Expandable Container House
Expandable container house is a fully factory-prefabricated modular housing solution. Combining design features of container houses and foldable container houses, it employs a dual-wing expandable structure that allows expansion and contraction on both sides. This housing can be transported in a folded form and easily unfolded on-site, offering greater spatial flexibility. It enables rapid deployment and efficient space utilization, making it widely applicable in residential, commercial, and office settings.
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Unfolded Dimensions (20 feet |
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Folded Dimensions (20 feet) |
L5900mm x W2200mm x H2480mm | |
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Unfolded Dimensions (40 feet) |
L11800mm x W6300mm x H2480mm | |
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Folded Dimensions (40 feet) |
L11800mm x W2200mm x H2480mm |
Introduction
Ruilong offers customized design services supporting multiple specifications (20-foot, 40-foot, or custom dimensions), interior layouts, electrical systems, and decorative finishes to meet diverse project requirements. Expandable container houses are extensively used in residential areas, office buildings, schools, clinics, temporary camps, and more, providing modern, ready-to-use modular solutions. Contact us today to customize your expandable container housing solution!
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Size of Expandable Container House
| Product Description | Small 20FT | 20FT | 30FT | 40FT |
| External Dimension(mm) | 5900*4800*2480 | 5900*6300*2480 | 9000*6300*2480 | 11800*6300*2480 |
| Internal Dimension(mm) | 5460*4640*2240 | 5740*6040*2200 | 8840*6140*2240 | 11540*6140*2240 |
| Folded State(mm) | 5900*700*2480 | 5900*2200*2480 | 9000*2200*2480 | 11800*2200*2480 |
Interior Show
Expandable container houses deliver well-designed, well-lit, and immediately usable interior spaces upon delivery. These include living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, offices, and more. The entire structure features a fully sealed design with exceptional weatherproofing, ensuring a safe and comfortable living or working environment. Interior layouts can be customized to meet specific needs, including partitions, doors and windows, and electrical systems.
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Structures
The expandable container house consists of a light steel frame structure, combined with foldable side modules and integrated interior systems, providing a strong, flexible, and easy-to-install modular building solution.
- Main Frame: Made of high-strength galvanized steel, has strong stability, durability, and long service life.
- Wall Panels: Use insulated sandwich panels with excellent thermal and sound performance, available in customizable materials and thicknesses.
- Roof System: Features a waterproof and drainage design to prevent leakage and withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Floor System: Built with reinforced steel and moisture-proof materials for strong load-bearing capacity and comfort.
- Doors and Windows: Equipped with aluminum alloy or PVC options, offering good ventilation, lighting, and security.
- Electrical & Plumbing System: Pre-installed and fully integrated, allowing quick connection on-site.
- Expandable Modules: Double or triple wing design allows the structure to unfold easily, maximizing interior space in minutes.
Specifications
Below are the standard technical specifications for RuiLong Expandable Container Houses. We also offer customized solutions to meet your unique project needs, including dimensions, layout design, insulation systems, and interior configurations. Our professional team will tailor the most efficient and comfortable expandable modular space solution for your residential, commercial, or on-site applications.
| 20ft house open size | 5900mm (length) * 6300mm (width) * 2480mm (height) |
| 20ft house folded size | 5900mm (length) * 2200mm (width) * 2480mm (height) |
| 40ft house open size | 11800mm (length) * 6220mm (width) * 2480mm (height) |
| 40ft house folded size | 11800mm (length) * 2200mm (width) * 2480mm (height) |
| Product Type | Expansion Box |
| Warranty service | over 5 years |
| After sales service | online technical suppor |
| Application scenario | Outdoor |
| Brand | WFZH |
| Material | Sandwich board, steel, wood, log |
| Usage | House |
| Design style | Modern |
| Product Name | Expandable Container House |
| Main materials | galvanized steel structure sandwich panel walls, doors, and windows |
| Weigh | 2.5T/4.6T |
| Wall | Eps/rock wool/bamboo wood fiber graphene insulation integrated board/PU sandwich board |
| Color | White, Black, Green, Grey or Customized |
| Roof | Galvanized steel structure with 4 corner pieces, sandwich panel+decorative ceiling; Galvanized steel roof covering |
| Door | Made of steel/aluminum frame, broken bridge, double glazed. |
| Window | PVC sliding window, double-layer glass bridge breaking window |
| Flooring | MGO flooring |
| Electricity | 3C/CE/CLSAA standard, with distribution box, lights, switches, sockets, etc |
| Optional accessories | air conditioning, cabinets, bathrooms, showers, steel roofs, electrical appliances for accommodation, decorative materials, furniture, etc |
| Applications | Living facilities, wilderness campsites, restaurants, offices, bars, clas |
Application
Expandable container homes offer versatile applications for residential housing, vacation homes, portable villas, foldable camping cabins, temporary office spaces, pop-up exhibition stores, construction site command centers, medical pods, and emergency shelters. Their dual-wing expansion design delivers spacious interiors with exceptional flexibility for both temporary use and long-term living. All designs are fully customizable, including layouts, dimensions, insulation layers, and interior configurations, perfectly tailored to your project requirements. Contact us today for your exclusive scalable container housing solution!
Custom Expandable container house
RuiLong offers comprehensive customization options for expandable container houses to perfectly match your project requirements. From overall size and layout design to material selection and interior configuration, every detail can be tailored to create a functional, comfortable, and visually appealing modular space. Our customization includes size and layout design, wall panel and insulation materials, door and window styles, electrical and plumbing systems, interior decoration and furniture options, exterior color and finish, roof type and drainage systems, as well as optional facilities such as air conditioning, lighting, and sanitary units.
Tell us your specific requirements, our professional team will design the most suitable expandable container house solution for your project. Contact us today for a customized quotation!
Expandable Prefabricated House: Modern, Smart, and Sustainable Living Solutions
Modular Expandable Prefabricated House is a modern housing solution system utilizing eco-friendly materials with intelligent and modular design. It flexibly adapts to diverse terrains and functional requirements. Compared to traditional construction, it offers advantages such as short construction cycles, high mobility, and efficient space utilization.
Modular and Expandable Design
Built from standardized modules such as container frames and panels, the structure supports quick assembly and flexible expansion, including extendable walls, foldable balconies, or hidden loft spaces, easily adapting to diverse project requirements.
Fast Construction, High Efficiency
Over 90% of components are prefabricated in factories using high-strength steel, composite panels, and lightweight materials, enhancing on-site installation efficiency. The building structure offers durability, lightweight construction, and seismic resistance, with a service life of 15 to 25 years.
Smart and Sustainable Features
Functional zones such as kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms can be fully customized. The system can integrate solar panels, smart temperature control, and security systems, achieving a comfortable and energy-efficient living environment.
Adaptable and Portable Structure
The expandable prefabricated house can be easily folded, transported, and reassembled. Its adjustable foundation design allows installation on different terrains — including slopes and waterfronts — providing a practical solution for both temporary and permanent applications.
Expandable container house Manufacturer & Supplier
As a leading manufacturer and supplier of folding and expandable container houses, RuiLong is committed to delivering high-quality, customizable modular building solutions for global clients. We have strong production capacity, advanced manufacturing facilities, and extensive overseas project experience, we have successfully provided modular housing solutions for a wide range of applications, including office buildings, worker dormitories, student apartments, school classrooms, hotels, restaurants, and camp projects.
Our expandable prefabricated houses are available in 20ft, 30ft, and 40ft models, with flexible configurations such as 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom layouts. Each unit is built with lightweight galvanized steel framing and insulated sandwich panels, featuring a double-wing expandable design that allows easy installation, multiple reuse, and excellent durability. Contact us today to get a customized design and quotation — RuiLong is ready to provide you with a flexible, efficient, and reliable modular space solution tailored to your project needs.
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