Something to consider in this great thread, if you are using your bunker to hide or hide weapons, don't hire a contractor or get a permit, the agriculteral office will have a copy of it and where it is as well as dimensions. It's won't be a secret.

Originally posted by Jkd Up
Something to consider in this great thread, if you are using your bunker to hide or hide weapons, don't hire a contractor or get a permit, the agriculteral office will have a copy of it and where it is as well as dimensions. It's won't be a secret.

Haven't checked out the sites yet but the ideal solution would be to have a friend in the construction industry if you weren't already yourself.

A 'proper' bunker (i.e. one that would protect you from radiation) relies on using mass to shield you, and dense mass at that, such as concrete.

Unless you wanted to live on your hands and knees for weeks on end then this would involve digging down to about 10ft, plus those concrete walls would need foundations.

Not a small undertaking, and not something I would like to do on my own with hand tools.

Anyway, thanks for the links, I'm off to learn.

CS

Unless you have access to a backhoe, digging an underground bunker of any mean size will be a time consuming, back-breaking endeavor. I cringe at the thought of digging a simple post hole, much less an underground shelter!

Some things to consider:

• Underground utility lines, pipes, etc.
  
• Does your proposed site have good drainage?
  
• Ventilation for your bunker
  
• Sanitation needs
  
• Structural integrity
  

[edit on 12-2-2009 by LLoyd45]

I hope this goes here and doesn't sound too stupid but does anyone know anything or have links about building a shelter or reinforced room in an already existing basement? I'm thinking extra layers of ???? would give more more protection than just the basement, especially since its only half underground.
Thanks

The best source that I have found is "The Fifty Dollar And Up Underground House Book" by Mike Oehler. It has proven methods of construction and is in a simple do it yourself format. Another suggestion is to dig out a hillside and bury a used shipping container. It can be well place, and equipped with all the necessities that might be needed for a very little cost. Impact on the environment is minimal, and setting and covering unit can be done most expeditiously. Not to mention it is still easily hidden from most prying eyes with little work.

respectfully

reluctantpawn

How would you defend your bunker if you are found by others intent on taking over your complex?

Thinking as an attacker, my first line of assault on an attractive well-stocked asset of a bunker would be to gas the occupants with the CO2 from several fire extinguishers via any available outlet or chink, or feed a hose from a vehicle exhaust for CO (Carbon Monoxide) poisoning

Do your plans account for that kind of threat?

Only the most modern bunkers ($$$$) could resist that attack. You'd need multiple ventilation sources, that are hidden and possibly internal breathing gear. The car fumes might work but you'd need a bloody long hose if it's underground.
One of the best bunkers I've seen was one in the states that had a 'sally-port' escape route. A wiley defender could scoot up, cause havoc to an attacker, then buzz back inside again

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