Safe Rooms Blog
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.
Why You Should Invest in a Safe Room Right Now
The year is halfway done. And yet, The Weather Channel has already declared 2020 to be one of the deadliest tornado years in a decade!
A Short Guide on What to Do In Case Of a Tornado
If you’ve never experienced a tornado before, there’s a good chance that you’re not prepare to handle the havoc. Considering that as of May 2020,
A Complete Guide to Tornado Drills for Family Homes
On average, tornado warnings are issued thirteen minutes before the storm becomes severe. For those living in a tornado-prone area, this is more than enough
Identifying Tornado Signs and Planning a Tornado Drill
The U.S. has confirmed reports of more than 400 tornadoes as of April 2020, as well as 69 related deaths. Given that we have such
A Homeowner’s Guide to FEMA Guidelines for Tornado Shelters
While following a tornado drill plan and squirreling away essentials might help if you already have a hideaway at home in case a tornado hits,
EF5 Tornadoes- Things You Should Know
An EF5 tornado is considered the worst, with wind speed of over 200mph- even touching 250mph. Learn more:
Weather Predictions 2020- Preparing for the Worst
It is predicted to be warm, tumultuous year ahead. Here is what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Everything You Need to Know about Underground Tornado Shelters
2019 was a hectic year for citizens in Texas. Second, only to Louisiana, Texas experienced more natural disasters than any other state in the country in recent
Choosing the Right Size of Tornado Shelter for Your Texas Home
The right size for your tornado shelter ultimately depends on the number of people who’d use it. FEMA recommends that every person have at least
In Case of a Tornado—Tips for Disabled Homeowners
The United Nations states that people with disabilities are two to four times more likely to get injured or die in a natural disaster. Yet, despite this
Tornado Shelters
According to reknowned weather predictors, like Accuweather, we might see higher tornadoes and storms in this year than the previous years. Tornado shelters guarantee protection
Safe Room- Things You Should Know
A safe room is a hardened structure specifically designed to provide near-absolute protection in extreme weather events, including tornadoes and hurricanes. Learn More!
