OKC Pulse September 2013 | Page 15
STORM CELLAR VS
BASEMENT
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STORM CELLARS
Cost less on the
front end
Solution for existing
homes without
basements
Very tight quarters
and uncomfortable
No versatility; the
space has one use
only.
Larger storm cellars
and safe rooms can
rival the installation
price of an
unfinished
basement during
construction
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BASEMENT
Builder controls
profit margin on
basements
Built in sweat
equity for buyers to
finish at a later date
Much more
comfortable and
feasible when
‘weathering’ an all
night high alert
weather situation
Versatile: Can be
used for storage,
recreation,
additional living
quarters
Energy Efficient
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