Old Containers On Newyork Roof Tops

Show larger version of the image rooftop container garden re purposed items like wading pools care good bets for rooftop container gardens.

Old containers on newyork roof tops.

Since the old lady house has two structures one of them can be used as a residence while the other can be used for work. On each side of the container roof attach a wooden beam into the steel plates. If you re looking for a cost effective means of providing permanent cover over a large area a container roof kit can be an excellent solution. One trip containers are ideal if appearance and longevity are top priorities.

This rather deceptively named residence was designed and built by adam kalkin and is full of unique modern touches. This video is a reminder to always appreciate your family for who they are. Used cargo worthy containers are certified for global transport based on the condition of the doors floor walls and ceiling. Screw the trusses into this beam.

These containers are referred to as new or in like new condition. Like many of the fixtures within new york city s infrastructure many of us see water tanks dotting rooftops but have little idea of their specific uses and upkeep. The stacked buckets have been fashioned into self watering planters. Now the roof s basic structure is starting to take shape.

Although it is named the old lady house this beautiful shipping container home is anything but old. This system may be old but it sure is reliable. Photo by tara thayer. As you look up to the rooftops to marvel at this simple yet green part of new york city s past and present with more appreciation you will start seeing them everywhere.

Show larger version of the image rooftop container garden low wooden planters are a good bet for windy rooftops. Dents rust and corroded paint may be present. The unit is leak proof. Although they often look defunct water tanks are still an essential part of the city s day to day needs.

Attach purlins or steel bars for structural support across the trusses to complete the roof s structure. These turnkey kits mount on standard shipping containers and can be assembled with basic tools. For this step you can just add 20 foot long purlins onto the. With a 3 150 ton capacity range and efficiency ratings as high as 17 5 seer york commercial packaged rooftop units in both a c and packaged heat pump models balance minimized installation and operating costs and come smart equipment enabled.

About 15 000 buildings still use this system today.