by Leslie | Oct 29, 2013 | Tips from a Safe Room Professional Blog
In order to purchase a safe room some cities require a building permit. Contact your local Building Inspection or Code Enforcement department to find out. Storm shelters are typically treated as an accessory building for permitting purposes. Some cities consider them...
by Leslie | Oct 22, 2013 | FEMA Safe Room Guidelines Blog
The quickest and easiest way to tell if your concrete slab foundation is thick enough for a Tornado Alley Armor above ground storm shelter….. Drill a small hole through your concrete slab using a hammer drill and masonry bit. If you’re a minimum of 3.5”- 4” in before...
by Leslie | Oct 14, 2013 | Feedback from Safe Room Customers Blog
Review Date: August 26, 2013 Member: Judy Little Rock, AR Category: Builders – Garages/Barns/Sheds Services Performed: Yes * More Weight is given to a review where work has been completed. Work Completed Date: July 22, 2013 Hire Again: Yes Approximate Cost:...
by Leslie | Oct 4, 2013 | Severe Weather in the News Blog
Researchers who toured Moore after the May 20, 2013 F-5 tornado said above ground storm shelters held up great in the storm and can be a better choice than underground storm cellars. Aboveground storm shelters held up exceptionally well in the tornado and could be a...
by Leslie | Sep 22, 2013 | Tips from a Safe Room Professional Blog
If you choose to you can DIY your Tornado Alley Armor Safe Room and save some sweet moolah, while at the same time turning it into a family time hands on project. Here’s a video from our YouTube page showing the wedge anchors being drilled into a reinforced slab...
