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Originally Posted by wdfifteen View Post
I've seen the aftermath of a couple of tornadoes. I don't recall ever seeing the sill plates pulled up. The studs to the plate and roof to the studs joints are more critical.
I have a steel shipping container for storage. It cost me $2500 delivered. I'll bet it would make a heck of a tornado shelter if it was anchored down.
Anchored is the key there.

Coupla few years back we had a band roll through DFW airport.

Tossed around shipping containers like rag dolls.

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