 Bubbatheredneck
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Posted: 5/26/2012 2:08:03 AM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Ideas or suggestions for him?
What kind of entrance cover? Roof hatch?
My dad is thinking of an angled ladder instead of stairs (kinda like on a ship)
I advised him to put in one of those egress windows and wells. It would be hidden behind the garage, but that also bumps the price up a bit and not sure the concrete guy could do it. Is that a big deal?
What is the best way to pour the roof if he changes his plans and does want to park over it?
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Posted: 5/26/2012 8:30:59 AM
12" of concrete with rebar on a minimum of 8" to 12" spacing.
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Posted: 5/26/2012 9:37:30 AM
I would suggest a few things.
Tornado shelters are about not getting killed when the tornado destroys your house or other structure. If the shelter is in or under a structure, there is a good chance you won't be getting out after a tornado without some help if the structure is destroyed. An exit that opens inward and/or is some distance from any structures might make unaided egress a lot easier after a disasterous encounter with a tornado. Even if your shelter is not real close to other structures, the tornado might drop debris on your means of egress. The concrete guy is probably in a better position to design the concrete work than a bunch of random guys on the Internet. There is no rocket science involved in pouring what amounts to a small basement. Put in a sump, even if there is no ground water at present. You won't get a lot of warning in the event of an actual tornado. Make sure you can get to your shelter quickly. |
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Posted: 5/26/2012 10:13:59 AM
Originally Posted By ilbob:
I would suggest a few things. Tornado shelters are about not getting killed when the tornado destroys your house or other structure. If the shelter is in or under a structure, there is a good chance you won't be getting out after a tornado without some help if the structure is destroyed. An exit that opens inward and/or is some distance from any structures might make unaided egress a lot easier after a disasterous encounter with a tornado. Even if your shelter is not real close to other structures, the tornado might drop debris on your means of egress. The concrete guy is probably in a better position to design the concrete work than a bunch of random guys on the Internet. There is no rocket science involved in pouring what amounts to a small basement. Put in a sump, even if there is no ground water at present. You won't get a lot of warning in the event of an actual tornado. Make sure you can get to your shelter quickly. +1 My addition: make sure there is enough food/water/sanitation (pail and garbage bags) if case he DOES get trapped. The Gov't recommends 3 days able to stay there. I may not be a sheeple, but that makes good sense. Also, keep a GMRS/FRS or whistle or air-horn-in-a-can down there to signal to rescuers. They may have trouble finding him otherwise. The door/hatch opening to the inside of the shelter is key. Even if he can't get out because of debris, he should be able to open it to get fresh air. |
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Posted: 5/26/2012 12:24:19 PM
Any links to shelter doors or hatches that open inward?
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Posted: 5/26/2012 12:58:37 PM
May need to build a hatch, or have a local metal fab guy do it.
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