00:00Whether it's DIY storm shelters or more traditional ones, consumer spending in the survival business is projected to reach close to $2.5 billion in the next five years, according to Zion Market Research.
00:15And protecting your home from wind damage is crucial.
00:18You want your house's skeletal system and connections to withstand the pressure as that wind travels across your home.
00:26As consumers grow increasingly concerned about extreme weather, manufacturers are making changes in home construction.
00:33We can build to withstand most tornadoes and people don't seem to know that.
00:37Is that rotation up there?
00:38Above ground storm shelters and safe rooms can easily be integrated into existing homes.
00:44A typical safe room starts with reinforced concrete, but there are other options including steel plating and heavy gauge steel frames on existing interior and exterior walls.
00:56Ballistic fiberglass and Kevlar panels are also popular and provide significant protection against both wind and ballistic threats.
01:04But if you're looking for a simpler, more economical solution, it all boils down to keeping your garage as airtight as possible.
01:12So if you can keep the wind out of your garage, you keep it from coming in, building up and blowing up like a balloon.
01:19When you have extreme weather or a tornado approaching your home, that pressure expands.
01:23And if you have this reinforced with steel and there's no way for air to go in, you will avoid more than likely from your roof popping off.
01:32This year's tornado season is nearly double the historical average.
01:37And with hurricane season on the horizon, getting proactive today could minimize storm damage tomorrow.
