F5 Storm Shelters

DYI Storm and Tornado shelters now available. We have created a panelized shelter constructed of the thickest 1/4″ steel and strong-backs panels every 12″ making this model one of the toughest on the market today. They were meticulously design by our licensed engineers to provide the safety, and comfort, that you need to survive anything thrown at you…even a F5 tornado. We can ship them anywhere you want with simple installation instructions or we can deliver and install for you.

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972-955-5775

4400 Preston Rd, Frisco TX 75034

Open Saturday and Sunday, By Appointment

All of our Shelters meet the National Performance Criteria for Tornado Shelters. Remember, many shelters on the market don’t meet these requirements. Our shelters are built for safety, comfort, and long life expectancy. Our Shelters will provide a space where you and your family can survive a catagory 5 tornado, hurricane, or a home invasion.

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All of our Storm Shelters meet the National Performance Criteria for Tornado Shelters…more specifically, our storm shelters (and safe rooms) meet and exceed the requirements as directed in FEMA P-320and FEMA P-361. Remember, many shelters on the market don’t meet these requirements. Our shelters are built for safety, comfort, and long life expectancy. Our Shelters will provide a space where you and your family can survive a tornado, hurricane, or other disaster.

- Basic Storm Shelters consist of these standard features:
  - 1/4″ Steel shelter with heavy duty bent channel panels 12″ wide
  - Powder coating interior/exterior for flawless moisture protection.
  - Our special bullet proof window provides light and ability to see outside.
  - We install (4) heavy duty hinges and (4) heavy duty latches on door. Each door has a (5/8″) 4 point slide quick latch.
  - Door opening is approximately 24” x 6.5′ and opens inside.
  - We include a solid anchor system every 12″ around the bottom base plate anchors are (5/8″ diameter x 6′ long) Hilti anchor system.
  Most shelters are installed in an interior closet or garage, shelters must be anchored to a concrete slab of at least 4″ of thickness.

A Message about F-5 Storm Shelters

When we started checking into building underground shelters, we were very thorough. We talked to several engineers about thestructure, strength, and durability of different types of shelters. We were interested in fiberglass shelters because they were cheaper, light, and easy to install. We were warned that a fiberglass shelter is not safe from a severe tornado. Then we started researching concrete shelters. Again, these shelters have many bad points. The concrete walls sweat and often become moldy inside. Sometimes the concrete cracks and seeps water. Then, we thoroughly checked into metal shelters, and found that if coated properly, they are safe, long-lasting, and stay dry inside. Compare our shelters to any other on the market. They are better than any we have found. You might find a cheaper shelter, but it will not have the quality of our shelters.