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Lease or Buy: Exploring the Benefits of Renting Commercial Storm Shelters

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Businesses in tornado-prone regions face unique challenges, making commercial storm shelters essential for protecting employees, equipment, and operations. These shelters provide comprehensive safety, often meeting rigorous standards like OSHA, FEMA, and ICC500 compliance. Red Dog Shelters offers a portable storm shelter designed for lease, providing total protection with features that accommodate industries such as oil, construction, and manufacturing. Whether leasing or buying, understanding the advantages of each option can help you make the right choice for your business.

Leasing vs. Buying Commercial Storm Shelters

Purchasing a commercial storm shelter often represents a long-term commitment, ideal for businesses with permanent facilities or high exposure to extreme weather. Ownership allows for full control, but it requires significant upfront investment and ongoing maintenance.

​In contrast, leasing provides a flexible and cost-effective alternative. Renting from Red Dog Shelters means access to cutting-edge safety features without the financial burden of ownership. Leasing is particularly advantageous for temporary worksites, seasonal operations, or companies looking to test the shelter’s benefits before committing to a purchase.

The Advantages of Renting Red Dog Storm Shelters

Renting a Red Dog storm shelter delivers exceptional convenience and adaptability. Designed for mobility, Red Dog shelters can be quickly deployed in less than 10 minutes, offering immediate protection. The shelters feature advanced Aerodynamic Anchoring™ technology, which secures the unit to the ground like a suction cup, ensuring stability even during EF5 tornadoes.

Red Dog’s shelters are built with A36 steel, offering exceptional durability and blast-resistant protection tested under extreme conditions. Inside, a spacious 288-square-foot interior accommodates up to 32 people comfortably, with dual air conditioners, heaters, benches, and a rapid cool-down station to enhance safety and comfort.

​These features make Red Dog shelters a valuable solution for companies needing compliance with FEMA’s highest safety standards. Leasing eliminates concerns about maintenance and storage while providing access to top-tier storm protection technology when and where it’s needed most.

A Flexible Solution for Businesses

Leasing a Red Dog storm shelter enables adaptability and safety for businesses operating in unpredictable environments. With superior durability and mobility, renting offers safety and assurance without a long-term commitment.

Secure Your Red Dog Shelter

If you’re ready to provide reliable protection for your worksite personnel, call us today at 806.370.3711 to discuss your requirements and secure your Red Dog shelter. Stay safe, compliant, and prepared with Red Dog’s industry-leading storm protection solution.


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All shelter designs are protected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office under US Patent No's:

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Each Red Dog Shelter is individually stamped and certified by Red Dog Shelters via 3rd party analysis and as authorized by the appropriate Authorities Having Jurisdiction to meet or exceed every major US recognized safety standard for EF-5 tornadoes including the International Code Council (ICC500-2008 American National Standard). The ICC / NSSA STANDARD FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SHELTERS, the National Storm Shelter Association (NSSA) Standard, the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency 320 and 361 Guidelines, and the American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE 7-2005 "Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures." Red Dog also certifies all shelters are compliant with the FEMA's Publication "Taking Shelter from the Storm" FEMA P-320, Third Edition/August 2008.

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