See construction page for info common to all above ground shelters. Contact Us for picture brochure!
- * Tested for 250 mph wind force, at Texas Tech Wind Science Research Center in Lubbock, TX.
Go to
www.texastechwindscience.com for info on how it was done.
* All steel construction ..(Exceeds FEMA specs)While 10 gauge with 4" steel channel skeleton is what we took to Texas Tech University for testing and passed, we are currently using 3/16 material for the build of this unit and the channel skeleton as typical
* Put in new homes before walls go up around it
* Installs in your existing garage; bolts on inside so it can go into a corner or against a wall
* Exterior painted - Interior painted /Steel floor covered with Outdoor Living carpet
* Anchored onto the concrete slab with the Hilti Epoxy anchoring system
* 1/4 inch plate steel Door-3 heavy duty steel hinges and one of 3 options for locking that are now TTU tested or engineer approved; While we have used different locking methods over the years, this lock is the most convenient for quick set. It looks a bit 'industrial' but it is a secure locking system.
* Makes a great PANIC ROOM. Ask for the extra pin set to be in place for the panic room to be effective.
* Deadbolt available to keep valuables safe while you're gone.
* It's safe, and right in your home or garage. You don't have to go out in the weather to reach a safe place to be during a storm.
* Standard Sizes: 4x6x6; 6x6x6; a 4X8X6 is optional to save space for your car to park
* Other Sizes Available: 4x6x6 Economy unit - no floor, built upon a 4X4 angle frame, painted, no bench included, door only on the 4'0 end of unit that swings into the unit. * 4X4X6 Super Saver unit - no floor, built upon 4X4 angle iron frame, painted, no bench, 24" in swing door
*Bunk beds available in 4'0 and 6'0 units, 1- 16" bench included in all units and recommended
*Pricing starts at $3195 Super Saver. Standard Saferooms start at $4400 installed.
*MS & AL RESIDENTS: These units have 3rd party certification (written approval from a professional engineer for our 6X8 design and smaller). This allows you to use one of these safe room units in conjuction with a FEMA grant for a storm shelter. The PorchSafetm unit and Hillside are also approved for use with FEMA grant programs.
Not everyone can go below ground, such as the elderly and handicapped, or due to illness any of us may have trouble with steps. Everyone needs somewhere to seek safety. We originally took 10 gauge steel and reinforced it with the 4 inch channel to testing at Texas Tech. We are currently using a 3/16 steel plate for the construction of our above ground units. The channel supports also give you added protection from falling debris.
This makes a safe place for your valuables, but most of all, this shelter is made with your family’s safety in mind, as we know they are the most valuable of all.
If you have questions about lighting and steel units, I have found that a google search of Faraday Cage information to be very informative. A particular YouTube viewing is also a great explanation. It can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t23iXhEiQUc&feature=related&pos=2. The site noted is my favorite to explain that you are safe inside the steel unit, especially so with the fact that the unit we provide has a floor. You are inside of a complete steel box, a faraday cage. We do provide the Economy unit and the Super Saver unit without the floor plate to reduce the cost of the shelter and make it more affordable. With the Economy and Super Saver units, it is recommended to call an electrician to attach a copper wire from the unit to a grounding rod. Typical cost to be expected runs $150-$350 depending on your location. *This information verified by a retired electrician and offered for information purposes only. Same information is basically set out in the FEMA 320 guidebook when referring to units without a steel floor.
BUNK BED VIEW
 2 beds; bottom bed is 24" and is stationary
top bunk folds down out of way or raise for
another 24" bunk; 2 chains rated at 300 lbs
each - recommend no more than 200 lb on
top bunk at a time for safety
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