Tune In

The lights have arrived and will be installed tomorrow! I didn't think the interior lights would take 2 weeks when I ordered them... Will not mention the well known site we ordered from, although they do have some very unique pieces. All we are waiting for now is the handles for the Clad Double Doors which should be in this week. Thanks to our friends over at California Door & Hardware on Front St. in Ventura! We have been working with them for a while now, a quality company who spends a lot of time getting exactly what we need for our projects. Thanks Jim and Roy for all your hard work and time spent on our projects!

Getting close to the drop off at Ventura Motor Works, the vintage car lot on Thompson. Can't wait to see it out on the town...

MOTT1 Exterior

Thanks to our friends Al Brown and Rigo from Brown Construction the exterior on the MOTT1 is finished! It's amazing how much we've learned on this first split of a 20 ft container... You never know until you can jump right in! #ZakBrownBand...
If you are going to purchase a container and design a mobile office, make sure you buy a container that has no dents, and great floors to begin with. That will save you time and money on the basics. We had to frame these first 2 out because the 20 footer had some major dents. It is water tight, but was beat up from the feet up. In the future we will most likely only buy not dented, that way you can drill in the siding straight through the original container steel walls.
On the MOTT1 we had to shim the floors so that they were flat for the new floors. We put down recycled Douglas Fir siding from a major rehab project we have going on in Los Posas Country Club Estates. We sanded the sides that were on the back side of the exterior walls and put the vinegar steel wool and water solution to stain them. They came out awesome looking, we think so...
All we are waiting on now is the door handles for the Clad French Doors, interior/exterior lights and possibly one more window to get some great air flow. We hope to have this one on the car lot near Thompson & Seaward in the next 7 days. Hopefully we will be done with the MOTT Mini by then as well. Here are a few pics of where we are at, stay tuned! More MOTT Boxes coming soon

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Backyard Home Office

A couple design ideas I found online of what can be created out of these containers. I know there are thousands upon thousands...

Back Yard Office/Shed

Looking forward to doing a few custom back yard office sheds! Here is one I found online that a designer created. Simple, functional design. From what I've found it is possible to do one of these in Ventura County as long as it is under 120 sq ft, no higher than 8'6, non habitable, (not suppose to have a bed) and meets set back requirements. Power is not allowed to it unless you can get a permit. This should be easy to do solar, 2 exterior solar lights and 1 battery or solar interior light.

Exterior Siding

Here is where we are headed with the exterior siding of MOTT1, which will be a half wrap of siding. I would like to keep a good portion of the original container siding. Gotta stay close to the steel roots! Monday work begins and it's almost done!

One Step Closer

After putting on a few coats of the vinegar, water and steel wool mix at the crack of dawn yesterday morning our floors are finished! Thanks to AR Painting  we got the MOTT1 and Mini MOTT2 coated with some extra primer and flat back paint. We painted the top of both roofs white to try and reflect a little bit of the sun which can heat things up on the inside of the windows are closed. The black paint on the side exterior walls will go behind the wood siding we are going to put on the exterior on Monday done by J Tap Construction. We will be adding a steel frame on the exterior walls, then attaching our siding without penetrating the cargo container interior walls. Our goal is not to puncture the container walls, other than adding the electric in a few locations. This will keep the container much more water proof with the minimal amount of exposure to the outside elements. We are on our way and close to the finish line~

Insulation, eletrical, etc, etc etc.

We have added a lot in the last few days, powerhouse crew! Special thanks to my friend Kevin Golden @ Golden Flooring who helped me install floors and the old reclaimed barn wood fencing wall. MOTT1 is looking like it may be done early next week! Here are a few photos of what we have accomplished the last few days.

What's possible.

Here's a little inspiration for what's possible with shipping container construction and design.
http://www.inspirationgreen.com/container-homes.html

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Mobile.Operation.Think.Tank. Wish this was ours...

Interior

Here is where we are headed on the interior & exterior of MOTT 1.

 

The Young Brave Foundation

Part of our proceeds from the sale of MOTT Box #1 will be donated to The Young & Brave Foundation.

The Young and Brave Foundation began from LOVE. In 2010, founders Nathaniel Curran and Matt Coulter were hit with a devastating blow, when a loved one was diagnosed with the unthinkable: cancer. It was a complete shock to all, and no one knew quite where to turn. Not ones to sit on the sidelines, Nathaniel and Matt jumped into action; helping raise money to cover medical expenses, creating community awareness and offering support to their friend in need. It was the fight for life that occurred after the diagnosis that truly opened their eyes to the harsh realities of cancer. From this experience, Nathaniel and Matt’s passion for helping others was born.
In March of 2011 The Young and Brave Foundation received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the vision of helping young adults, children, and families with little ones diagnosed with all forms of cancer. This was a huge accomplishment and essential to the growth of the Foundation. Fulfilling this goal gave them the confidence to realize that they were on the right path. With many new opportunities coming their way they are humbled and excited for what the future holds.
Founders Nathaniel Curran, Matt Coulter and original board members Josh Curran and Frank Tesoro each bring their own creativity, visions and goals to the Foundation. With every individual and family the Foundation takes a direct step into your corner helping you and those you love beat cancer. No matter the circumstance, they are dedicated to fighting alongside those young and brave.
From the beginning the theme of the foundation has been LOVE. Cancer is one of the most difficult challenges anyone can face in their lifetime. “Always LOVE” has become their battle cry because with LOVE, absolutely anything is possible!

Follow The Young & Brave- http://www.theyoungandbrave.com/about/

Framing begins

New Home

Off to our new home at MTI! Thanks for giving it a new temporary home.... Clutch on the timing.

Thanks Matt & Andy @ Noble Fabrication

Thanks for all the hard work on this first one Matt & Andy at Noble Fabrication, good times! Many more to come. If you ever need a car restored or need welding done for your project these are the guys to do it!   http://www.noblefab.com

Window Installed

The MOTT Box Collective # 1 windows are installed! Now the exterior and interior construction begins. We will be adding interior lights, insulation, framing, drywall, skylight, finished flooring, bunk bed, ladder, etc. Off to our next location thanks to our friends at MTI. Stay tuned...