Mobile homes and folding houses explained: materials and uses

　　With the acceleration of urbanization and the diversification of people's lifestyles, mobile houses and folding houses are becoming more and more popular in the market as flexible and convenient building forms. They are not only suitable for emergency resettlement and outdoor life, but also show wide application value in tourism, office, business and other fields. This article will give a detailed introduction to mobile houses and folding houses from the aspects of materials, structure and use.

1. What are mobile houses and folding houses?

　　Mobile houses refer to temporary or semi-permanent housing structures with movable characteristics, often equipped with tires, traction structures or modular designs to facilitate overall migration.

　　Folding houses are temporary houses that can be folded and stored during transportation and quickly unfolded when in use. They have compact structures and are quickly deployed, and are often used for quick construction scenes.

2. Main materials and structural analysis

（1）. Structural frame material

Galvanized steel

        Features: anti-corrosion, high strength, long life

        Use: widely used in the main load-bearing frame, chassis and wall frame of the house

        Advantages: adapt to harsh climates and not easily deformed during transportation

Aluminum alloy structure

        Features: light weight and rust-proof

        Use: some high-end mobile houses or weight-sensitive folding houses use

        Advantages: easy to carry and fold, especially suitable for high-frequency mobile scenes

（2）. Wall and insulation materials

Sandwich Panel

        Common types: color steel plate + polyurethane (PU), polystyrene (EPS) or rock wool interlayer

        Features: thermal insulation, sound insulation and fireproof, structural integration

        Use: main material for exterior walls, interior partitions, roofs and other parts

Aluminum-plastic composite panel

        Features: smooth and beautiful surface, suitable for high-end customization needs

        Use: exterior decorative panels, interior panels

（3）. Floor and roof materials

        Floor materials: PVC waterproof floor, laminate floor, tile or carpet

        Roof materials: waterproof asphalt tile, color steel tile, PVDF coated aluminum plate, etc.

（4）. Supporting facilities and internal configuration

        Electrical system: LED lighting, socket, distribution box, etc.

        Pipeline system: water pipes, water heater, bathing equipment

        Furniture facilities: folding bed, simple kitchen, locker, etc. (customized according to purpose)

3. Main uses and application scenarios

（1）. Residential use

        Outdoor holiday home / camping RV: for camping and short-term living, taking into account comfort and mobility

        Temporary residence / rural resettlement: suitable for demolition resettlement, post-disaster reconstruction and other scenarios

（2）. Commercial use

        Mobile shops / mobile cafes / catering vehicles: adapt to the business needs of flexible site selection

        Pop-up stores / exhibition sales rooms: used for promotion, brand display, and tour activities

（3）. Engineering and office use

        Construction site mobile board room / Mobile office room: Provide on-site accommodation and office space for construction units

        Emergency command center: Used for command and dispatch at rescue or natural disaster sites

（4）. Public service use

        Medical room/mobile clinic: Rapid deployment in remote areas or emergency situations

        Mobile toilet/shower room/police booth: Urban temporary facility construction needs

4. Advantages and development trends

Advantages	Illustrate
High flexibility	Can be quickly moved, disassembled and modified according to needs
Cost controllable	Compared with traditional construction, it has lower cost and shorter construction period
Environmental protection and energy saving	Materials can be reused and on-site construction reduces environmental damage
Various customization	Appearance, size, and function are modular and can be customized as needed

　　With the development of intelligent manufacturing and modular construction, future mobile houses and folding houses will pay more attention to intelligent control, green and environmentally friendly materials and space utilization efficiency, and gradually develop in the direction of personalization and high-end.

Conclusion

　　Mobile houses and folding houses not only solve the scene needs that traditional buildings cannot cover, but also lead the new concept of "building as a service". Whether it is temporary resettlement, commercial promotion or outdoor life, this type of portable housing solution has become an important supplement to modern architectural forms with its unique flexibility and economy.