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Fold Out Tiny House
portable expandable homes
portable container house
The YG fold-out tiny house, also known as a folding micro-house or portable folding house, and often referred to as a folding house or miniature folding dwelling in the industry, is a new type of environmentally friendly living unit that uses a modular folding structure. It can be quickly unfolded and folded, making it easy to transport and relocate, and it offers complete living functions. Its core purpose is to break the limitations of traditional houses—their fixed location, long construction periods, and high costs—providing people with a solution for “living anytime, anywhere, on demand.” It can be used independently or combined with different sizes of expandable container houses, such as 20ft and 40ft expandable container houses, to meet the needs of individual living, family vacations, and diverse scenarios such as commercial and public service applications. If you are interested, please get in touch with us now for more product information.
Case Studies of YG’s Folding Houses Used by Customers in Spain and France
Case Study 1: Carlos, Head of a Spanish Campsite Operator.
Client Background: Focused on operating stargazing campsites in the Spanish countryside, emphasizing the core selling point of “close to nature and comfortable living.” Previously using traditional tents for accommodation, they experienced poor customer experience and difficulty increasing customer traffic. They urgently needed a batch of accommodation units that could be quickly deployed, were environmentally friendly and comfortable, and suitable for outdoor settings, while also allowing for flexible layout adjustments.
Key Problems Solved: Rapid deployment of camping accommodation units without complex construction or procedures, meeting Spanish outdoor tourism compliance requirements; the foldable micro-houses feature large custom-designed glass windows and a solar off-grid system, fulfilling tourists’ “stargazing camping” needs while ensuring living comfort and significantly increasing customer satisfaction; the ability to flexibly increase or decrease accommodation units and adjust the layout based on peak season traffic reduces operating costs; the environmentally friendly materials are odorless and recyclable, aligning with Spanish environmental living concepts and receiving approval from local tourism authorities.
Client Testimonial: “YG fold-out tiny house perfectly meets our camping business needs. It is easy to deploy, environmentally friendly, and comfortable, and the matching 20ft expandable container house solves our space needs. The customized glass design allows tourists to enjoy the starry sky, which has greatly increased our customer flow and praise rate. We will continue to cooperate with YG for subsequent camp expansion.”
Case Study 2: Sophie, Project Manager of a French Non-Profit Emergency Organization.
Client Background: Responsible for temporary housing after natural disasters (heavy rain, flash floods) in southern France, while also providing accommodation for teachers in remote mountainous areas. They urgently needed a batch of temporary housing units that could be quickly transported and deployed, suitable for various climates, and comfortable to live in, requiring simple operation, repeated relocation, and compliance with French temporary building standards.
Key Problems Solved: Quick transportation to resettlement sites and remote mountainous areas, requiring no professional construction, allowing for rapid deployment and alleviating the pressure of temporary housing shortages; the product boasts excellent insulation, waterproofing, and wind resistance, adapting to the rainy climate of southern France and the harsh conditions of mountainous areas, providing comfortable and safe living spaces for disaster victims and teachers; simple operation allows rescue personnel and local villagers to easily learn folding and unfolding methods with simple guidance, facilitating subsequent relocation and reuse; the recyclable and environmentally friendly materials comply with French environmental standards and meet local temporary building approval requirements, receiving unanimous recognition from the non-profit organization and local government.
Customer testimonials: “We are very satisfied with YG’s fold-out tiny house. It is durable, portable, and easy to operate, which perfectly solves our emergency resettlement and rural support teaching accommodation needs. The portable shipping container homes complement their functions, and the professional after-sales service allows us to use them with confidence. It is a reliable partner for our public welfare work.”
Levelling (most crucial): Expandable houses rely on a precise hinge structure to unfold. If the ground is uneven, the house will twist during the unfolding process, leading to misaligned doors and windows or leaks.
Moisture barrier: Separating the steel structure chassis from the ground prevents soil moisture from causing metal corrosion, extending the lifespan of the house.
Wind resistance and stability: The foundation provides anchoring points, ensuring the house remains stable even in strong winds.
Comparison of 4 Common Foundation Options for Foldable Houses
Based on your budget and the intended lifespan of the structure, you can choose from the following options:
Foundation Types:
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Applicable Scenarios
Concrete Piers
Low cost, excellent drainage, fast construction
Requires precise measurement of the height of each point.
Most recommended permanent/semi-permanent solutions
Concrete Slab
The flattest and strongest surface, resistant to insects and weeds
High cost, not portable, and long construction time.
Long-term residence or high load-bearing requirements
Ground Screws
Environmentally friendly, does not damage the land, and is ready for installation
Requires specialised drilling equipment.
Soft soil conditions or ecological protection areas
Gravel Pad
Excellent drainage, very low cost
Settlement may occur with long-term use.
Temporary settlements or as a foundation base layer
YG Senior Engineer’s Installation Recommendations for Fold-Out Tiny Houses:
Point-to-point support: A 20-foot expandable house typically requires at least 6-8 support points (the four corners of the main frame and the bottom of the extension wings).
Drainage slope: Ensure a slight drainage slope around the foundation to prevent rainwater from accumulating under the house.
Pre-installed utilities: Before pouring concrete or laying the foundation, be sure to determine the locations of water and electricity inlets and outlets. YG houses have standard interfaces pre-installed at the bottom, allowing for “plug-and-play” installation once aligned.
Friendly reminder:As long as the foundation is level, installing a YG expandable house is as simple as assembling LEGOs. If you are installing on a mountain or slope, a concrete pile foundation is the optimal solution for balancing cost and safety.
