structure | Components | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Spécification | Length*width*height | Internal dimensions: length 5620 mm, width 2260 mm, height 2440mm |
| Roof form | Roof form and material | |
| Folded state | 320mm (height) | |
| Net weight | 1160KG | |
| Drainage form | External drainage organization | |
| Number of layers | ≤2 layers | |
| Toit | External roof | 0.45mm cover steel plate + 40mm glass wool + ceiling steel plate 0.3mm |
| Internal suspended ceiling | 12 kg 50mm 0.326 Dongshang foam sandwich panel | |
| Insulation board | 8kg 50mm 0.236 foam sandwich panel | |
| Framework | T1.2mm special-shaped pass material Q235 | |
| Hanging head | T16mm Q235 steel plate | |
| Floor | Framework | Bottom side beam: t1.2mmQ235 galvanized steel pipe |
| End side beam: t1.2mmQ235 galvanized steel pipe | ||
| Beam: t1.2mmQ235 galvanized steel pipe | ||
| Bottom plate | T16mm magnesium oxychloride fireproof floor | |
| Side Panel | All outer/end plates | 8kg 50mm 0.236 foam sandwich panel |
| Framework | T1.2mm Q235 galvanized steel pipe | |
| Door | 1 exterior door | Steel frame; inner frame size: 977mm*2360mm |
| Window | / | 2*Aluminum alloy white unilateral sliding window, frame 930/1200mm |
| Folding Hinge | / | T3mm 180*76 galvanized hinge |
| Electrical System | / | Electrical wiring must be safe and concealed and installed in strict accordance with moisture-proof specifications. All electrical products must comply with CE certification and support European certification. |
| Technical Index | / | Voltage 220V, 50HZ |
| Circuit Composition | / | Connect the circuit according to the circuit engineering specifications. Indoor: wall socket. Light switch, LED light 2x16w. |
| Socket Distribution | / | Ceiling 16A three plugs*2, 10A five plugs with a switch at the front, one 16A air conditioning socket at the back, five plugs, and six. |
| Protective Coating | Overall framework | Electro-galvanized: zinc 10 microns; primer coating: zinc-rich 20 microns; topcoat: polyurethane topcoat 50 microns; total coating thickness: 80 microns. |
What affects the folding container house price?
The folding container house price is affected by a variety of factors. At Yeson steel, our prefabricated folding container houses have different material options so we have different price levels for you. You can choose different thickness steel structure, different insulation material, different floorboard material, and even different types of door and windows. As long as you want to change it, we can achieve it for you.
Different Sandwich Wall Panel
Imperméable à l'eau
A l'épreuve du feu
Isolation thermique
Isolation phonique
Efficacité des coûts
Steel Plate Colors
Please contact us to determine the color of the exterior steel plate and the material of the wall panel.
The commonly used steel plate colors are as follows:
Where can foldable containers be used?
Foldable container houses are prized for their rapid deployment and exceptional mobility. Even multiple units can be installed and ready for use in minimal time, making them an ideal rapid solution for emergency needs such as disaster relief camps, temporary medical facilities, or urgent field command centers.
Beyond emergencies, their portability makes them perfectly suited for dynamic environments that require frequent relocation. This is why they are extensively utilized across construction sites and large-scale camps. These versatile units are commonly configured into:
- Site Offices & Meeting Rooms
- Worker Accommodations & Living Quarters
- Mobile Kitchens & Dining Areas
- Sanitary Units & Shower Blocks
- Equipment Storage & Secure Warehouses
The core advantage of the folding container house lies in its ability to provide a fully functional, durable space wherever and whenever it’s needed, seamlessly adapting from a compact transport module to an instant building solution.
Only 4 steps to build a Foldable Container House
The production and assembly of all the components of the folding container house are prefabricated at the factory. You can install the Folding House on the job site in just four steps.
1. Use the crane to live its roof. Lift its roof slowly until the house is unfolded and stop the crane there.
2. Expand the front and back walls of the container. Push the front and back from inside, and make it stand in the correct place.
3. Use the bolts to fix the whole structure. There will be premade bolt holes on the columns, and we will provide enough bolts for you to fix them.
4. Install the door lock. To prevent the door lock from damaging the ceiling during the folding process, we will not install the door lock in advance. If you need to move the house to another place and need to fold it, please remember to take down the door lock in advance also.
Another option for prefab foldable houses:
As a manufacturer of foldable houses, we offer different types of foldable houses designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
Z-type folding container house
A Z-type folding container house is another product formed on the basis of a flat-pack container house. This type of house has the same quality as flat pack containers, but simplifies the installation process of flat pack containers, making the installation speed further faster. We provide a variety of container house types, you can choose according to the situation.
expandable container house
Prefabricated expandable container houses, also known as double-wing expandable container houses, fold out container homes, are a fully prefabricated housing solution. They use containers as the basic structure. This type of expandable house has an expandable double-wing structure. Without increasing the overall transportation size and weight, this design allows the interior space to be significantly increased by unfolding the double wings to meet different residential, office or commercial needs.
La maison pliante extensible utilise des matériaux en acier léger tels que des tubes carrés galvanisés à haute résistance et des cornières galvanisées comme cadres, des panneaux composites en acier coloré double face comme murs, et des charnières à haute résistance sont utilisées pour relier les cadres. L'espace de la maison agrandie est presque trois fois plus grand qu'avant son déploiement. Des maisons à expansion de 20 et 40 pieds peuvent être fabriquées, et elles peuvent également être personnalisées en fonction des besoins du client.
Why Choose Yeson as Your Folding Container House Manufacturer?
As a leading folding container house manufacturer in China, yeson provides more than just certified products—we deliver reliable, end-to-end solutions. Every unit is backed by international ISO and CE certifications, ensuring consistent quality and compliance with global standards.
Our commitment extends beyond manufacturing. We partner with you for the entire project lifecycle, offering comprehensive support from initial consultation and custom design to production, delivery, and on-site installation. This one-stop solution approach ensures a seamless, hassle-free experience for our clients worldwide.
With a proven track record of excellence, yeson has successfully delivered and installed collapsible container homes in a variety of regions and climates, including:
Africa: Mozambique, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Congo and so on.
Asia & Middle East: Philippines, Malaysia, UAE, Saudi Arabia and so on.
To further enhance our services, we have a professional installation and technical support team in Ethiopia, ready to provide expert and rapid-response support for projects in multiple regions.
Trusted for its customized solutions and reliable performance, yeson is the preferred partner for building durable, efficient, and rapidly deployable housing systems.