Bunker can protect us and our family in many ways. Right from natural to man-made disaster, what can protect us in any emergency situation is bunker. Building a bunker can surely assure you great safety. However, you need to plan a lot when it comes to building a bunker. Make sure you build it airtight and also reinforced as a precaution against bombings.
Complexity level: complex
Time required: 30-40 days
Resources required:
- Concrete
- Wood
- Excavator crew
- Rock
- Trapdoor
- Plywood
- Zoning permit
Instructions
Need of zoning permit
To build a bunker it is necessary to have a zoning permit for the land. Most of the places have strict rules regarding the construction of bunker. You have to submit the plan and get approval before any additional construction take place.
Reason of building a bunker
Decide why you need to build the bunker and for how many people you want to build the house. You have to plan everything properly right from the construction till the time you will need to build.
Area to dig
The safety bunker is permanent structure which can keep family comfortable and safe for long time. You must decide the area where you want to dig. The area can be from 6ft*6ft to 20ft*20ft. However, understand that longer the area is, more time it will take for the work to get completed.
Make a hole
Once you select the place, start digging. Begin by making hole in the ground. You can dig the hole with help of some people or excavator crew. Then place the walls as vertical as much possible and continue accordingly to ensure that hole which you are digging gets finished as per the plan, especially if you are planning to add different levels for bunker.
Reinforcements
You should also place reinforcements while digging. This will make sure that hole does not get collapsed during the process. You can make temporary reinforcements from 2-by-4s and switched out to rebar for concrete foundation.
Roof preparation
Make a roof to hide the hole with the help of plywood. The material should be water proof. After roof is made, put in braces which can support the roof’s structure.
Making a door
Attach the door which can be like a trapdoor that will protect the bunker form animals and weather.
Frequently asked questions
1. What would I need to build a nuclear bunker over 300ft underground?
Things like wench with clear space, elevator and stairs are must to build the nuclear bunker. You should also have an oxygen supply as it will be for you to breathe because of blast zone which would remove all O2 from air and raise temps very high. Make sure you have enough water and food to survive till the time you will be staying in bunker. Radios of many frequencies are also needed to know if it is safe to go upstairs.
2. How do you build a paintball bunker?
There are many ways to build such bunker. You can build one from wood or even from rods and a plastic covering. All depends on how you want the bunker to be like. You can also use wooden pallets which you get free in many stores.
Quick tips
1. If you are pouring the concrete on your bunker then use small core driller so that you can drill the pipe in earth easily. You should drill till you hit a water table and then attach a hand pump. This will make sure that you get constant supply of water.
2. You can also add ladder to extend your wall. Installing a trapdoor can be more advantageous.
Things to consider
- Be careful with the measurements while building a bunker.
- Carry safety kid if any cut or injury takes place while building bunker.
- Try to make bunker bit spacious for at least 4 people.
