Belowground storm shelters remain one of the most effective ways to withstand the pulverizing forces of a powerful EF-5 tornado. Experts agree that your chances of surviving a killer storm are greatest belowground. So, why is that? By seeking shelter below the Earth’s surface, you immediately remove the possibility of being struck by projectiles and storm debris. Not to say that we don’t offer aboveground units with the same level of protection. Subterranean shelters are also reinforced by thousands of pounds of packed Earth and rock, which adds countless layers of protection to your storm shelter. Our storm shelters and safe rooms are comprised of quarter-inch steel plating, so you don’t have to worry about cave-ins either. Since belowground shelters are also built separately from your primary residence, the chance of collapsing floors pancaking subterranean safe rooms or blocking the exit doors is virtually non-existent.
EF-5 tornadoes are incredibly rare, but that doesn’t mean you should bet against the house. Experts agree that ‘Tornado Alley’ is shifting to the southeast, and with storm season now hitting the year around mark, complete immunity from these storms is practically impossible. While seeking safety belowground might be your best shot in circumventing a direct hit from a Texas-sized twister, this is not to say that our companion above ground shelters and panelized kits are not up to the task of providing superior protection. Our aboveground safe rooms are battle tested by the Wind Institute of Texas Tech University. They threw everything they could launch at our formidable units. Using a mechanical cannon to simulate tornado conditions, our aboveground shelters withstood direct hits at 250 miles per hour by two-by-fours. Such brutal forces would decimate traditional brick-and-mortar structures, but these wooden missiles barely scratched the paint on our superior built safe rooms.
Custom Belowground Storm Shelters Add an Extra Dimension of Style and Comfort With Innovative Floor Plans
Our belowground storm shelters are your home away from home. With storm season ramping up, there’s a decent chance you will spending a good chunk of time beneath the Earth’s surface in your subterranean steel fortress. Why not make your stay one of comfort and convenience? Who says you can’t have both style and security? Customized floor plans allow you to take creative control by adding all the creature comforts that you enjoyed at home. But our belowground units aren’t just for storm season either. We’ve seen some pretty creative uses for these shelters over the years. Some crafty customers have even transformed their shelters into game rooms, man-caves, gun safes and even wine cellars. Maximize your floor space with steel protection that yields the greatest return on your investment.
Storm Protection For Any Budget
Maybe your not yet ready to make a commitment to a belowground storm shelter. Relax. Many folks have opted for more discreet level of protection. Numerous studies indicate that a small interior room is often the only room left standing follow a direct hit from a massive tornado. For this reason, we also recommend retrofitting an existing room, closet or office with a panelized kit. Comprise of lightweight, but strong quarter-inch steel panels, these knock-down units can easily transform any room into a discreet steel fortress. Rather than having to transport an entire safe room pre-assembled, our custom safe room kits break down into lightweight panels and parts. These part kits can easily be palletized and transported by truck for maximum convenience and confidentiality.
