Underground Tornado – Storm Shelter
Special Underground Tornado - Storm Shelters
While doing my radio show back in May or June of 1999, I was made aware that a septic tank manufacturer in Kansas City, Missouri, also makes an underground concrete tornado shelter! It is basically a modified design of a standard septic tank, although it comes with stairs or a ladder to allow you easy access.
Evidently, it can be installed in one day with minimal disturbance to your property. There are also fiberglass models available from other manufacturers in the Midwest. If you want to learn more about tornadoes and some of these special shelters, visit a very cool website called Tornado Project.
For information and a plan for constructing an interior, above ground hurricane / tornado shelter, visit and read this column.
Companion Articles: Metal Connectors Minimize Wind / Storm Damage, Interior Hurricane - Tornado Shelter, Fight Hurricane & Tornado Storms with Metal Connectors, Tornado & High Wind Damage
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Tim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder in October 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder YouTube channel was the first home improvement channel on YouTube.