How To Choose The Right Safe
When choosing a safe, first you should look at what kind of items you want to protect.
You may want to protect jewellery or electronic equipment, or keep documents safe such as passports or a will, or even safely store a firearm.
Deciding on the type of item you need to protect or safely store will help determine the type of safe best suited for the job.
Different Safes for Different Jobs!
There are three main types of safes: 1) Theft Deterrent, 2) Fire Resistant, and 3) Composite Safes that will combine both heat and fire protection.
1. Theft Deterrent Safes
Do you need to protect valuables such as jewellery, watches, rings, heirlooms, or even cash or a laptop? Then a theft deterrent safe may be the best choice. A good quality safe will be reinforced with heavy steel and have a lock that will prevent access by unauthorised individuals. At this level, gun safes are also available, specifically made to store firearms and ammunition.
2. Fire Resistant Safes
If you need to store important documents such as passports, birth certificates, insurance documents, property deeds and wills, or even data on USB sticks or a hard drive, then the best safe for peace of mind would be a fire resistant safe. Fire Resistant safes are made from engineered concrete with a steel composite body, secured by a solid, thick steel plate door. The interior walls are also lined with thick fire retardant paneling to further protect from fire. There are different ratings for fire resistant safes, ones to keep paper documents safe, the next level to keep film and magnetic tape from melting, and finally a heat protection level to protect valuable electronics and important hard drives.
3. Composite Safes
If you are worried about protecting your valuables and documents including sensitive data, then it may be more beneficial to consider a composite safe which will protect against the heat of a fire or an attack by a thief. Premium domestic composite safes feature secondary re-locking devices as well as fire retardant paneling, offering the perfect combination of home security with the added protection of fire resistance.
Where Should A Safe Be Kept?
The location in which you place or install a safe will depend upon the type and size of safe you purchase. For example, if you purchase a smaller safe, then you could hide it in a less obvious place where only you know the location. Or you could purchase an infloor safe to install and hide in, yes, you guessed it, the floor! In both of these cases, the best result would be to secure it to a strong structure. Safes can be bolted to the floor or concrete using Dyna Bolts, creating a strong bond to help to prevent thieves from walking away with your precious items.
Where Can You Get A Good Safe From?
When considering the purchase of a safe to protect your valuable and important items, it is recommended to acquire a good brand of safe from a reputable safes dealer. If the supplier can provide expert information and advice about safes then you can have peace of mind that you are purchasing a safe appropriate for your needs.
For advice and consultation on how to improve your security by investing in a safe, call the team at Blacks Mobile Locksmith on 07 3382 0755 - and stay safe and secure!
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