Protecting families & businesses for over 10 years!
Buying a storm shelter is an important decision. Torshel is committed to helping you choose the best type of shelter for your home or company.
Why choosing Torshel?
With a robust
10-year warranty
Crafted from the highest-quality steel and proudly manufactured in the USA.
Powder Coating
We only use powder coating to ensure that your shelter stays strong and reliable, even after years of use.
Anchoring Methods
All our storm shelters are anchored by Hilti Products.
Storm Shelters
Our shelters exceed FEMA Standards
“FEMA does not endorse, approve, certify, or recommend any contractors, individuals, firms, or products. Contractors, individuals, or firms shall not claim they are or produce products that are “FEMA approved” or “FEMA certified.”
Fortune 500 companies
We have worked with several Fortune 500 companies. This annual list is compiled by Fortune magazine, which ranks the 500 largest corporations in the United States based on their yearly revenues.
Torshel is an active member of the Homebuilders Association of Mississippi.
How do
I get it?
The fastest way to get your storm shelter is by selecting the product of your interest. Then, please complete the contact form online, and a sales representative will contact you.
Financing
options
Obtaining financing for your storm shelter, modular safe room, or in-ground shelter for your home or business is now more affordable.
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FAQs
At Torshel, both our shelters are designed with safety as the top priority. Both units can withstand the powerful winds of EF-5 tornadoes. The choice of shelter type depends on several factors, such as the shelter’s location and personal preferences. We want you to feel informed and empowered to make the right choice for your needs.
However, 70% of our sales are above-ground units. These units are designed for easy installation, providing a convenient and quick solution. They have proven to withstand an EF5 tornado, giving you peace of mind in the face of a storm.
Torshel adheres to the requirements established by FEMA 320 and ICC 500, which call for three sq. ft. (square feet)/person of floor area per occupant for residential units, five sq. ft. (square feet)/person for commercial units, and ten sq. ft. per/person for a wheelchair-bound occupant.
Torshel’s shelters are engineered and tested to meet the highest quality standards at a competitive price. All of our residential storm shelters are FEMA 320 compliant, and all of our commercial shelters are FEMA 361 compliant. They also exceed ICC 500 protocols.
Yes. Torshel’s products are designed to withstand the strongest tornadoes. Our shelters are not intended to be used for protection against fire, floods, or storm surges. Our units have been designed to protect against flying debris, wind uplift, and crushing forces that extreme weather can cause.
Yes, we can. You will need some background and understanding of construction skills and equipment to install the unit. We can provide you with an instruction manual and video tutorial. A shipping fee will be applied to a sales order. We can ship any unit to anywhere in the US as long as the delivery site is accessible for a truck. Visit our video galleries on our website to learn about the installation process.