{"id":72482,"date":"2021-06-01T11:27:49","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T18:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=72482"},"modified":"2021-10-13T14:38:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T21:38:58","slug":"what-is-a-storm-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-a-storm-shelter\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Storm Shelter and Do I Need One Where I Live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your area is prone to extreme weather, such as tornadoes or tropical storms like cyclones or hurricanes, you may want to consider building a storm shelter on your property. Storm shelters can be retrofitted to fit the needs and space of your home to provide easy access, protection of your valuables, and act as a safe haven in emergencies. Most importantly, it&#8217;ll keep you safe during times of inclement weather, such as high winds causing random debris to become projectiles at speeds upwards of 100mph. If you live in a place with severe weather, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/17651\/GA\/Savannah\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savannah, GA,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/11458\/FL\/Miami\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miami, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a storm shelter may be the right move for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-72483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13.jpg\" alt=\"A tan colored house with a palm tree in the front\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pjimage-13-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a storm shelter?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A storm shelter is a strong safety shelter built to withstand inclement weather and flying debris and further <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-a-storm\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">storm proof your home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Storm shelters can come in several different styles, including prefabricated, underground, or above-ground structures. Having a storm shelter close or on your property eliminates the risk of traveling to find a safe refuge during a tornado or major storm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the type and location of your shelter<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the storm involves high winds and storm surges, a prefabricated shelter could fit the bill. A prefabricated shelter can range in price from $5,000 &#8211; $20,000 or more. These shelters resemble an above-ground shed but can weigh more than 24,000 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in a tornado zone, a pre-built underground shelter is a good protective solution offered in the same price range and can double as storage. However, keep in mind that such shelters are not suitable for hurricane zones because they can flood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also build a storm shelter inside your home. The easiest and least expensive storm shelter is built into your existing basement and bolted to the cement floor. You may also consider adding structural reinforcements to a storage room, closet, or laundry room so the space can double as a shelter to keep you safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does a storm shelter consist of?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An interior safe room or storm shelter has a tough outer layer called the sandwich skin, which is built onto the shelter\u2019s walls and ceiling. The sandwich skin has two layers of 3\/4-inch plywood, oriented with wood grains going in opposite directions. The plywood will absorb the impact of flying objects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the shelter room\u2019s \u201csafe side\u201d (or interior side), a layer of 14-gauge steel will block debris from entering the room further. The skin should be installed either to the outside or inside or attached to the studs, as long as the steel sheeting faces inside the storm shelter room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install a steel door for your entrance\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your interior storm shelter also needs a steel door with three deadbolts located opposite heavy-duty hinges. When installing, fasten steel and plywood sheathing with either 3-inch self-tapping screws or 3-inch deck screws, driving them through pilot holes spaced every 6 inches. Finally, nail all doubled framing members to each other with 10d nails spaced every 6 inches on each side. Your room is now secure. For more information on how to build a storm shelter, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyhandyman.com\/project\/how-to-build-a-storm-shelter\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crafting the proper storm shelter takes time and proper planning. However, installing one in your home can be a worthwhile investment for your own safety during a major storm and help limit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/guides\/climate-change-housing-impact\/storm-risk\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">storm risk<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Storm shelters can serve many purposes from protecting your valuables to keeping you safe during extreme weather. 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