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ABOVE GROUND STORM SHELTERS

Patrick Allen Companies specializes in above ground storm shelters for Mississippi and Alabama.

STORM SHELTER - Protection from tornadoes and severe weather.

PANIC ROOM - Protection against intruders.

WALK-IN SAFE - Protects valuables against theft.

SIZE              WEIGHT        CAPACITY

4'x6'x6'3"     2700lbs          8 person

5'x8'x6'3"     3600lbs         13 person

ASK ABOUT OUR CUSTOM OR COMMUNITY SHELTERS

Financing Available

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CERTIFICATION & TESTING

  • Certified and stamped by a Professional Engineer to meet and exceed the requirements set by FEMA 320, 361 and ICC 500 codes.

  • Tested by Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center and passed all requirements to withstand impacts associated with the 250 MPH winds of an EF-5 tornado.


STRUCTURE

• 1/4” Steel plate walls, roof, and floor.

• Internal structural framing consists of vertical and horizontal 4” “C” channels.

• Door opens to the inside to prevent entrapment.


ANCHORING

• Anchoring is equally as important as the structure.

• Anchors are installed every 12” along the inside walls.

• Our customized anchor system matches the exact thickness of your slab and provides maximum protection.


EXTERIOR

• Primer coated.

• Two coats of high quality industrial white acrylic enamel paint.

• Custom colors available.


DOOR

• Vault style reinforced door weighs over 300 lbs. with 4” Structural “C” channel framing.

• Three stainless steel 7/8” diameter locking pins with removable handles.

• Three heavy duty barrel hinges w/grease fittings.

• Drill proof and pick proof high security deadbolt.

• Our 5×8 Shelter comes standard with handicap accessible door.


VENTILATION

• Three large vents with louvers protect against debris entry.

• Vent locations create a natural air flow with two in the upper back corners and one in the lower portion of the door.

 

Custom options available along with custom sizes and community shelters.

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