An improved above-ground storm shelter having sidewalls comprised of two panels, an outer panel and an inner panel, a double-swing door means for allowing ingress and egress, a door bar for securely closing the double-swing doors during a storm event, and a roof adapted to be affixed thereto, whereby sound of articles striking the sidewalls during a storm event is lessened, and the two panels provide enhanced structural integrity compared with a single panel of comparable thickness. The sidewalls are manufactured in modular segments adapted to be joined together to form a desired size of shelter. At least one segment has defined therein a ventilation port with a outer protective plate and inner protective for preventing projectiles from entering the shelter during a storm event.
E04H 9/10 - Independent sheltersArrangement of independent splinter-proof walls
E04B 1/34 - Extraordinary structures, e.g. with suspended or cantilever parts supported by masts or tower-like structures enclosing elevators or stairsFeatures relating to the elastic stability
E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings
E04H 9/14 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against other dangerous influences, e.g. tornadoes, floods
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
E04H 9/16 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate against adverse conditions, e.g. extreme climate, pests
E04B 1/343 - Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
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