I liked the pictures of the crane drooping an old beater on an above ground safe room. Hardly, a real world scenario. If you consider that car flying around above 50 mph and twisting violently I am not sure I would feel safe in that room and not sure if the anchor bolts would hold. My point is it is better to be below ground. The old timers concur. (Wait a minute,..I may qualify as an Old Timer?!)
The manufacturers have thought this design out very well and have about all the bases covered. There is plenty of ventilation in the unit as the tops have a slight gap and there are two holes/handles also.
I got a very good deal on my Safe Room due to it being January. In a few months the price will go up and most likely there may be a waiting list. The company I used was offering a 6 man unit for $2495 installed and a 12 man unit for $3795 installed at this time. It takes about four hour to install the 6 man and six hours to install the 12 man. I chose this company because the quality was excellent, the top is considered a flush fit and the price was right. Also, as I said earlier the state awarded me a rebate because I entered the program and my number was drawn.
(Besides,..if North Korea attacks it is considered a bomb shelter too.)
When the concrete cures (one week) I will stain it to match the floor. I out a broom finish on it after the pictures were taken for safety and it looks a little different now. (better).
Enjoyed sharing this tidbit with you GJ types.
