External Cladding Guide
Plenty of container homes proudly show off their corrugated steel, and it can look fantastic. But cladding the outside of a container is one of the smartest moves you can make, especially in Tasmania. Done well, cladding shades the steel from summer sun, protects it from rust, makes room for insulation on the outside where it works best, softens the look for neighbours and councils, and can help you meet bushfire requirements.
This guide covers why and when to clad, the materials that suit containers, how to fix cladding to corrugated steel without leaks, and the details that make or break the job.
What is inside the full guide
Should you clad at all?
How a cladding system works
Fixing to corrugated steel
Cladding materials that suit containers
Details that make or break it
Painting instead of cladding
Interbode tips
This is a paid guide. The full External Cladding Guide is a 7-page A4 PDF with 3 detailed diagrams, written for Australian container homes. $25, instant download.
Not sure yet? Start with our free Container Dimensions Guide.