“Not in my backyard” is a galvanizing rallying call for residents opposing polluting or noisy industries in their communities. The American tradition of dissent brings progress to neighborhoods while checking government powers for undue encroachments in our collective spheres of influence. Residents desire clean and safe townships away from unimagined catastrophes in far-flung areas seen only in late-night news broadcasts. All homeowners work fervently to protect their homes from real threats, like burglaries, property devaluating industries, unchecked growth, pollution, and undesirable, seedy businesses. But what about severe weather and tornadoes? Shouldn’t we protect our backyards before worrying about the rest of the block? We often defer storm protection to provenance and the whims of fate, as worrying about a rare tornado designates as much bandwidth in the amygdala as an airplane falling from the sky before crashing into our homes. What are the odds? Although your chances of perishing in a tornado are exceedingly low, Climate Change is drastically raising the stakes and odds with a never-ending storm season threatening millions annually. The time is here to see beyond our homes’ white picket fences and onto the dark clouds on the horizon. Backyard tornado shelters offer storm-weary residents permanent protection from disastrous weather patterns.
What are the Requirements for a Tornado Shelter?
Although not federally required, FEMA recommends shelter designs that withstand 250-mile-per-hour winds and flying debris. All tornado shelters should be firmly attached or anchored to the ground and centrally located for quick evacuations. Moreover, homeowners should choose a shelter design that best fits their safety needs and the home’s floor plans. Underground storm shelters and bunkers are poor choices for flood-prone communities, and panelized safe rooms have limited customization options for growing families. Our standalone aboveground background tornado shelters protect families with prompt protection without sacrificing residential floor space. We engineer each customized shelter based on your needs and desires for prolonged stays during elongated storm outbreaks. Backyard tornado shelters also offer delineation from the reassuring confines of home with austere protective parameters that are a salient reminder that storm protection is a few short steps away.
Does a Safe Room Increase Home Value?
Every homeowner loves adding curb appeal to their life’s work. US Safe Room’s customized shelters replenish personal savings accounts with intangible benefits that come only from first-hand experience of storm shelter ownership. Backyard tornado shelters can add value to your home’s appraisal without detracting from a pristine facade and front yard. External storm shelters offer unique amenities that stand apart in real estate listings should you ever decide to sell your home. Increased property values also provide more borrowing leverage for more time-sensitive purchases without outrageously high interest rates. Certain property insurers also offer lower insurance rates for properties with certified storm shelters. EF5 aboveground tornado safe rooms can increase your home’s floorspace without demolishing walls or overhauling the floorplan with pricey contracting and permits (where applicable). Backyard tornado shelter installation gives Airbnb hosts greater appeal while marketing to vacationers looking for added protection away from home. Moreover, detached shelters streamline evacuation plans by removing contingent family dynamics and furniture arrangements that hinder quick emergency exits during power outages.
Are Safe Rooms Worth It?
Backyard tornado shelters save lives when properly installed and maintained. Every home or business requires a unique and customized tornado shelter. Shelter sizing and accessories are not universal. Homeowners should carefully consider their family’s safety needs while balancing budgetary concerns in selecting a shelter that fits but doesn’t exceed their needs. We can never stop or control severe weather. Our diverse shelter model lines give welcomed peace and relief to frayed nerves in Tornado Alley and beyond. Contact us today for a free quote and consultation.
