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Jarrell Storm Shelters

911 N 1st St.
Jarrell, Texas 76537

1-866-817-0293

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Slope-Top Shelter

Inside dimensions: 6 feet wide by 8 feet long by 6 feet 1 inch tall
Concrete: Rated at a minimum of 6,000 pounds per square inch
Reinforcement: 1/2 inch steel rebar 12 to 8 inches on center with fibermesh
Floor and ceiling: 4 inch thick steel reinforced concrete
Walls: 3 inch thick steel reinforced concrete
Door: Primed steel with hydraulic closer
Steps: Steel treads 6 inches deep by 24 inches wide
Weight: 12,000+ pounds.
Capacity: 8 to10 people and/or various pets
Ventilation: 8 inch ball bearing turbine
Warranty: 10 year limited - View Details
Specifications: Meet or Exceed FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) guidelines

SlopeTop

The steel mold used to shape the bottom shell of the shelter. Concrete rated at 5000 pounds per square inch is poured into the mold and then vibrated to reduce air bubbles and voids.

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A bottom section out of the mold. The top and bottom sections are poured separately and then bolted together with steel straps. A waterproof mastic is used to seal the keyway/seam joining the two sections to prevent any water leakage.

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A completed shelter with primed steel door and turbine ventilator. Shelters are heated in the building to assure proper curing of concrete.

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A view of the factory from the air. Notice the number of completed shelters waiting for shipment. one of these could save your life in severe weather!

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