Good thing you were in a shelter. The two piece lid is designed to roll out from underneath the debris. A two- ton come along is installed with all of our shelters in case the debris is too heavy and you can then exit. We register GPS coordinates with FEMA and leave them for our customers to register with their local authorities for search and rescue like you've seen in Moore OK. Thank you, TSW
Yes the lid can withstand the occasional car driving over it but it is not designed for daily driving on top of. It will hold the weight of a car to protect you while you are inside. Thank you TSW
James Our Lids are Texas Tech Tested and Approved. We register GPS coordinates with FEMA and leave them for our customers to register with their local authorities for search and rescue like you've seen in Moore OK. The shelter is normally in the garage so the addition of solar panels wouldn't work until the garage is torn away. We find our customers equip their shelters with battery operated devices for lights, radio, or fans. Thank you for your comments. TSW
This is the larger model that is able to hold 10-12 people. It is $6200 installed. We have a same as cash no payments for 6 months option with PayPal. Thank you.
Barry Hopefully with the events in Moore OK this week you now realize the importance of being in an underground shelter. The two piece lid is designed to roll out from underneath the debris. A two- ton come along is installed with all of our shelters in case the debris is too heavy and you can then exit. We register GPS coordinates with FEMA and leave them for our customers to register with their local authorities for search and rescue like you've seen in Moore OK. Thank you, TSW
No the install process is designed for the pressures of the soil expansion and our shelters carry a lifetime warranty against floating or leaking. The garage floor is not as thick as a foundation, therefore building code in most areas restricts any utilities from being placed underneath the garage. Our installers are trained to look for signs of any exceptions to these codes.
I love the com-along hanging on the wall. It is essential to always have a tool, and an idea of how you can pry the door open in an emergency. It also may help to have a (hand operated) water pump, just in case... LISTEN: Practice what you are going to do, before the storm hits, and cover all the bad scenarios. Learn and practice, how to quickly attach and operate the winch/com-along "The Day You Buy It"... You will NOT be able to learn how to use it, if you are in an emergency, and seconds count. Your family is depending on that... A flooded shelter will kill.
it seems kind of like overkill back filling with cement. Filling the gaps with wet sand would be a lot less expensive and it would compact enough for you to replace the floating slab.
Great video ! Is there enough concrete to keep the Shelter from floating ? How is the Shelter holding up ? Is the company still in operation ? Maybe do an update... tjl
This looks good on video, but just how practical is a storm shelter built into the floor of a garage? Consider the average person who owns a vehicle and doesn't want it to get beat to death by baseball-size hail. The weather forecast calls for severe thunderstorms with the possibility of large hail. So you pull your vehicle into the garage right over the entrance to your storm shelter. A storm blows up right around you producing large hail and gale force winds. The NWS issues a tornado warning and you have about 5 minutes to get into your shelter. Now, please explain to me how you're suppose to get into the shelter with a vehicle parked over it?
+SPCphoenixguy4857 - Gamer and an EAS fan Right! It's hailing, the wind is blowing 100 mph and a tornado is minutes away from slamming into your house, so naturally you're going to take the time to open the garage door, expose yourself to the wind and hail, back your car out of the way, get pounded by hail, open the shelter door and get in. That's really stupid!
dancingwithczars what's stupid is not planning before a storm. But I guess you rather go outside in the yard when the storm hits. Beside if the storm takes your house out I'm positive your car is toast also, but guess what, you're still alive.
I like the idea of this, but in order to take shelter you have to move your car out into the storm during the storm and come back inside. Sure, if you have enough warning it's no big deal, but tornadoes can come out of nowhere quick.
How's business? Funny the comments on tons of debris on top. These EF4 and increasing EF5 tornadoes leave a distinctive footprint. A whipped clean foundation. If not first responders or neighbors will find you in less than 24 hours. 12 Volt systems similar to any trailer or marine product adds the comforts of home. Is that a TX Tech Windstorm approved door? Are there solar panels that can be attached to the doors?
“STORM SHELTER FAILURE” There are so many things wrong with this “Storm Shelter” it pathetic! 1. If the structure collapses, you are trapped in the lowest part of the garage. 2. The cellar can fill with water, chemicals and gasses. 3. If the car is moved, and crushed under debris, first responders cannot move heavy objects off the door, and (water etc.. can fill up the cellar), while you are trapped inside. 4. According to FEMA standards listed in the 320 publication, it specifically states that these types of shelters cannot be placed in an area where a car can or will be parked. 5. Ventilation standards require 2 square inches of free air flow per person, (Example: if this cellar holds 10 people, 20 square inches are required). Furthermore, when a group of people are sitting in these, they exhale carbon dioxide, it is heavier than air, and the air gets pushed out of the cellar (many people have stated they couldn't breath in these types of shelters)... also, every day when you start your car over this type of shelter, the first thing that comes out of the tailpipe in a cold car is hydrocarbons, they also settle in the cellar (its a poison) and people also stated their eyes burned when in there... this is part of the reason. 6. These are made from steel, steel conducts electricity. 7. These cellars have also lifted out of the ground from groundwater. 8. These are also tested with very minimal standards, and can be sold as a "storm shelter" only if they pass the test of a 9 lb. 2x4 dropped at 65 miles per hour on the top of the cellar... once passed, companies state they are FEMA compliant, or FEMA approved, and sell them for “TORNADO PROTECTION”, like this company is doing. That’s fraud!!! 9. The “storm shelter" industry began to help reduce injuries, then without any code changes these companies that sell these types of shelters are deceiving families by selling them as "Tornado protection". 10. Since this type of shelter does “NOT” meet FEMA guidelines that are accepted as code in most states, how can the homes with these shelters be sold that are not up to code?? Oh yeah, that’s right... it’s all about the money!!!
Why would you put a storm shelter under the garage ? If the garage collapses in a storm or bomb blast you are seriously fucked as you've built your own TOMB !!! Obviously you have now given yourself ANOTHER problem as you need an emergency exit some distance away from the building - This is what we in the trade call a double fuck up !!!
Great idea if you want to bow the walls of the 1/4" plate steel shelter in. vibrating concrete is not necessary when poured by a professional, Thanks for your concern, it's good to know people care so much about our product.
1/4" plate? BRO i pour foundations with plywood and steel. never once had that issues. you don't vibrate the ENTIRE THING AT ONCE. you do it in stages 2 feet at a time with a nearly dry mix with the least amount of water possible. We usually shoot for a 20" slump mix. If you have issues with hydraulic deformation of your forms or walls with this methods than you have no business pouring concrete. Learn the trade.
Loligagger85....Funny, at some point ALL concrete cracks, especially if you live in dual climates that freeze and thaw, no matter if you vibrate it or not. You must work in a single climate area. Even the best of concrete workers can't help that from happening. Maybe you should learn the trade as well.
If I was a kid I would be obsessed with this. I always loved hidden cubbies and secret passageways.
Good thing you were in a shelter. The two piece lid is designed to roll out from underneath the debris. A two- ton come along is installed with all of our shelters in case the debris is too heavy and you can then exit.
We register GPS coordinates with FEMA and leave them for our customers to register with their local authorities for search and rescue like you've seen in Moore OK.
Thank you,
TSW
Very nice shelter with a great system for door retrieval in the event of debris on top. Keep up the GREAT work! ;-)
Yes the lid can withstand the occasional car driving over it but it is not designed for daily driving on top of. It will hold the weight of a car to protect you while you are inside.
Thank you
TSW
James
Our Lids are Texas Tech Tested and Approved. We register GPS coordinates with FEMA and leave them for our customers to register with their local authorities for search and rescue like you've seen in Moore OK. The shelter is normally in the garage so the addition of solar panels wouldn't work until the garage is torn away. We find our customers equip their shelters with battery operated devices for lights, radio, or fans. Thank you for your comments.
TSW
This is the larger model that is able to hold 10-12 people. It is $6200 installed. We have a same as cash no payments for 6 months option with PayPal. Thank you.
Barry
Hopefully with the events in Moore OK this week you now realize the importance of being in an underground shelter. The two piece lid is designed to roll out from underneath the debris. A two- ton come along is installed with all of our shelters in case the debris is too heavy and you can then exit. We register GPS coordinates with FEMA and leave them for our customers to register with their local authorities for search and rescue like you've seen in Moore OK.
Thank you,
TSW
No the install process is designed for the pressures of the soil expansion and our shelters carry a lifetime warranty against floating or leaking. The garage floor is not as thick as a foundation, therefore building code in most areas restricts any utilities from being placed underneath the garage. Our installers are trained to look for signs of any exceptions to these codes.
I love the com-along hanging on the wall.
It is essential to always have a tool, and an idea of how you can pry the door open in an emergency. It also may help to have a (hand operated) water pump, just in case... LISTEN: Practice what you are going to do, before the storm hits, and cover all the bad scenarios. Learn and practice, how to quickly attach and operate the winch/com-along "The Day You Buy It"...
You will NOT be able to learn how to use it, if you are in an emergency, and seconds count.
Your family is depending on that... A flooded shelter will kill.
If you do it in new construction you could add pipes to drain any rain water. You'd need to be at a fairly high grade.
I wish I had seen this video earlier. I dug mine out by hand with a hammer, chisel and a shovel...
Charles I would suggest a saferoom for you to keep your family safe.
You can also use it as a mechanic's pit :)
Thank you James. I posted the above for you as well as for everyone else who might have had the same questions.
it seems kind of like overkill back filling with cement.
Filling the gaps with wet sand would be a lot less expensive and it would compact enough for you to replace the floating slab.
Great video ! Is there enough concrete to keep the Shelter from floating ? How is the Shelter holding up ? Is the company still in operation ? Maybe do an update... tjl
This looks good on video, but just how practical is a storm shelter built into the floor of a garage? Consider the average person who owns a vehicle and doesn't want it to get beat to death by baseball-size hail. The weather forecast calls for severe thunderstorms with the possibility of large hail. So you pull your vehicle into the garage right over the entrance to your storm shelter. A storm blows up right around you producing large hail and gale force winds. The NWS issues a tornado warning and you have about 5 minutes to get into your shelter. Now, please explain to me how you're suppose to get into the shelter with a vehicle parked over it?
+dancingwithczars Back it up ? XD
+SPCphoenixguy4857 - Gamer and an EAS fan Right! It's hailing, the wind is blowing 100 mph and a tornado is minutes away from slamming into your house, so naturally you're going to take the time to open the garage door, expose yourself to the wind and hail, back your car out of the way, get pounded by hail, open the shelter door and get in. That's really stupid!
well honestly idk
dancingwithczars what's stupid is not planning before a storm. But I guess you rather go outside in the yard when the storm hits. Beside if the storm takes your house out I'm positive your car is toast also, but guess what, you're still alive.
Well actually, if a tornado is like 5 or 6 minutes away, you have enough time to back your car out of the way, it takes like 2 or 3 minutes.
nice and clean Storm shelter for people
Thanks Steve, it has been busy this last couple of weeks.
A come a long is a winch system that hangs in the back of the shelter to act as an emergency means to open the lid.
Great Video. Do you ever have problems with the shelter heaving due to soil expansion? Also, what about utility locations?
Yes our install process is usually done in one day. About 6 hrs
What were you spraying on the edges of the shelter in the aerosol can?
Putting in simple steps,then you could put extra can goods and water,or beer inside.
How many garage doors have you torn up, you look way to comfortable on the excavator. Very nice
Actually none....very careful crews.
Plus you can work on your car from in there.
I love how they put concreat around it then a half inch door on top... it defeats the object
I like the idea of this, but in order to take shelter you have to move your car out into the storm during the storm and come back inside. Sure, if you have enough warning it's no big deal, but tornadoes can come out of nowhere quick.
What about post-tension cables in the slab?
was this done in a day
does it have ventilation?
If you don't mind me asking how much is this model and what kind of payment plans do you offer
Beautiful job.
Is there installations in Illinois? Where are you located? Contact info?
We recommend Saferooms for customer's with Post-tension slabs.
Lets just hope that the storm does not bring torrential rain and flooding... gills required.
what exactly is a come along?
that's an amazing job!
This is the type of shelter where when you close the door over you
You get the chance of being locked up outside
NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER install a tornado shelter inside a garage!!!
Robby Jones why sir?
Very nice , want to do the exact same thing
How's business? Funny the comments on tons of debris on top. These EF4 and increasing EF5 tornadoes leave a distinctive footprint. A whipped clean foundation. If not first responders or neighbors will find you in less than 24 hours. 12 Volt systems similar to any trailer or marine product adds the comforts of home. Is that a TX Tech Windstorm approved door? Are there solar panels that can be attached to the doors?
That's awesome!!!
Can you drive a car over it ?
That's what the come-along is for.
Cost
Awesome!
Thanks!
Just touch up spray paint.
Beast
“STORM SHELTER FAILURE”
There are so many things wrong with this “Storm Shelter” it pathetic!
1. If the structure collapses, you are trapped in the lowest part of the garage.
2. The cellar can fill with water, chemicals and gasses.
3. If the car is moved, and crushed under debris, first responders cannot move heavy objects off the door, and (water etc.. can fill up the cellar), while you are trapped inside.
4. According to FEMA standards listed in the 320 publication, it specifically states that these types of shelters cannot be placed in an area where a car can or will be parked.
5. Ventilation standards require 2 square inches of free air flow per person, (Example: if this cellar holds 10 people, 20 square inches are required). Furthermore, when a group of people are sitting in these, they exhale carbon dioxide, it is heavier than air, and the air gets pushed out of the cellar (many people have stated they couldn't breath in these types of shelters)... also, every day when you start your car over this type of shelter, the first thing that comes out of the tailpipe in a cold car is hydrocarbons, they also settle in the cellar (its a poison) and people also stated their eyes burned when in there... this is part of the reason.
6. These are made from steel, steel conducts electricity.
7. These cellars have also lifted out of the ground from groundwater.
8. These are also tested with very minimal standards, and can be sold as a "storm shelter" only if they pass the test of a 9 lb. 2x4 dropped at 65 miles per hour on the top of the cellar... once passed, companies state they are FEMA compliant, or FEMA approved, and sell them for “TORNADO PROTECTION”, like this company is doing. That’s fraud!!!
9. The “storm shelter" industry began to help reduce injuries, then without any code changes these companies that sell these types of shelters are deceiving families by selling them as "Tornado protection".
10. Since this type of shelter does “NOT” meet FEMA guidelines that are accepted as code in most states, how can the homes with these shelters be sold that are not up to code??
Oh yeah, that’s right... it’s all about the money!!!
Your first comment was the first thought that came to mind. " what if the building collapse?"
Link no longer works, video should be removed now!
think flooding think gas leak think house collapsed on top of this thing
think build a real shelter instead of this fucking death trap
Duolg toy......What kind of shelter do you suggest?
Why would you put a storm shelter under the garage ? If the garage collapses in a storm or bomb blast you are seriously fucked as you've built your own TOMB !!! Obviously you have now given yourself ANOTHER problem as you need an emergency exit some distance away from the building - This is what we in the trade call a double fuck up !!!
Thumbs down for not vibrating the concrete to get a true fit. FAIL. enjoy your cracks
Great idea if you want to bow the walls of the 1/4" plate steel shelter in. vibrating concrete is not necessary when poured by a professional, Thanks for your concern, it's good to know people care so much about our product.
1/4" plate? BRO i pour foundations with plywood and steel. never once had that issues. you don't vibrate the ENTIRE THING AT ONCE. you do it in stages 2 feet at a time with a nearly dry mix with the least amount of water possible. We usually shoot for a 20" slump mix. If you have issues with hydraulic deformation of your forms or walls with this methods than you have no business pouring concrete. Learn the trade.
Loligagger85....Funny, at some point ALL concrete cracks, especially if you live in dual climates that freeze and thaw, no matter if you vibrate
it or not. You must work in a single climate area. Even the best of concrete workers can't help that from happening. Maybe you should learn the trade as well.
death trap
Cost