Stay current with the latest research and development of StormBlocker®.
Jul 31, 2008
Safe Room Standard on Course for New Codes
The ICC/NSSA Standard on the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters was approved by ANSI as an American National Standard. This standard will offer new guidelines for community shelters and residential safe rooms for both tornado and hurricane wind zones. It is expected to be published in September for communities to adopt and will be considered as a referenced standard in the 2009 International Building and Residential Codes.
May 29, 2008
Diary from the eye of the storm
StormBlocker® was recently featured in a BBC documentary about storm chasers. Follow the daily documentary diary or watch the interview with us at StormBlocker®.
May 21, 2007
StormBlocker® Reaches New Production Levels
StormBlocker® has partnered with regional contractors to provide safe rooms for national production builders. The development of an automated building system provides for a simplified construction process and fast installation. This production system was developed by industry leading structural engineers, automated fabricators and supporting product manufacturers. The outcome is a high quality, cost effective and code compliant shelter system.
Jul 01, 2006
StormBlocker® Raises Ceiling Height
StormBlocker®, the high-strength composite panels that create the protective barrier on storm shelters, is now available in panels longer than eight feet. The additional length, up to ten feet, provides for taller walls and wider ceiling spans, increasing the usable area inside the safe room. The new height is supported by adjustments to the engineered framing system, but the thin wall sections and flexibility in design are still prominent benefits of the system.
Jun 01, 2006
StormBlocker®Now Offers a Decorative Door
StormBlocker® now offers a decorative door to enhance the protection and appearance of the shelter system. The door is offered with an aesthetic front cover that matches a residential door, helping to blend the shelter into the normal appearance of the home. The single door lever throws multiple bolts, eliminating the need for unsightly dead bolts. The door also includes a biometric security lock to keep out unwanted guests. This increases the security of the shelter and can add to the function of gun and valuables storage.
Oct 20, 2003
Introducing the StormBlocker® Shelter System
The StormBlocker® shelter system is scheduled to be displayed at several regional trade shows directed at professionals in the residential constrution industry. Designed and tested for protection against the devastating effects of tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe wind events, the StormBlocker® shelter system is economically built into new construction – allowing interior rooms to continue to serve their everyday uses while being available in the event of a dangerous storm. The thin composite panels are capable of deflecting wind loads and airborne debris. The advanced technology of the StormBlocker® system makes it superior to other shelters, surpassing even the most rigorous Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) guidelines. Combining ease-of installation, affordability, and progressive technology, the StormBlocker® shelter system provides homeowners with a total engineered solution against destructive weather.
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