Storm Shelter and Safe Room Concrete Slab Guidelines
In a previous blog we referred to a "standard reinforced concrete slab of adequate mass and geometry" for an acceptable anchoring location for safe rooms. So what the heck did we mean by that? "A STANDARD REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB": As a general rule, if the slab...
I want to buy an above ground storm shelter but I’m scared to go inside because I’m claustrophobic
Q: How will I know I’ll be able to breathe once I’m inside the safe room with the door shut? A: .. The vent cover you see on the Tornado Alley Armor Safe Room door covers a perforated grid rated to provide enough continuous air supply for three people....
Can a House or Car Falling on a Storm Shelter Because of a Tornado Crush it?
We recently had a customer ask:I really like the idea of the panels allowing for alternate escape routes. I have seen other products that have dropped a car from 40 feet to demonstrate the resilience of their rooms. I am wondering how well your products would stand up...
When do I need to order a Storm Shelter to have it Installed this Spring?
Q: I want to buy a safe room to protect my family from severe weather. When do I need to order to have it installed this spring? A: While most above ground safe room companies take 7-8 weeks to manufacture a storm shelter, and even longer if you order...
Preparing a Tornado Emergency Supply Kit
Tornado season is right around the corner. Be prepared by gathering items for a disaster supply kit. If you have a storm shelter keep these items in a tote or other container inside so that you are always prepared. With a Tornado Alley Armor Safe Room you won’t...
Tornado Touches Down in Hattiesburg, MS
Tornado Alley Armor Safe Rooms expresses its sympathy for the people that went through the Hattiesburg, MS tornado yesterday. Although it’s still winter tornadoes don’t seem to care. Hattiesburg, MS found that out first hand when a tornado ripped through their...
Do Storm Shelter Companies Have To Follow Government Regulations?
Q: Is the safe room industry regulated by the government? A: No, it is not. There is no regulation or follow-up done by the government to verify a tornado shelter or safe room company’s claims are true. That being said, the National Storm Shelter Association is a...
I’m Afraid of Getting Trapped Inside a Storm Shelter
Q: I’m extremely claustrophobic and am scared to get in an above ground tornado shelter or underground shelter because I’m afraid I’ll get trapped inside. What do you suggest? A: You don’t have to worry about getting trapped inside a Tornado Alley Armor Safe...
Where Can I Purchase A Do It Yourself Safe Room?
Q: Where can I buy a Do It Yourself Bolt Together Safe Room, Tornado Shelter or above ground Storm Shelter kit that also has a professional installation option? A: If you live within 100 miles of any of the following locations you can have your own...
Storm Shelter and Above Ground Safe Room Installation Locations
Question: Can I install an above ground safe room in my home with a crawl space? Answer: First, let’s define the general types of residential construction: Slab on grade: A concrete slab is poured in a properly prepared area with the slab sitting directly on...