So you have assessed your risk and decided to build a tornado safe room, also simply called safe room or storm room.
A storm room is a wise investment. They are relatively inexpensive, typically ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, a small price to pay for the safety and well-being of your family and most precious and important belongings. And depending on where you live, you may even be eligible for tax credits and/or insurance discounts!
But there are many types of storm rooms-- many designs and many different types of materials used to construct them.
Some specifications that should be common to all storm rooms are as follows:
--The room must not have any windows
--The room should not be constructed in a flood zone or storm surge zone
--All surfaces of the room should be able to withstand winds of up to 250 mph and windborne projectiles
--The room's door should open inward to assure easy opening after the storm in the case that fallen debris blocks door face
--The room should be anchored securely to a concrete foundation to resist overturning or uplifting
Keeping those common designs in mind, here are some additional steps to help you determine how to build your own personal storm room.
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