Reasons You Should Never Bury A Shipping Container Bunker Underground
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🚫 Why You Should NEVER Bury a Shipping Container Bunker Underground ⚠️
Used shipping containers are popping up everywhere as cheap solutions for storage, workshops… and even DIY underground bunkers. Sounds smart, right? 💡 Dig a hole, drop in a container, and you’ve got your very own bug-out bunker for civil unrest, tornadoes, or even nuclear war. 🌪️☢️
But here’s the terrifying truth:
❗ Shipping containers are NOT designed to be buried ❗
Despite what you may have seen online, burying a shipping container without proper reinforcement can be DEADLY. These containers were built to stack and carry weight on the corners — not to withstand tons of earth pressing in from the sides and top. 😱
In fact, people have tried it… and the results are disastrous. Think crushed walls, collapsed roofs, and no way to escape. If you’re inside when that happens? It could be a death trap.
This article dives deep into the myths vs. realities of container bunkers — with real examples, safety warnings, and engineering tips you need to know before you ever think of burying one.
🛑 Top Reasons NOT to Bury a Shipping Container:
- ⚙️ They’re structurally weak underground — not built for lateral pressure
- 💸 Reinforcement is costly — steel, concrete, excavation… it adds up fast
- 🚪 Doors can jam shut — especially when the container warps from pressure
- 🌧️ Moisture issues and rust — containers aren’t waterproof underground
- ⛑️ It’s not up to code — many places will not approve this as a safe shelter
Before you drop thousands on a “bargain bunker,” you NEED to read this first. It could save you a lot of money — and possibly your life. 💀
👉 Click here to find out why burying a shipping container underground might be the worst prepping mistake you ever make. Reasons You Should Never Bury A Shipping Container Bunker Underground
