Description
A 20ft expandable folding house solves a simple problem: a normal container is cheap to ship but too narrow to live in. This model keeps the container footprint for transport and widens itself on site, opening two wings to create roughly 37 m2 of interior. The whole conversion is mechanical - galvanised hinges, a locking wing frame and a sealed panel joint - so there is no wet trade, no curing time and no site waste, and the unit can be folded back and relocated whenever the project moves.
This version is finished in dark grey panels with black window and door frames, a restrained industrial look that works on construction sites, industrial yards, ports and mining camps as well as in modern urban settings. Dark grey shows less dirt and diesel film than light colours, which matters on working sites, and it pairs naturally with steel, glass and timber decking. For buyers ordering several units, this finish gives a uniform, professional appearance across a whole camp.
The structure is a fully galvanised national-standard steel frame. Top and bottom side beams, end beams and secondary beams form a closed box that carries the load of both wings, and 130 mm galvanised hinges take the movement of every fold. The frame is protected by electrostatic powder coating over an anti-corrosion coating, so the steel keeps its finish in coastal, humid and high-sunlight locations.
Walls, roof and partitions are 950-type EPS colour steel sandwich panels with 0.3 mm steel on both faces - 65 mm for the external walls and wing roofs, 50 mm for the roof, ceiling and partitions. The floor is an 18 mm glass magnesium board laid over the main frame and both wings, which stays flat and stable under furniture loads and resists moisture from below.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 20ft Expandable Folding House (double-wing expandable container house) |
| Nominal Size | 20 ft |
| Expanded Size | L5900 x W6300 x H2480 mm |
| Folded Size | L5900 x W2200 x H2480 mm |
| Internal Size | L5460 x W6140 x H2240 mm |
| Floor Area | 37 m2 |
| Layout | Two bedrooms; one living room; one kitchen and one bathroom |
| Occupancy | 2-4 persons |
| Installed Power | 12 kW |
| Total Net Weight | 3.70 t |
| Loading Quantity | 2 sets per 40ft high cube container |
| Main Frame | Fully galvanised national-standard steel structure |
| Top and Bottom Side Beams | 80 x 100 x 2.5 mm galvanised square tube |
| Top End Beam | 2.5 mm galvanised bent section |
| Top Transverse Secondary Beam | 30 x 50 x 1.5 mm galvanised square tube |
| Bottom Longitudinal Secondary Beam | 40 x 80 x 1.5 mm galvanised square tube |
| Bottom Transverse Secondary Beam | 40 x 80 x 1.5 mm galvanised square tube |
| Steel Column | 2.5 mm galvanised bent section |
| Lifting Head | 6 mm galvanised lifting head, L210 x W150 x H160 mm |
| Side Wing Frame | P40 x 80 x 1.5 mm galvanised P-tube and 40 x 80 x 1.5 mm galvanised square tube |
| Side Wing Bottom Frame | 60 x 80 x 2.0 mm galvanised square tube |
| Folding Hinge | 130 mm galvanised hinge |
| Frame Protection | Electrostatic powder coating plus anti-corrosion coating |
| External Roof Panel | 950 type, 50 mm thick EPS colour steel sandwich panel, 0.3 mm on both faces |
| Internal Ceiling Panel | 950 type, 50 mm thick EPS colour steel sandwich panel |
| Side Wing Roof Panel | 950 type, 65 mm thick EPS colour steel sandwich panel |
| Wall Panel | 950 type, 65 mm thick EPS colour steel sandwich panel on side, front and rear walls |
| Partition Wall Panel | 950 type, 50 mm thick EPS colour steel sandwich panel |
| Floor | 18 mm glass magnesium board, main body and both wings |
| Window | PVC double-glazed sliding window; 920 x 920 mm; 4 panels |
| Door | High quality steel fire door; 840 x 2035 mm; 1 set |
| Electrical System | 220 V, 50 Hz |
| Lighting | 300 x 300 mm flat panel light and large ceiling light |
| Socket | Standard international three-pin and five-pin sockets, socket standard customised on request |
| Switch | Double and single key switches, switch standard customised on request |
| Wiring | Incoming 6 mm2, air-conditioning socket 4 mm2, general socket 2.5 mm2, lighting 1.5 mm2; national-standard cable, can be built to the certification of the destination country |
| Accessories | Corner line; skirting line; edge wrapping; waterproof tape; lifting belt; structural sealant and sealant gun |
| Exterior Finish | 20ft Expandable Folding House Dark Grey with Black Frame |
| Scope of Supply | Steel frame; roof; wall and partition panels; floor; windows; door; complete electrical installation; lighting; sockets and switches; finishing accessories |
| Optional Equipment | Bathroom module; kitchen cabinet; air conditioning; wooden or PVC floor finish; extra windows; canopy or terrace; solar package; custom colour and branding |
| Customisation | Layout, panel thickness, door and window type, socket and switch standard and certification can be adapted to the destination market |
| Installation | Craned or forklifted into position, wings unfolded and locked, power connected; no foundation required on level ground |
Faq
We specialize in double-wing expandable container houses and folding prefab houses. We support custom sizes, interior layouts and functional configurations for site offices, staff dormitories, emergency shelters and temporary residential projects.
Yes. We can adjust the layout, doors & windows, insulation material, electrical system, interior decoration and exterior color according to your local climate and project requirements. OEM & ODM services are available.
2-3 skilled workers can finish assembly within a few hours without heavy construction equipment. All main structures are prefabricated in our factory, which greatly saves your on-site labor and time cost.
Normally the production lead time is 15–30 working days, depending on order quantity and customized requirements. We will confirm the exact schedule after we confirm your project drawings.
Our houses meet standard export requirements. We can provide related documents for customs clearance as requested, such as packing list, commercial invoice and certificate of origin. For special regions, we can discuss other required test reports.
Expandable and folding houses can be loaded into standard shipping containers. Folding design maximizes loading quantity and reduces sea freight cost. We are familiar with export packing and container loading operation.
Yes. We supply detailed installation manuals and video guides. Our engineering team offers remote technical guidance to help solve problems during installation and usage.
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