Prefabricated Concrete Storm Shelters

Shelters are constructed of steel reinforced precast concrete and can withstand 250 mph winds.

Prefabricated concrete storm shelters.

We are a family owned business that has been in operation since 1962. Our shelters meet and exceed fema 320 icc 500 standards. Pre cast storm shelters safe rooms joplin s premier provider of concrete steel above or below ground units meeting fema 320 361 and ic 500 specifications. Every shelter has been tested to withstand an f5 tornado.

Specifying precast concrete safe rooms precast concrete safe rooms and shelters are classified according to their location. Underground concrete storm shelters. Our president mike vaughn is a registered professional engineer licensed in. Meets or exceeds fema standards solid concrete entry steps to provide easy access 10 gauge steel door with hydraulic assist mechanism steel vents which eliminate damage from flying debris 5000 psi concrete reinforced with rebar and.

Let us tell you a little bit about our company. On september 27 2004 tests were conducted on the si precast concrete underground shelter door assembly in the debris impact facility at texas tech university. There are inherent advantages to each type of structure. Precast concrete storm shelters the residential unit is seamless and has no weld plates or caulk joints.

Tests were consistent with fema 320 taking shelter from the storm guidelines requiring shelter doors resist a 15 pound missile propelled at 100 m p h. We have an engineer approved seal for our shelters. Fain storm shelters is one of the oldest and largest precast storm shelter companies in the south. The structure is designed with a gable roof that blends in to most sites.

What are the advantages of the stewart concrete storm shelter. The storm shelter can be stamped or stained. An underground concrete storm shelters is a great option. When specifying a safe room the structural integrity of the unit itself is the primary consideration.

Above ground stand alone or in ground internal safe room. Our home office is located in jackson tennessee and this is also where the storm shelters are manufactured. We are a family owned and operated business. Thank you for your interest in our precast concrete storm shelters all of which are certified to meet the national storm shelter association standard.