Would this be suitable to use in a tornado shelter for storage &amp; seating?
1876852
Yes I think it would work well it is strong enough to hold several people and is quite waterproof for storing
954531
I think it would highly depend on your climate. Due to the fact that the majority of this storage bench is made of MDF (Medium density fiberboard) It would eventually swell and decompose in climates with a lot of humidity. Personally I do not recommend this as an outdoor item unless you live in a VERY dry area and keep it out of the elements where it cannot get wet, ie a covered porch area & even then it would certainly shorten the lifespan of said storage bench.
2028129
It's sturdy... But here in AZ the only rain we get is monsoons and it wouldn't last thru that. Light rain/wind would be okay. But it folds really easily so when you're done using it you could just fold it and lean it against a wall.... Would be fine like that.
1689389
Outdoors would work on a sunny, calm day. This house is made out of cardboard, so wind or rain would not be good. It is very light and portable. I am not sure about the folding...probably a big pain, but I think you could. do it.
2228969
Sorry, I can't answer. Ours is inside brick house or concrete storm shelter.
1645177
Definitely will work. I used it for my closet 12' long to store similar plastic bins. Also used it for my laundry room and tool room to store various items as well as a tool hanger. Very versatile. Very strong and can manage relatively large loads. They were all mounted on concrete walls. Hope the above assessment helps in your decision. Cheers!!!
100422
I think it may be a bit large and may not withstand any weather you may get. Its more of an indoor/good weather tent. I would suggest a kennel-type shelter. Maybe look on craigslist for a used one.
952290
Yes it would, I may do that myself thanks for the idea. If there are wind gusts you may get some movement but overall it should be no different than you sitting it up in your own home. Except that it would be outdoors. Hope this helped you.
1378832
Yes, the top section has a solid metal bottom (base). So you could use it for storage although it has no top cover.
572910
It won't provide comfortable seating, may be a bit too high. Also as you mentioned somewhat rounded top may prove uncomfortable. Short term seating and "in a pinch" seating would probably be OK.
1793222
The Coleman sports quite a lot of nylon stretched over a fairly light weight frame. A thunder storm last year with high wind gusts was enough to bend and break some of the steel supports, including one of the poles. I don't know for sure, but I expect any similarly designed shelter would fare the same. I would recommend staking the corner poles and adding the staked support lines off each corner of any of these devices.
898464
it is very well made and substantial. it can blow up a storm, if need be. so, i think it should work quite well for you. i would take it inside when done.
402493
I think it would be sturdy enough to be a seat, but as this is not its intended use, not sure if I would personally use it that way.
248230
I do not think this will stand up to high winds(not sure what high winds constitutes), it can take 40-50 mile winds with no issues as long as it is secured to the ground. Above that I think if anything major like hurricanes or strong storms are coming through you`d have to take of the roofing panels if you don`t want it to get damage. The gazebo is somewhat mediocre(the screws strip out very easily) but it is durable and a great price. There is no snow where I live(there never will be#southeasttexas) but I think it would be fine.
1858711
yes, You can fit a small table and chairs on the porch, the ground it is not lined, so you will be on the grass unless you lay out a tarp or something. Make sure you waterproof this tent, as I did, and still leaked a lot during a storm. So maybe use a higher grade sealer. This tent was fairly cool during hot days.
1401893
I'm sure that "storing a box springs for a few years" is not one of the uses that had been envisioned. However, the cover is designed to keep out very little bugs, so I don't see why you couldn't use it as a storage container. It is not air tight, so I would have some slight concern about mold & mildew (it is quite humid where we live); there are desiccants available to absorb moisture inside such a covering. In that case, I would also wrap it in plastic.
1915175
Possibly,however, the weight could be an issue for a non-sturdy back and the heat distribution could be a real problem. I would suggest contacting the manufacturer before putting the unit in a confined space.