There are several determinants that have an effect on the lifetime of expandable container houses and these include the type of environmental conditions, the quality of raw material and maintenance processes that target rusting. Two to three decades is the average lifespan of these particular structures if maintained appropriately. Depending on the type of structure in question, repainting and rust prevention can be useful maintenance processes. Due to the modular design of these homes, upgrading them is easy which ensures they are visually appealing, as well as functional for a long period of time.