Vault door

[irishfan]

Is the concrete ceiling of the room supported by any columns or just by the walls of the room? I was curious about the weight of the concrete being a problem if it wasn't supported but with its strength it probably is fine.

 

[bigdawgtrucks]

Is the concrete ceiling of the room supported by any columns or just by the walls of the room? I was curious about the weight of the concrete being a problem if it wasn't supported but with its strength it probably is fine.

If the concrete is reinforced it should be fine. My house has a full basement with a reinforced concrete ceiling and dividing wall down the center, the house was built in 1942 and its still standing.

 

[Benny]

After looking at that second set of pictures, I felt like I chugged a gallon of this stuff.

 

[IndyBeerman]

Yes, it would kind of defeat the purpose if they put a 2'x3' duct opening in the wall. But I figure if the criminal was smart enough to figure out to go in through the duct, they'd be able to get in anyway. It would just take a jackhammer or a cutting torch.

You can literally break into most houses today with a utility knife.

That interior wall the vault door is on, is it a poured wall or block, and if block is there a hardened filler inside it?

Was wondering because if it is block only it can be defeated rather easy.

 

[hornadylnl]

No, this is solid concrete. It uses these foam blocks for the walls. ICF Products

They are made up of 2.5" of styrofoam on both sides with plastic ties inbetween. The wall is 6" thick.

The floor is made up of litedeck foam forms. About Lite-Deck ICF Floor, Roof, Deck and Walls! They used a 2" hat on the forms so the beams are 8" tall. There are no columns anywhere in the room. The room is about 26' x 22' for a total of 585 sf.

 

[cornfused]

Absolutely Awesome!

Is it gonna have a toilet in it??? cause I think that's about every thing I've ever wanted for a gun room!

 

[hornadylnl]

Absolutely Awesome!

Is it gonna have a toilet in it??? cause I think that's about every thing I've ever wanted for a gun room!

No, but there will be a bathroom right outside the room. It's plumbed for a toilet, sink and a stand up shower. I plan to make the center room into a home theater/entertainment room when I have company or family dinners. The room on the other side is going to be utility/storage.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Looking good!

 

[Muddy_Ford]

Okay 1st i must second this motion.....

Secondly Congrats That looks like it is going to be an amazing room!!

And finally we come to . I am def green with envy.

 

[hornadylnl]

Thought I'd give a little update on this. I just hung 9 - 4' flourescents in it today. The drywall has been up for some time. I've got a guy who's supposed to give me an estimate on finishing it. I want to get it finished before I move in so I don't have to drag everything back out of it when it gets finished in the future.

mgderf is putting in my hardwood now. Here's an upstairs shot of my great room and foyer.

 

[Suprtek]

You sir have successfully created an epidemic of INGO jealousy and envy! I'm assuming you've been silent regarding your perimeter defenses so as to maintain your advantage when the SHTF. It's great to see dreams coming true. I plan to build my dream home someday. I'll probably stick to a single level with no basement though because I can already tell that my knees and back are going to be a problem when I get older.

 

[hornadylnl]

You sir have successfully created an epidemic of INGO jealousy and envy! I'm assuming you've been silent regarding your perimeter defenses so as to maintain your advantage when the SHTF. It's great to see dreams coming true. I plan to build my dream home someday. I'll probably stick to a single level with no basement though because I can already tell that my knees and back are going to be a problem when I get older.

We made sure to have a plan where the master bedroom was on the first floor. We also made every door possible 36" wide. That way we can run around on our little rascals when we get to be old fogies. My plan is to live here til I die.

 

[Woodsman]

Unless I missed it, can you provide the vault door manufacturer and a link please?

Thanks.

 

[ruger1800]

Are you going to build something over the vault door to hide it, like a book shelf with hinges.

 

[hornadylnl]

Unless I missed it, can you provide the vault door manufacturer and a link please?

Thanks.

Vault Door Manufacturer Gun Vault Door Manufacturer Heavy

I got the standard model.

 

[hornadylnl]

Are you going to build something over the vault door to hide it, like a book shelf with hinges.

I haven't decided what I'm going to do for sure. Thought about the bookshelf route. I also thought about putting up a small closet to cover it but that will eat up a lot of space.

 

[Suprtek]

I haven't decided what I'm going to do for sure. Thought about the bookshelf route. I also thought about putting up a small closet to cover it but that will eat up a lot of space.

Here's what you just have to do! You need to have a bust of Chuck Norris sitting on a table. When you tilt Chuck's head back, there will be a red button inside. When you push the red button, the shelf will move exposing the door! Kind of like the INGO version of the "Batcave"!

 

[ruger1800]

How are you going to regulate humidity, looked into building an icf home 5yrs ago some were intalling fresh air exchangers with dehumidifers built in.

 

[cbop]

Here's what you just have to do! You need to have a bust of Chuck Norris sitting on a table. When you tilt Chuck's head back, there will be a red button inside. When you push the red button, the shelf will move exposing the door! Kind of like the INGO version of the "Batcave"!

He could have done without the vault door just by putting a sign on the door that says "whatever you do, don't let Chuck Norris out of this room"

 

[hornadylnl]

How are you going to regulate humidity, looked into building an icf home 5yrs ago some were intalling fresh air exchangers with dehumidifers built in.

I have central air and heat ducts going to the room.