Xiemei Modern Living
Engineering Specifications

Modern Expandable Steel Folding Container House

Every unit is pre-assembled, wired, and plumbed at our manufacturing plant (Suzhou Wujiang Xiemei Steel Products Co., Ltd.) before international shipping.

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Complete Dimensional & Structural Schedule

Living Area411 sq ft (38.2 m²)
Bedrooms2 Bedrooms
Bathrooms1 Full Bathroom (Wet/Dry Separated)
Dimensions (Deployed)5,900 mm L × 6,480 mm W × 2,480 mm H (19.4 ft × 21.3 ft × 8.1 ft)
Dimensions (Folded)5,900 mm L × 2,250 mm W × 2,480 mm H (Standard 20ft Intermodal Profile)
Structural ChassisGalvanized high-tensile steel frame with anti-corrosion protective coating
Wall & Roof Core75mm thermal insulation sandwich panels (EPS/Rockwool fire-retardant core)
Windows & GlazingDouble-glazed tempered glass with thermal break aluminum frames and screens
DoorsAluminum double-glazed main entrance door and interior privacy doors
Subfloor & FinishHeavy-duty fiber cement subfloor with luxury wear-resistant PVC woodgrain surface
Electrical Infrastructure120V / 240V 60Hz US-Compatible System with Distribution Breaker Panel & GFCI Outlets
Plumbing InfrastructureIntegrated water supply and drain lines with standard US fixture connections
Manufacturer Warranty5-Year Manufacturer Structural Warranty
Turnkey Base Price$36,000 (Complete turnkey base package)
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Free Contractor CAD Blueprint Package

Planning to permit or prepare a foundation? Download the complete 24-page stamped architectural CAD drawing set, pier loading schedules, and foundation layouts.

Modern Expandable Steel Folding Container House Exterior Front View
Exterior elevation of the Xiemei 20ft Expandable House

Standard Equipment Inclusions

  • Pre-assembled expandable folding steel wing structure
  • Double-glazed windows with protective screens
  • Finished kitchen cabinet assembly with countertop and sink
  • Complete partitioned bathroom with shower, toilet and sink
  • Pre-wired interior lighting and power outlets
  • Integrated main distribution breaker box
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Detailed Gallery & Layout Drawings

Modern Expandable Container House Exterior
Front elevation showing expanded dual wings and glass entrance door
Open Concept Living and Dining Space
Spacious central living area with durable vinyl woodgrain flooring and recessed lighting
Private Primary Bedroom
Private bedroom wing with dual double-glazed windows and insulated walls
Factory Fitted Kitchen Suite
Factory-installed kitchen cabinets with food-prep counter space and stainless sink
Finished Bathroom with Wet/Dry Separation
Complete bathroom featuring shower stall, toilet, and modern vanity
Folded Unit Prepared for Intermodal Shipping
Compact folded configuration ready for standard intermodal truck or container transport
Architectural Drafting Set

Full CAD Blueprint & Layout Drawing Package

Complete working drawings ready for building department permitting and contractor review. Click any drawing to view in high-resolution.

Architectural 2-Bedroom CAD Floor Plan Drawing
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Architecture Specification

Architectural 2-Bedroom CAD Floor Plan Drawing

Complete architectural layout blueprint with millimeter and imperial dimension lines. Features 5,900 mm length × 6,480 mm deployed width, dual bedrooms (4.0m × 3.0m), wet/dry bathroom pod (3.1 m²), finished kitchenette (4.8 m²), and open living room (7.2 m²). Scale 1:50 with standard architectural title block.

4-Step Rapid Unfolding & Deployment Sequence
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Engineering Specification

4-Step Rapid Unfolding & Deployment Sequence

Sequential isometric technical diagram detailing the complete 90-minute site unfolding process: Step 1 (Crane lowering onto foundation) -> Step 2 (Dual side wings swinging out on heavy hinges) -> Step 3 (Roof canopy lowering and floor panels dropping) -> Step 4 (Fully locked and weather-sealed turnkey home).

Foundation Engineering: 8-Point Pier Plan & 4" Monolithic Slab Detail
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Civil / Structural Specification

Foundation Engineering: 8-Point Pier Plan & 4" Monolithic Slab Detail

Dual-option civil engineering drawing (Dwg No. F101): Option 1 shows the 8-Point Concrete Sonotube Pier Plan with frost-line depth, footing rebar, and galvanized anchor bolt locations; Option 2 shows the 4-inch Monolithic Reinforced Concrete Slab Detail with #4 rebar grid, vapor barrier, and utility penetrations (3" PVC sewer & 1/2" PEX water).

Structural Steel Chassis & Heavy-Duty Expansion Hinge Assembly
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Structural Specification

Structural Steel Chassis & Heavy-Duty Expansion Hinge Assembly

Exploded isometric drafting detail (Dwg No. ECH-S-001) showing 3.0mm Q235B cold-formed structural steel chassis, standard ISO corner casting blocks, tube roof purlins, heavy-duty stainless steel hinge pivot pins (25mm pin with bronze bushings), and double-lip weatherproof EPDM silicone compression gaskets.

120/240V US Split-Phase Electrical Single-Line Schematic & Circuit Schedule
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Electrical Specification

120/240V US Split-Phase Electrical Single-Line Schematic & Circuit Schedule

NEC-compliant electrical distribution drawing showing 120/240V 100A main service panel (Panel A), circuit breaker schedule, 12/2 NM-B copper wiring paths, dedicated 20A GFCI circuits for kitchen and bath, 20A mini-split heat pump circuit, and 15A AFCI lighting loops with grounding electrode details.

Plumbing DWV Drainage & 1/2" PEX Hot/Cold Supply Piping Isometric
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Mechanical / Plumbing Specification

Plumbing DWV Drainage & 1/2" PEX Hot/Cold Supply Piping Isometric

Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) compliant isometric piping schematic showing on-demand tankless water heater, 1/2" PEX hot (red) and cold (blue) distribution, 3" Schedule 40 PVC DWV sanitary drainage with accessible cleanout tee, shower P-trap, toilet flange, and roof vent stack penetration (VTR-1).

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