In principle, the light steel structure of the container house is very similar to the wood frame structure, except that the wood frame structure is replaced by thin steel parts. The steel part used here is called the cold formed part, which means it is partially formed or formed at room temperature. This is in contrast to the thicker hot rolled section, in which a thicker hot rolled section is formed when the steel melts. Cold formed steel is formed by guiding the sheet steel through a series of rollers, each of which changes its shape very slightly, transforming the flat steel plate into a C-shaped or S-shaped cross section.

　　這里使用的鋼的厚度對于結構部分是約1至3mm，對于非結構部分是1至2mm。 部件的尺寸通常對應于木質部件：2“x4”和2“x6”是常見尺寸。 構造鋼構件框架，然后在兩側涂覆干燥板以形成承載壁。 鋼結構遵循建筑物的平臺框架系統。 使用自攻螺釘連接組件。

　　The thickness of the steel used here is about 1 to 3mm for the structural part and 1 to 2mm for the non structural part. The dimensions of components usually correspond to wooden components: 2 "X4" and 2 "X6" are common dimensions. The steel member frame is constructed, and then dry plates are coated on both sides to form a bearing wall. The steel structure follows the platform frame system of the building. Use self tapping screws to connect components.

　　這里使用的鋼涂有鋅（稱為鍍鋅）或鋅和鋁的混合物（有人稱之為鋅鋁或鍍鋅）以防止腐蝕。 涂層的厚度可以變化以適應各種環境。 通常，海洋環境需要大程度的保護，而干旱干旱地區則少。

　　The steel used here is coated with zinc (known as zinc plating) or a mixture of zinc and aluminum (known as zinc aluminum or zinc plating) to prevent corrosion. The thickness of the coating can be varied to suit various environments. Generally, the marine environment needs to be protected to a large extent, while the arid and arid areas are few.