A.S.S. of STEEL & Waterproof!
Inspected and approved by FEMA, Ames Storm Shelters are made out of steel and able to withstand years of use, unlike concrete which will crack and leak over time. All of our storm shelter units have special formulas of paint and special waterproof/resistant coatings applied, to ensure your family and contents stay safe and dry. We can customize units to your needs and have wheel chair accessible safe rooms and hillside units available as well.
Standard Sizes Available for Drop-In Units
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6 x 8 Unit has 1500 lbs on each side for a total of 3000 lbs
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6 x 12 Unit has 2500 lbs on each side for a total of 5000 lbs
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Custom Sizes Available for Quote Upon Request
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11 gauge steel anchored with concrete
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Built-in steel bench seating
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Painted inside & out
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Coated outside for long durability
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Carpeted seats, steps & floors
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12in wind turbine for ventilation
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Easy access door opening
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Steel steps
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Drop-in units are anchored per size - the bigger they get, the more concrete needed.
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This unit is pleasing to the eye inside and out.
The Hillside Unit
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11 gauge steel shelter with steel bracing
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Walk-in steel door, triple locking
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Built-in steel bench seating
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Carpeted seats & floors
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12in wind turbine for ventilation
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This unit features a steel stand up door with no steps
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Easily Wheelchair accessible
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Can be beautifully landscaped to your terrain
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Requires a retaining wall
Ames Storm Shelters 10 Year Warranty is as Follows:
If your shelter develops a leak through the structure floor, wall or top while your warranty is in force, we will fix or repair the leak. Natural disasters or acts of nature are out of our control and will not be covered under the warranty guidelines. This warranty is non-transferrable.
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Proper Maintenance Must be Followed for Your Warranty to Valid.
1. You must keep your dirt up to the top of the shelter on the sides and back, this keeps the unit weighted correctly and moderate in temperature. Any loss of dirt that is not maintained and brought back up to top of shelter, as it was when installed, will void the warranty.
2. The wind turbine must be caulked each year. Do not alter the airflow outside of the unit by blocking or hindering air circulating inside the unit, Such as: cutting fencing around the shelter or a structure that would block the airflow to the unit. This will create a problem and void your warranty. Upon installation, we make sure that it is placed in an area that is adaquate for air flow to the unit.
3. Follow maintenance on shelter as needed, as stated and required on the contract.
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NO STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNIT CAN BE MADE, THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Landscaping is allowed around the unit.
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Safe Room Unit
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Heavy steel panels, bolted to the floor
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1/4in steel panels
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Stand up, steel walk in door
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Doors have 7 units of attachment to the shelter, 3 locking parts (deadbolt and 2 slide locks)
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Built-in steel seating/carpeted
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Bolted to your floor with 3000 lb. stress anchor bolts
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Steel steps
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