Can we have the safe room door assembled on the end of the storm shelter (and swing inward) as opposed to the middle of the front?
It depends on the size safe room you order. For anything from the Rampart 7 adult safe room or larger the door can be placed just about anywhere around the perimeter. However, we do not offer an in-swinging door because they’re not as structurally reliable as an out-swinging door. You do not have to rely on hinges and latches to absorb F5 missile impacts coming at the tornado shelter. Our door impacts the entire frame, which in turn transfers the energy into the slab. With our safe room design the door swing direction is inconsequential from an escape perspective since the entire safe room can be unbolted from inside. The number of potential escape routes is equal to the number of panels. With welded boxes or holes in the ground you have one way in, one way out. If that exit is blocked by immovable debris, you’re still stuck regardless of how the door swings. Give us a call if you have any questions! 918-518-1551 or check out our website if you aren’t already there at www.tornadoalleyarmor.com.