I just purchased a new home in MO and plan to construct a "safe" room in the, as yet, unfinished basement. I've selected an inside corner area and that's as far as I've gotten. Of course two walls will be poured cement... what should I construct the other two from (and ceiling)? Going through the center of the room is a 4 x 10 steel I-beam.
What I may have learned thus far: 1) steel studs would need to be thin, as steel transfers heat. 2) a spray on product that will give wood a 120 min fire resistance(?) 3) a fireproof 3/4" board that offers a 120min resistance (?).
I would like for it to be strongly fire restrictive (120 min), storm safe & solid s Ibagainst theft. Please send me your ideas. I need to hear from someone who has "been there..done that".
TS
What I may have learned thus far: 1) steel studs would need to be thin, as steel transfers heat. 2) a spray on product that will give wood a 120 min fire resistance(?) 3) a fireproof 3/4" board that offers a 120min resistance (?).
I would like for it to be strongly fire restrictive (120 min), storm safe & solid s Ibagainst theft. Please send me your ideas. I need to hear from someone who has "been there..done that".
TS