Shelter Types

Garage Storm Shelter

Also known as: in-garage shelter, garage safe room, garage floor shelter

Why garages are the default install location

• Slab is usually 4 inches of 3,500 psi concrete — meets the anchoring spec for most producers
• Open span and roll-up door make installation a one-day job
• No interior wall demolition needed
• Vehicles park over the lid when not in use

Trade-offs to weigh

The garage lid sits flush with the floor and bears vehicle load, but a parked car must be moved before the lid can open. Households with two-minute warnings should test the access scenario, not just the structural rating.