Building the BIG Boy 12' x 48' Bunker - Stage 1 - Floor and Paint

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[@kazekai8]

The fact he is transparent about how he makes the shelter is a big plus for me

[@armedprophet3321]

It may not mean anything but I am very proud of you and not letting anyone frighten you from speaking your mind, never letting bullies scare you. Stay strong, honest and let God fight your battles cause he NEVER LOSES.

[@msgottaneedtoknow]

Man... I would LOVE one if these. Not going to happen in this lifetime... I live in a rapidly deteriorating Mobil home already & I can’t afford to replace it, let alone try getting a bunker. But it’s fun to dream and see someone doing it. It’s pretty awesome. I’m amazed at all the small, IMPORTANT things that you don’t skip over or go cheap on. I am obsessed with the little details that are so important but are often not paid attention to by most people. Im impressed! 👍🏼

[@terencewalker8915]

Hey Ron thanks for listening to your supporters and customers. It's a pleasant surprise to see real professional give a damn about quality and good product support. We'll see you soon to get mine done.

[@greenmagic7389]

Proper work men a proper bunker the way it should be done excellent work Ron give yourself a pat on your back👍👏

[@joeykahng6219]

Been watching all you’re videos for the past three days. Absolutely AMAZING!!! Thanks for doing the comparison videos. ✌🏼 Regular folks expect “professionals” to do their job and stand behind their products. Thank God you do. “Truth will always come to light”

[@lancersharpe]

Great workmanship and attention to details, materials look top grade too. Keep holding Rising Damp's feet to the fire and setting the standard.

[@mudmilitia]

welding with out gloves, using a torpedo level

[@robertevans8024]

Very, Very, Very interesting and entertaining ! You sure sound like you are proud and take a lot of pride in your work. 🕊️🙏❤️👍👍

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

Man you guy's really pay attention to detail and do things the right way.

[@donville72]

Instead of silicone try looking at SIKA 1A. It will hold in anything. We used it when rebuilding bridge decks. Holds almost everything together.

[@jbdragon3295]

I'm just thinking, oh no, another hole to the outside world and all you have is a little silicon protection!!! Most of it is being smushed out as it's tightening. I'd at least have the stuff on both sides. I hope there is something covering over the top of all those bolts and the whole thing in general. Once it's in the ground, leaking issues are a little hard to fix. A little tiny drip from just one hole, there goes all your supplies under the floor digging destroyed first.

[@keithhogan6997]

@@jbdragon3295 its sealed/painted afterwards

[@jenniferj7588]

If i was putting bolts thru it would be welded he welds every thing else why not those just saying ....

[@Robnord1]

I'm very impressed with Atlas shelters. Thanks for the videos Ron! You get so many comments asking why things are not done differently, but obviously, most non-trades or non-engineering folks don't understand how much their 'upgrades' would impact cost. Sure...you could have all joist hangers welded on, use nothing but Trex joists, double coat he exterior with two coats of Line-X, use all stainless screws, carbon fiber panels in place of plywood, have each worker wearing the very best protective gear and using 100% OSHA approved work methods, encase the shelter in 2 feet of reinforced concrete, add 1 or 2 more escape hatches, and so on. Then you'd have a shelter that cost from $200K all the way up to the cost of a nuclear submarine!

[@michaelmichaud5416]

Ron , as person hates enclosed areas , I buy this! Idea #1 ( save $$) I watching your guys" Bust Butts" ( I am sure in heat summer) getting the wood bolted in . Picture this with the ends off , build the entire ( 15 foot sections all out steel lower frame.)wood floor top.... out side shelter in open space . Then super long forks ( rollers on removable wood planks ) push the entire floor assembly into unit .No drilling , no holes in walls.More important lot faster ( less labor cost ) . second idea I know you love under floor storage...set that aside . Just install shelter , then cement in floor 2 " floor , ( radiant tubes heat/ cooling?.) full up, bottom, big boy, low cost sand to get the floor needed, wanted, height. I would then install over head storage ( like in airplane) .Moma has lot less upper body strength easier than pulling up floor , she rather have "Kitchen cabinets , lot more home....ie kitchen look.( lot more $ for you selling women full kitchen .Double value shelter, just like in home , most value ( bang buck) in shelter. also this way sold floor( Heavy) , keep entire shelter from erupting out ground if water table should unexpectedly rise. Put the shelter on cement pad @Location Then .put out side fill against shelter , not compress it , cement in floor , that massive weight cement push compact out side fill. them compact out side fill one sold mass ....strength unreal shelter never move. Just few Ideas big boy....With Idea 2 allow customer get feel adjustable height.floor vs head room.

[@13yrag]

Thanks Ron keep up the honest work just shows how much you want to do right by showing how you do it and how and why your bunkers are the best thanks again

[@combatvolta]

Man i have to say ill trust you my entire family on one of those shelters,good workkk!!!

[@dennisdaniel1208]

14?

[@minicoopertn]

You can tell your workers take pride in their job. I am sure having a perfectionist as a boss helps to.

[@tc1uscg65]

It would really cool to have a video where someone actually "tests" their shelter by spending a week, or even a few days inside. Heck, you could have one setup at your location where you "rent" it out for a week and the "family" stays inside it for a week so they get an idea of what it would be like to spend all that time underground and how everything works (or what doesn't work and needs adjustments). Buyers could think of it like "training". I seen the "30 day challenge" but no follow up. That's what I'm talking about.

[@frstcontact]

I've been in metal fabrication most of my life ,but you guys take it to a whole nother level. Nice work.

[@AtlasSurvivalShelters]

thanks 👍🏼😊

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Hey Rising S Bunkers, *THIS* is the way it's done!

[@ViolentKisses87]

Yeah with lots of holes and caulking. Pretty sure Atlas made fun of Rising for not welding seams between sections. Be it a seam or a hole thats a unnecessary weakpoint.

[@AtlasSurvivalShelters]

its a not water tight shelter its not for a high water table plus the engineered rock and French drain will keep water away from that spot

[@ViolentKisses87]

@@AtlasSurvivalShelters Fair point. Still I can't imagine tick welding some angle throughout would be much more than maybe $500 more costly all in to eliminate any and all risk in extreme weather.

[@revpops]

Very good 👍👍👍 to see youns back, and I like this kind of Video, More More thankd

[@scaler1179]

That's just cool. High quality craftsmanship. When I get the money, you're getting a call.

[@wallybinski8728]

a lot of people say they cut corners but this shows that they do it right.

[@david8905]

Your team is amazing! This is the fourth video of yours that I have watched, and you know if anyone brings up wanting to build a bunker, I will be sending them your way. Thanks for sharing your work, expertise, and insights with the public.

[@richardcommins4926]

Never penetrate the bunker with screw holes. Like you said, everything should be welded water tight. The bunker should be able to float if necessary. You should have welded brackets inside of the shelter to hold up the floor. Also the outside of the galvanized pipe should have a heavy rubber based paint product to keep all moisture off of it. Then I would add a 1" Styrofoam product to protect the rubber based paint. The Styrofoam protects the rubber based paint from being punctured by the backfill gravel. Then the shelter should be backfilled with gravel. This is standard building practice to water proof a concrete wall that can have standing water behind it. Yes, it does add a little more cost but then the exterior of the shelter would last and be water tight for many more years. All pumps in the bunker should have manual backup in case of electrical failure. All pipes that exit the shelter and rise above the surface should be protected from damage and from ultraviolet light. Use black PVC pipe or black paint the white PVC pipe on the surface. I would add a concrete pad and a metal housing to cover all exterior pipes. An ideal solution would place a metal building over the bunker to conceal the entrance and external pipes. If anyone found the bunker they would ransack the building and overlook the underground bunker. The functionality of the bunker requires electricity at all times. Powering the bunker with a generator that needs gas or diesel puts a very short lifetime on the usefulness of the bunker. When the gas/diesel tanks for the generator are dry and no gas/diesel available for a refill, the bunker is dead. I would use a solar array and/or a wind turbine to guarantee a source of electricity. Also water resupply is a critical necessary. I would add a rain catchment system above the shelter with some kind of water purifier. This bunker could easily contain enough food to last up to five years for the people it houses. The rest of the bunker needs to be able to do the same thing. Don't forget about the EMP threat too. If your electricity goes out, then the bunker is dead. The septic and gas/diesel tanks should not be near the bunker. Cooking orders need to be suppressed also. No bunker is impenetrable to a sustained attack. What is your mission statement to your bunker design? The problem that I see here is that the bunker should not be near a city that might get nuked. That means at least a 100 mile distance or more from a major city to avoid the bomb blast. If you are in the city working, the chance of you getting out of the city on a surprise attack would be slim to none. Your bunker would then be worthless to your survival. I am waiting for your Stage 2 video.

[@terryjanssen316]

Looks like rock solid construction!

[@quoththeraven3985]

Rarely these days do you see a product with such a high quality and craftsmanship. Amazing thx

[@TheronGBurrough]

Your construction videos are so clear, I love to watch them. I wonder if you have a way to connect multiple such bunkers? You mentioned building an underground city some time back and I would love to see more videos about that.

[@gunterm2009]

Pretty cool seeing one being built from start to finish , Esp one this size.

[@HexCero]

Quality of work equals how much you care for your workers, the way I see it is superb! More power to you!

[@cyberpunksoldier5047]

Wow this is the space I like for a bunker. Beautiful

[@BigHomieChris]

YEEEEEEEES!!!! STAGE 2 PLEASE!!!!

[@jnelchef]

I've been waiting for this, can't wait for the next two episodes. Read my mind with the gun range idea. Now I just need that winning lottery ticket.

[@jesseharris9784]

Or just kick away that McDonald’s wet floor sign and pretend to slip

[@whiteknight3153]

Awesome great amount of space with the right materials. I hope I can get one of that size. When we get on our property. You have been doing an awesome job. Can't wait for the 2 and 3 of this. Keep up the great work and vids Partner

[@drgunsmith4099]

Best built bunkers in the universe 😉 could you give them some sort of water proof rap or rubber coating for wetter climates. Great video.

[@sheepinwolfclothing4334]

👍

[@l3eaver]

He makes a fully waterproof shelter also. Many designs to choose from

[@PreppedReView]

God bless you brother still interested , I've been looking for weeks for a this kind of video thank you and thanks for opening up your company may the Holy Spirit forever dwell with you and yours 😀

[@tom_olofsson]

Very cool

[@RJM1011]

Yes Tom :)

[@casualpreparedness2347]

Wow, I see why you need a crane to lift and move those bunkers, that's alot of wood flooring and framing. Awesome. Watching from the Gulf Coast of Alabama. Excellent Video As Always. 💯👍👍😎🇺🇸

[@jbdragon3295]

The amount of storage under the floor alone is HUGE!!!!

[@crowmancaveman2gen-xer280]

Welcome brother I'm watching, Tuscaloosa county

[@richardparker1699]

I'm watching from Tuscaloosa. The video is fantastic.

[@Voodoo_VI]

Roll Tide from Barbour County

[@hombredeacero3131]

Totally amazing seeing the transformation

[@drphd5156]

Only watching this man gives me hope of having my own bunker not just for safety but the happiness in having one.

[@agentblackfyre5922]

Who needs rust proofing when you got flex seal

[@TeefSPN]

Hey Just wanted to let you know I appreciate your channel very informative detailed and we’re now in the ages that we will actually need these so thank you from me and hopefully everyone else keep them videos coming buddy

[@Patriot3791]

Pumpin out some good videos lately!

[@DS4256]

cool. looking forward to the next one.

[@stevebishop3796]

Great workmanship Ron!!

[@jamiemurphy3273]

Heck yeah that's a big ass bunker make America great again 2020

[@jamgooandyou]

Only in America would the populous be so gullible to spend stupid amounts of money on a giant pipe in case of some fantasy war happening

[@jamiemurphy3273]

@@jamgooandyou that is the Democrats in the socialist

[@shtfpreppers]

@@jamgooandyou we also get tornadoes so it could be used as a storm shelter as well..

[@catlover1986]

@@jamgooandyou So you never have wars, natural disasters, or civil unrest, or crime where you are from? It must be nice, but I doubt it is true.

[@jamgooandyou]

@@catlover1986 Not to the extreme extent that a underground shelter is required....im not done paranoid , scared of my own shadow , worried about anything different , American that would waste money on such a fantasy item

[@truthweallknow]

So Far, it's looking good.

[@Mexthemen]

You should make a video regarding the plumbing System

[@flbeachinggirl]

Five or six could fit on my lot. lol Make a motel out of them. ☺️ What would you name the motel? Could put an outhouse building over the shelter door, for each entrance. People driving by would say those are small cabins 😆

[@oaksparoakspar3144]

With the added diameter you get that increased headroom - which if you need it is great. For those of us more "down to Earth" (short) I would think you could almost split it into a two floor. You wouldn't want a complete split, as neither side would be enough, but with a loss of a foot or so of extra headroom you would easily have the room for a very reasonable subfloor bedroom (spacious by boating standards). Obviously, you are not hurting for space in that behemoth, but it might open up options for that diameter pipe in shorter setups. In fact, it almost begs the question on why not get high diameter (15') pipe and plan it as an internal 2 story. It would reduce the digging footprint for the square footage gained (with the underfloor being a narrow central path to flank with beds, seating, shelves, etc).

[@MRALIGHTNER]

Your guys are doing an awesome job.

[@billhayward1585]

thank you for your reply, " insulating under the floor.'' Just thought the different temperatures of inside and out side of bunker would create condensation. The ground up here in Canada would be much cooler, causing moisture. Guess I should move to a warmer climate. Keep up the good and entertaining work!

[@robertbogan225]

What about the spray foam insulation i think it would work even if it gets compressed by soil.

[@michaelmurray2592]

That is pretty freaking awesome!!!!

[@richardparker1699]

Love your videos and I'm waiting for the next one. Stay strong and safe.

[@garmind4868]

You're good. I love your delivery, your attitude. It's fun to imagine the end of days. We bring the end of days. No more weak days. We bring the strong day. The end of time.

[@tor9903]

wish I had the cash for one , that's fer sure. atlas has got their stuff together that's fer sure !

[@K4DRE]

Dang. Just enough to make me want to see more. Keep up the good work! I love the videos.

[@DnD_Adventures6966]

Wish I could afford one.

[@joseftrains8243]

Me to

[@PhysicsViolator]

Build one .. start by ordering only this giant metal pipe and design the interior by yourself. Might take a while but it will save you big bucks as long as you do it right...

[@siefejo007]

@@PhysicsViolator you're right. Its way cheaper to order one unfinished. And it comes with the floors and the NBC filtration. They sell them unfinished and its like 35% cheaper

[@dusted716]

Just got to work hard

[@lucienberl]

@Jeffery Amherst gtfoh thats only for democrats.

[@RJM1011]

Watched again today thumbs UP and shared. 👍😊

[@bennywagler9457]

That's how ya do it, you're not hiding anything. God bless the camera

[@yuvanbaldwinew9282]

Thanks for sending the video keep up the work

[@kricketjoy]

Yay! I'm looking forward to this list of videos!

[@thewordistheway]

Can’t wait to see the finished product...

[@SuperGokuSon]

Atlas Survival Shelters My god i love these things i wish i could afford one so much.... but alas i am a broke s.o.b. .... ill just live vicariously threw your channel! Man i would regularly us that bunker as a studio where i could listen to music and relax and create stuff where no one would get disturbed by me and vise versa. My Kudos to you your shelters are beautiful work of art so well made! The attention to detail! Ill tell ya what if i win the lottery i am defiantly having you build me a mini underground city for me and my family and frinds.

[@SubStandardPoker]

Definitely hope I can grab a shelter from you guys in the next decade! Love the content!

[@GeorgeWMays]

Impressive. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@bifftannen324]

Really excited to see part 2

[@michaelhardy8589]

Great this video happy ungrounded bunker shelter

[@CanadianPrepper]

Looks like something out of space odyssey lol

[@AtlasSurvivalShelters]

hey buddy look guys its Canadian prepper yayyyyy

[@diyarosa9426]

not but y

[@rottdogg8926]

I see you're here jonesing over this thing too. I guess you are a prepper and not just hocking crap on the interwebz.

[@TrollinSmashies]

This looks FUN!

[@jasonjoseph3975]

Looks great fellas!

[@_f30_b58]

Awesome stuff!

[@frankstanton93]

I live in the city. I don't have money or credit to buy a bunker. But if I ever do I will be calling atlas!

[@Edgardocelectric007]

So good to see you back I as well as many others follow you on Utube only so if you want please let us know if they caught that scumbag yet. Ours prayers go out to you and most of all his family God Bless

[@harrysmith2431]

Good vlog, Ron.

[@luisantoniomarrega1120]

Olá amigo da América do Norte aqui é o amigo da América do Sul. Cara esse Bunler é um Super Bunker. Parabéns! Abraço

[@footballfactory1894]

Now that’s a bunker good video boss 👍

[@IllinoisPatriot2]

Very cool, how long can one or two together be before the air handler/ filter is unable to keep up with the demand? This video really does bring home the under the floor storage, picture is worth a thousand words. AWESOME

[@66stang27]

Can't wait for stage 2

[@willgreen7717]

Excellent! A safe Video and Audio Studio 12 feet under ground! Watching from Virginia.

[@stevethecountrycook1227]

At 12:10, yea, that phosgene gas from welding galvanized is a killer! Good ventilation is paramount!

[@bluediamond7671]

That’s really awesome!

[@ambertracks]

that size i'm thinking of encasing it into an ibeam cage housing n rebar cement just to ensure structural integrity when 20' under . luv the under floor storage space, it's massive. please do a video of the install

[@ferebeefamily]

Good stuff. Thank you.

[@xboxgamingironeagle7772]

10/10 GREAT VIDEO! Sweet!😎👊💙

[@ScottishWanderer]

Awesome

[@showaltermicro]

WOW ! That is a big one

[@user-zj2mb3sp3x]

Have you considered buying a Stud Welder? You can stud weld on 5/8" even 3/4" threaded studs with a gun in 2 seconds, then eliminate these penetrations, and any chance that those penetrations could leak.

[@guytech7310]

Some Recommendations: 1. For the flooring: Paint (both sides) before you install. This will help protect the plywood if there is a moisture problem or water leak. Also paint all of the floor joist installed too. Also consider using a flooring glue to bond the plywood to the floor joist to avoid the squeaks. 2. Before painting Steel, use Prep-n-Etch (Sold at Home Depot). This will remove any dirt or oil on the metal as well as condition the metal so the paint can bond well. 3. Not a good idea to Weld (even tack welding) without face protection. At least a pair of safely glasses.

[@l3eaver]

Lookin good

[@cjt962]

Keep us updated on this bunker!

[@akaactionnakamotounity2761]

Love these vids! Thank you Sir... 🤘🤩👍

[@billhayward1585]

Hi Robert,, yes I thought the spray insolation would be a good Idea too. your bound to get some moisture between a warmish interior and even a slightly cooler outside. I would spray the foam on the inside of the bunker.

[@TheronGBurrough]

I love to pick up facts. "Ventilate when welding galvanized." Here's one back: "Don't fry naked."

[@Paul-gz5dp]

Actually when welding galvanized not only good air flow but drink milk. As too much zinc throws things off.

[@RJM1011]

That was GREAT to see the work Ron thank you for the video. Thumbs UP. :) #jobsnotmobs

[@tomm2812]

In the middle ages Castle Keeps often were lost when the wood supporting the separate floors and floors caught fire. The Keep was then a giant chimney, the occupants... cinders. I siliconed the rivets on my boat...overtime they leaked and needed redoing. How might that done on a buried shelter? Is there redundancy in multiple sump pumps? Do you think those dogged hatches might twist torque malform and malfunction as they do on ships underfire? Nice shelter. Best

[@IvanRossS]

That's what u call quality build

[@h7opolo]

thank you so much for this video.

[@adventureescape1929]

That framed photo of Kenny Loggins in his office!! So funny; this guy has a sense of humor.

[@mikebenoit158]

You are going to need a huge flat bed rig for this one

[@HypocriticYT]

Could use large capacitors similar to car alarms with electrical shock deterrent, If they got through a door by force they would really get a shock. Once stunned you can deal with em.

[@gio85323]

Time to drop part two ron.