I would like to gather @memberdirectory thoughts on modular buildings. Have you ever used them for labs, kitchens, cultivation facilities, etc.? What are the pros/cons? I am considering deploying a few for a new R&D facility so I would really appreciate your input. Let’s chat modular construction!
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I have often considered the same. I would think that it would be beneficial in regards to building codes and inspections required. That is–if they were finished out prior to install. That has been the biggest hurdle for us so far (the fire marshal and submitting plans for review).
Andrea and Jason Parks
Arctic Farms
405-821-3574
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Honestly, I don’t have any experience with modular grows, but I can tell you after having been in the military for over a decade, modular setups are awesome. I was a nurse and we used mods to set up clinics for various exercises/events and it was great. Putting them up was fairly easy with the right manpower and we could always adjust fire with our setup based on what we needed for a particular situation with minimal effort. If you’re looking for a mobile option, or considering adding more components to an operation (like adding a lab to a grow) and need to be able to rearrange things fairly simply, you can’t beat a modular setup.
As for building codes, I’m not sure how that would apply, but I hear that here in Alaska, many people don’t entirely “finish” a building…they may leave a wall that has a section missing where the Tyvek shows through. Because it isn’t a “finished” building, they kind of circumnavigate the code requirements and taxes for the building.
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Hi Nick,
I converted several high cubes into offices and living quarters for workers after Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Seen several used for labs. Definitely an option, depending on your needs. Lab-ware can be tall so it’s a height thing primarily. You can also design for it and stack them if needed. Gadco Agriculture is going to use them for onsite jobs.
PROs are: “portable”, stackable, cheap, reasonably secure.
CONS are: size-restricted, you’ll need a crane to stack, (and if for a lab), all equipment needs re-calibration (need a great techie willing to travel). If buying used, these things travel long distances and take a major beating so make sure it’s tested for toxins and other stuff that sticks in international shipping. Test well for cracks, rust, welds and then make sure it’s sealed and insulated well.
I can walk you through it.
David Gawitt
Gadco AG: 203-621-4797
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This guy lays out the pros and cons really well for food production:
https://medium.com/bright-agrotech/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-container-farms-d32f4f13f31b
For Modular build out with top lit canna, I still think they are feasible. Running 10 or 20 lights and getting really good control on environment. The only down side would be accessibility in the confined space, and for light testing having two rows might not be enough for good light compounding.
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Mainly, the material used is extremely important.
You do not want a plywood wall building with high humidity. In Missouri, I would contact Three Stone Homes and discuss options depending on the use and environment.
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I had a 40 ft. Shipping container on a property that I grew mothers for a clone op. It was very successful. We put spray insulation inside and put some holes in the bottom for drainage and ventilation. I used 7x600 watt lights connected to a main box Connected to an external temp box outside. Also put up a wall about 4 ft from the doors for extra insulation and light penetration. I used tables with pots which was nice for repositioning plants if necessary. Oscillating fans along the wall mounted to a long 2x4 which also mounted the ballasts. Fans plugged into a multi extentio cord that ran the length. Main plug box positioned center of ceiling Had a 50 gal pickle barrel at the end with little giant pump for watering. It was a very easy, bare bones system that cost less than 10 k to start and was great. I produced about 10,000 clones every few weeks off that baby and would do it again in a heartbeat
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I used to use a small room of modular for growth, as shown in the picture, from seed to seedling and from seedling to about 20cm height, under 18w of light, and it has a sufficient space for about 12 plants. It was somewhat a beneficial actually, but I stoped to use it anymore, because is not extendable and because the new greenhouse which I made.
And am not sure if that cork boxs which I used to use for growth as well is a modular or not, which is in the left side as shown in the picture!!.
I recommend you when you utilize any kind of modulars to focus on a method that avoid the runoff touch any electrical plugs for safety.
And, I hope the link below take you to a quantum of a beneficial modulars thoughts which I reached to through Pinterest website.
https://pin.it/j2rplgvdxezwkt
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