Category : Blog , Tornado Shelters , Tornadoes
Tornadoes are highly unpredictable weather events and can be difficult to forecast in advance. However, thanks to the tireless work of weather experts, scientists, storm chasers, and the like, patterns have been observed and studied to help predict these weather events before they strike.
Category : Blog , Tornado Protection , Tornado Shelters
Tornadoes are vertical columns of air that are generated in supercell storms and come in contact with the ground. They are classified as weather events and often minuscule compared to other more universal events, making them highly specific in their nature.
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms
If you’re living in Fort Worth or Dallas, TX, you probably already know the risks and dangers that tornadoes and thunderstorms pose. These unpredictable and often violent weather events are the reason why many people have increasingly begun investing in storm safe rooms and shelters for their homes.
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms
Your storm safe rooms need cleaning and maintenance on the regular in order to ensure your and your loved ones’ safety. It can be challenging to know when and how to get the job done.
Sometimes cleaning becomes necessary as a result of general wear, tear, use, and time, and other times you need to clean up in the aftermath of a disaster like a tornado. It’s important to know what you can manage on your own, and where it’s necessary to seek professional help, such as a rescue group, fire department, or disaster management organization.
Key tips to remember when cleaning your shelter are:
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms , Tornado Shelters
The only thing common across safety rooms is their intended purpose: to provide safety. Beyond that, you’ll seldom find two safety rooms alike. They differ according to dimensions, number of uses, resistance, and more. These factors affect how much they cost and how well they fit your needs.
Here’s more about them in detail.
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms , Tornado Protection
A safe room serves to protect you from the force of a disaster. For example, a safe room will protect you from the powerful winds of a tornado. However, when spending time in a safe room during a disaster, other things can harm you.
Hunger and boredom, for example, are two negative feelings that people may experience if they haven’t stored the essentials in their room. Here are some of the problems you may face in a safe room and how to solve them.
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms
When choosing a contractor for your safe room installation, you should be wary of a few factors, and never hesitate to ask plenty of questions. After all, it’s a change that could cost you the safety of your family and plays a major role in their well-being.
Not to mention the high costs of shelter installation and what a major investment they can be. Before hiring a contractor, or proceeding with installation, be sure to ask them a few key questions that will help you decide whether they’re right for you. Start with the following questions and add more of your own if necessary:
Your contractor should be licensed and have the legal authority and qualifications to be in this line of work. While not all contractors will be insured, they should be certified and licensed. This means their company should be registered, and products FEMA approved, and they’re following guidelines and recommendations for shelter construction.
Not asking these details could mean you end up working with a sketchy contractor and run the risk of losing your money and putting your safety on the line.
Storm shelters serve a very specific purpose, which is to protect you and your family from the impact of tornadoes and thunderstorms. Your shelter must be FEMA compliant and approved. Our safe room shelters in Fort Worth and Dallas are designed according to FEMA’s guidelines and undergo the Texas Tech Impact Test multiple times before being delivered to you, which is what allows us to provide you with the kind of safety and protection that we do.
Your contractor should also be able to provide you with a consultation and estimate, giving you a rundown of costs and construction work that installation will require. Our above ground shelters come assembled, and installation is quick, but if there is added work such as remodeling required, we will be able to tell you after an on-site evaluation. You can have them installed in your garage, closet, basement, or anywhere else in your home.
Finding a reliable contractor is challenging, which is why you should trust a company like ours. We have been in the industry for over 25 years and have continued to provide high-quality, strong storm shelters to clients across the region. Call us today for a free quote.
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms
If you live in Dallas and Fort Worth, it’s probably crossed your mind to invest in a storm safe room for your home, given the frequency of tornadoes and thunderstorms here. But there’s no denying that it’s a hefty expense and one that’s going to require other spending too, such as on minor reconstruction and remodeling to make space for your shelter.
If you’re worried about the major investment that this entails, and are wondering if it’s worth the installation costs, consider the following factors and advantages of shelter installation:
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms , Storms
Renovating or remodeling your home, albeit stressful, is always exciting and definitely worth taking on. It’s the perfect project to take on if you’re looking to feel productive, make the most of your space, and add improvements that not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but also a functional one.
Category : Blog , Safe Rooms , Tornado Shelters
Storm safe rooms can be the difference between life and death when you’re living in a place like Texas that is hit by tornadoes so often. Year after year, tornado season wreaks havoc on locals across cities and towns like Arlington and Fort Worth, but investing in a storm shelter for your home can help you protect yourself and your loved ones.
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