Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Above-Ground Safe Rooms

Severe storms are a very real concern throughout Alabama, Tennessee, and the nation. In response, more homeowners are turning to underground shelters and above-ground safe rooms to help protect their families. While you may be more familiar with underground shelters, above-ground systems are gaining in popularity for several very important reasons, including offering the same level of protection from wind and debris. Our experienced above-ground safe room pros at Valley Storm Shelters are standing by to help you make the right choices for you.

Addressing Space Considerations

Because underground storm shelters are installed below ground, they require careful planning as well as floor clearance or land space, and excavation is often needed. Above-ground safe rooms, on the other hand, are installed either within an existing structure or adjacent to one. This often means within a garage or workshop.

With an above-ground safe room, installed inside your garage or on an outdoor slab, you can avoid costly and time-consuming excavations while maximizing limited space. And many homeowners find this especially attractive.

Your Family’s Safety

The purpose of a safe room is to protect your family in the face of dangerous weather. When professionally installed in accordance with federal codes, above-ground safe rooms offer the same level of protection from the ravages of severe storms that underground shelters do. The steel construction of above-ground safe rooms also speaks to their durability.

The Benefits of Above-Ground Safe Rooms

Homeowners are turning to above-ground safe rooms for the primary reasons addressed and for additional benefits like the following:

• Because they can be reached from within the home or garage, above-ground safe rooms afford speedier entry.
• Above-ground units also do away with the need for stairs or ladders, which means children, pets, and those with compromised mobility can access them more safely.
• Above-ground safe rooms tend to be less costly and less time-consuming to install because neither excavation nor complex waterproofing is required. 
• In an above-ground safe room, you avoid the increased risk of flooding experienced in underground units, especially in areas with high water tables. Only if the area in which your safe room is located floods will your above-ground unit be vulnerable.
• Many above-ground safe rooms can double as panic rooms or as additional storage, which helps make them more versatile.

Discuss your family’s storm-related needs with a trusted above-ground safe room professional today.

Our Experienced Above-Ground Safe Room Specialists Can Help

Our seasoned above-ground safe room experts at Valley Storm Shelters proudly serve homeowners throughout Alabama, Tennessee, and beyond, and we’re here for you, too. Protecting your family in the face of a dangerous storm is paramount, and we have the experience and skill to help make a big difference. To learn more about everything we can do to help, please don’t put off reaching out by contacting us online or giving us a call at 256-890-4265 today.