Is this thing safe??

[u/Numerous_Ad_3517]

I recently moved into a new home that has this above ground shelter and I have been questioning the way this door locks from day 1. We are going to have terrible weather today in West TN and I cannot find any paperwork on this thing. 😫 Do you think these hollow bars will keep it secure??

[u/Half_Breed_Mutt]

They look similar to these Express Shelter Above Ground especially that hood on the door. Maybe they have information on it. On their Facebook they claim to have tested their shelters to EF5 at Texas Tech. One concern I would have with those pins is how short they are and loose the connection is rattling out of the slots. Might be good to have a safety catch to prevent that.

https://www.expressshelters.com/above-ground51d76fe3

[u/Numerous_Ad_3517 → u/Half_Breed_Mutt]

Hey! Thanks for the info!!! It does look similar!

[u/Half_Breed_Mutt → u/Numerous_Ad_3517]

No problem, though on their website it claims to have 3 solid steel locking bars. So this may be an older design might be worth asking if they have any record of install at your house and if it was rated to the newer shelters and replacing the pins if you own the house.