The best tornado shelter doesn’t exist. While several manufacturers claim this boast, the “best tornado shelter” is subjective. What works for one residence or business in protecting their families or customers might be inadequate for a larger demographic. Tornado shelters don’t fall into a “one-size-fits-all” mindset. Customization, desired options, surrounding terrain, and spatial considerations will determine the best refuge for each customer. Moreover, money always plays a decisive role in shelter selection. At U.S. Safe Room, we evaluate your safety needs and budget before presenting several available options for protecting what matters most.
Room to Grow and Protect
Taking stock of existing infrastructure guides picking the best tornado shelter. Take a look around your home and office. Do you have room for a panelized safe room or an aboveground tornado shelter? Although a quick survey might discourage your plans for superior steel protection, a resourceful mindset and creativity reveal a reimagined floor plan optimized for discreet, secure, safe room installation. Almost every home and workplace has a spare bedroom, closet, or office ideal for retrofitting a panelized safe room kit. Homeowners or managers can install a panelized kit into an existing room with minimal infrastructural disturbance. A few simple hand tools and a willing friend allow for easy, safe room installation.
Aboveground or Below?
We offer aboveground and belowground safe rooms and bunkers. Choosing the best tornado shelter location comes down to geography and local ordinances. Underground bunkers are prohibited in flood-prone areas, making an aboveground shelter or panelized kit ideal for southern residents. Demographics then determine sizing. While smaller families and businesses could benefit from a 4′ x 4′ or 4′ x 6′ safe room, larger companies, schools, parks, and stores should opt for a community safe room.
Available Features and Upgrades
Many storm-weary folks are unitarian while searching for a safe room. They value sturdy steel over the superficial. Tornadoes can destroy decades of hard work. While deeper pockets opt for the creature comforts of home while researching storm protection, other families believe simple is best, and is often the most affordable. Besides, not everyone wants to spend their downtime in a tornado shelter! Why invest in superfluous upgrades when a basic tornado model offers the same protection as larger, more luxurious safe rooms? Fortunately, U.S. Safe Room can satisfy both demands for safety and reassurance while the world crumbles outside your shelter’s walls. Creative DIY’ers have also transformed their safe rooms into family game rooms, mancaves, weapons and valuables storage, and other hobbies while not in use.
Searching for the Best Tornado Shelter
Prospective safe room owners should avoid Big Box brands and other third-party dealers offering ready-made tornado shelters. Although U.S. Safe Room also provides readily-available safe rooms, only manufactured-to-order storms shelters allow for endless customization, including exact sizing, to fit your family’s growing needs. While the best tornado shelter sounds like a pipe dream to disaffected homeowners looking for refuge from the constant severe weather alerts, U.S. Safe Room can surpass your expectations while leaving your finances and sanity intact. Contact us today for a free quote and consultation!
