Safe Zone Shelters, Inc offers an underground storm shelter that is constructed of fiberglass materials and carries a limited lifetime warranty. Each model comes standard with molded-in seating, handrail (larger models), and carpeting. The storm shelters are designed with a cross ventilation system, which provides airflow with very little draft. Additional standard features include 3 point locking system, non-skid steps, screened vents, and sealed door—all of which meet or exceed all FEMA requirements.

We offer five sizes of storm shelters:

4 person
6 person
10 person
12 person
18 person

Common applications for our storm shelters include:

Residential Homes
Manufactured Homes
Small Businesses
Day Care Centers
Mobile Home/RV Parks
Churches
US Government & Military Facilities
Local & City Government Facilities

1. Inside of Shelter

This is a picture of a unit that was cut in half for demonstration purposes.




2. Low Profile (1)

This photo shows how clean our installed shelter appears without any landscaping.




3. Low Profile (2)




4. Opens Easily!

With our easy lift door system and larger top step than most competitors, our shelter is easily accessible to people of all ages.




5. Out Of The Ground

This is a picture of the shelter before it is installed! The entryway is equipped with a 1/2" rubber seal and edge trim to provide a water tight seal. Screened in vents create a cross ventilation system while keeping insects out. All shelters are coated with a waterproof enamel coating to help seal the shelter, while creating a great looking appearance.




6. Looking In

This is how the shelter looks when it is fully installed! These shelters are constructed using stainless steel components.

* Heavy duty gas struts make door easy to lift for people of all ages
* Full length hinge and 3-point lock system
* Ventilation System is second to none

The unit has non skid steps with handrail.




7. Landscape #1

Beautifully Landscaped! With a little Creativity, it is amazing how elegant our units can fit within any yard!




8. Landscape #2

Our shelter enhances the appearance of any backyard with very little landscaping.




9. Specifications

THE LAMINATE SCHEDULE OF OUR SHELTERS RESULTS IN AN OVERALL THICKNESS OF 415 MIL. (500 MILS = ½ OF AN INCH THICKNESS).

Because of certain lamination techniques, trade secrets, and processes, our exact lamination process cannot be disclosed.

Storm Shelter installed-- low Profile and nearly invisible with good landscaping!



* STAINLESS STEEL POSITIVE LOCK SYSTEM.

* ½ " RUBBER SEAL WITH EDGE TRIM PROVIDES A WATER TIGHT SEAL.

* 4" ROUND, SCREENED IN VENTS, ALLOWS FOR PROPER VENTILATION WHILE KEEPING INSECTS OUT.

* CARPETING IS STANDARD ON EVERY SHELTER.

* HONEYCOMB COMPOSITE CORE MATERIAL USED IN FLOOR CONSTRUCTION (WILL NOT ROT).

* FIBERGLASS STEP DESIGN ALLOWS FOR PLENTY OF ROOM, WITH THE SAFETY OF A LARGER TOP STEP.

* FIBERGLASS SEATING.

* SEAM IS SEALED INSIDE WITH A SPECIAL BONDING COMPOUND, THEN LAMINATED ON THE OUTSIDE WITH SEVERAL LAYERS OF FIBERGLASS MAT TO FORM A LEAK PROOF ONE PIECE DESIGN.

* 1 ½" ROUND HANDRAIL IS STANDARD IN EVERY SHELTER FOR ADDED SAFETY.

* NON-SLIP SURFACE IS APPLIED TO ALL STEPS FOR SAFETY.

* OUR SHELTERS ARE CONSTRUCTED OF THE FINEST FIBERGLASS MATERIALS, AND STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A LIFETIME OF PROTECTION. ITS LOW PROFILE APPEARANCE BECOMES ALMOST INVISIBLE ONCE LANDSCAPED.

* GAS STRUTS FOR EASY OPENING OF DOOR.


10. Installation Pictures #1

Specific Directions will be Distributed by Southern Illinois Storm Shelters, Inc. The installation should only be attempted by a trained staff. These pictures are only for your browsing pleasure.




11. Installation Pictures #2




12. Installation Pictures #3




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1-877-SAFE-311