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Our Safe Rooms meet and exceed FEMA guidelines. Our design is rated to withstand the force of a F5 Tornado.
They are installed above ground and comes with a 36″ foot door. That size makes it wheelchair accessible. The Safe Rooms can be put installed inside or outside. Most of these are installed in the garage and each is custom built. When you place your order we will ask you where you want the door. Where you want the hinges and how you want the door to open. Basically which side you want the handle and hinges. We will also makes cut outs if you would like to put in an extension code so you can have power in it. We still recommend that you have battery operated lights for the Safe Room.
Above ground safe rooms are easy to get into. If someone has trouble walking down stairs this is a good Storm Shelter for them.
When you call us we will help you with your decision. On what size Safe Room will be a good fit for your family. When you place an order for a Safe Room. It typically takes about 7 to 10 days to build and install it. When the Safe Room is delivered it is completely assembled and completely encased in steel. They also come with a Steel Floor. With a Steel Floor when it is mounted to the slap it will give it a better hold. Each bolt is anchored every 12 inches. Each bolt has a sheer strength of 10,000 pounds. A 4×6 Safe Room will have 18 bolts that secure it to the slab. The bolts are anchored into the slab from the steel floor. Our Safe Rooms have passed the Texas Tech Impact test
At Safe Rooms US our design has passed the Texas Tech Impact Test. They meet or exceeds FEMA guidelines. When we install your Steel Safe Room we use anchor bolts every 12″. Our Safe Rooms also have a steel floor. When we attach it to the slab it makes it a more secure hold. Each anchor bolt has 10,000 pounds of sheer strength.
What to Consider Before Installing a Tornado Shelter in Your Home
Trying to put together a solid storm safety plan can feel overwhelming, and it often leaves homeowners feeling stuck. It is easy to overlook a few
How Tornado Safe Rooms Are Built: Materials, Standards, and Engineering
The greatest danger during severe meteorological events comes from flying objects, as extreme vortex winds turn ordinary backyard items into lethal projectiles traveling over 100
Understanding Tornado Shelter Types: Underground vs Above-Ground Safe Rooms
When severe weather sirens sound, confusion regarding your family’s survival plan can lead to catastrophic consequences. Homeowners living in volatile weather paths frequently face intense anxiety
Why Tornado Shelters Are Essential for Home Safety in High-Risk Areas
Tornadoes form rapidly when extreme atmospheric instability forces warm, moist air to collide with cold, dry air, creating violent rotating columns of wind. Standard residential
What Happens Inside a Safe Room During Extreme Pressure Changes
People assume storm protection is only about thick walls and strong doors. While those features matter, pressure forces during tornadoes and severe storms can also
How Community Storm Shelters Keep Texas Neighborhoods Safe
When severe weather strikes, not every family has access to a private tornado shelter. In Texas, where tornadoes and strong storms are common, this gap
How Multi-Purpose Safe Rooms Are Designed Without Compromising Safety
Many homeowners want storm protection that also serves a practical purpose year-round. A well-designed residential safe room can function as more than an emergency shelter space.
How to Choose the Right Tornado Safe Room for Your Texas Home
Tornado season in Texas can turn calm skies into dangerous conditions within minutes. With 162 tornados in 2025, Texas maintains the record for having highest
The Role of Debris Impact Testing in Safe Room Performance
When homeowners evaluate storm protection systems, strength often becomes the first concern. However, not all threats during severe weather come from wind alone. Flying debris can
How FEMA-Compliant Safe Rooms Protect Against Tornadoes and Severe Storms
When severe storms strike, there is little time to react and even fewer margins for error. In 2025, tornadoes injured over 60 people in the US,
How Retrofitting Older Homes Affects Safe Room Installation Requirements
Installing a safe room in an older home can be one of the smartest ways to improve storm protection, but the process often requires more planning
Tornado Safety Myths Explained: Think Your Basement Is Enough? – Infograph
This infographic explains common tornado safety myths, including misconceptions about basements and interior rooms. It highlights real risks and emphasizes how professionally built safe rooms