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We build our underground shelters, not only very durable, but also
with your comfort in mind. They have the 4 inch channel skeleton
which makes them stronger and also adds protection from debris which
could fall and/or be driven into the ground. Even below ground
isn't completely safe, unless it has some protection from debris entering the unit in this manner. During installations, we have driven a bull dozer
and other large equipment over them, as the one picture in our web
site. You can drive your car over them
and not affect them in the least. Also you can be sure
that whatever does fall up there above you will remain up there, rather
than inside of the unit with you.
Many people feel uncomfortable going underground, even though they
know this is the safest place to be in a storm or tornado.
Most people are surprised when they go into our shelters,
especially our Below Ground with Stair entry unit. The underground with stair is designed with
a large entry (30" X 5'0). The stairway has 8 steps into the unit. The body of the Below Ground model and the Hillside
shelter are made the same and both models can be viewed
at our store. The
entrance way is the only difference in the two models.
The exterior of both units are covered with tar
mastic which protects them from rust. The underground with stair is embedded in concrete for protection
of the steel and to make sure they stay
where you put them. This helps prevent a 'float up' due to ground water.
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