While you can redo a space in an existing build to include a safe room, it’s easiest to incorporate the structure in an initial home design. You’re able to pick a prime location and design it to blend in with the rest of your custom home. These structures are great for extra storage, sheltering from severe weather, increasing property value, and more.
More than Just a Gun Safe
Gun safes are extremely important for homeowners needing to protect a valuable collection of firearms. A safe room protects your guns from possible burglaries and keeps them safely stored away from young children.
And while a whole safe room can definitely cost more than a single gun case, the chances it will serve as more than a place to store firearms are pretty good. From important documents to family heirlooms, a safe room is a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to protect all their valuables and keep them in one place.
A whole safe room can definitely cost more than a single gun case, but the chances it will serve as more than a place to store firearms are pretty good.
Take Shelter from Severe Weather
North Alabama lies in the heart of Dixie Alley, so tornadoes are extremely common. Especially during the spring season and occasionally during November and December.
If your safe room will mainly act as a storm shelter, different locations inside your home protect against different kinds of weather. For a tornado-prone region like North Alabama, make sure your safe room is built with thick concrete walls to block incredibly strong winds and debris.
Many safe rooms are actually built on the ground floor instead of in basements. They’re securely anchored to withstand almost anything, no matter where they are in your home. Having a safe room on your main floor also makes it easily accessible for everyone in an emergency. So no need to worry about dealing with stairs or venturing outside during a storm.
Always Be Prepared
The structural benefits of a safe room also protect your family from break-ins. A bullet-resistant door is an extra defense against an armed intruder. Reinforced steel and concrete walls that shield you from bad weather will keep a burglar from entering the room.
We’ve listed a few items to consider keeping in your safe room at all times. These are good to have on hand during a tornado warning, long power outages, or if you’re sheltering from an intruder.
- Canned goods and other nonperishables
- Water
- Phone charger
- Flashlight and batteries
- Extra clothing
- Pillows and blankets
- First aid kit
- Hygiene supplies and toiletries
- Weapons
Your Custom Safe Room
Before building, consider exactly how your particular safe room will be used. These structures can be built to fit your home’s specific needs, from weather-proof materials to temperature-controlled chambers and bulletproof reinforcements. They can also be customized to fit seamlessly into your home design.
Safe rooms can be built to fit your family’s specific needs and can be customized to fit seamlessly into your home design.
Regardless, your safe room will give you and your family peace of mind. You’ll know you have a dedicated spot that can protect you from dangerous weather, break-ins, and more. All your valuables and keepsakes are in a central location, and you’ll never have to wonder if you and your family have a safe place to go.
