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Why Concrete Masonry Storm Shelters?

Tornado Protection
  • 2015 IBC requires tornado storm shelters for all new Metro     St. Louis K-12 schools with more than 50 students
  • Shelters must be designed per the 2014 ICC 500
  • Concrete masonry storm shelters provide:
          –  High vertical load strength
          –  Wind reinforcement resiliency
          –  Strong roof, wall and foundation connections
          –  Code compliant debris impact resistance

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Economy and Endurance
  • Concrete masonry walls provide the lowest first-cost and life-cycle maintenance costs
  • Concrete masonry walls are energy smart, provide long term durability, and naturally resist fire, moisture, and sound
  • Loadbearing reinforced concrete masonry walls provide cost-effective storm shelter upgrading over normal construction loading

Industry Support
  • Free design assistance, current market pricing and education available through the
                                                    Masonry Structural Coalition
  • National Concrete Masonry Association  storm shelter case study  downloads
                        Case Study (1 MB)    Commentary (0.1 MB)    Drawings  (9 MB)

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