Safes shop can be a great way to store valuables. However, not all safes are created equal. Some safes are nothing more than a thin metal box and can easily be broken into. After operating a safe and vault company for many years we have noticed that consumers are often misinformed or uninformed about what they should look for in a good secure safe.There are two common types of protection that you might want in a safe; FIRE protection or BURGLARY protection. The problem we see is that a lot of safes advertised at home/hardware centers, department stores and even gun shops are simply fire protection only and do not offer much in the way of burglary protection.
We sell a full line of safes that are both burglary and fire resistant. These are called Composite Safes and are a smart choice for someone who needs to protect high value items from both burglary and fire. We also offer a large selection of hotel safes that are specifically designed to resist hotel robbery as well as fire.In addition, we sell a full line of heirloom safes for families who have family heirlooms with little or no monetary value but important sentimental value.
These safes are often used to store Asian gold heirlooms, wedding rings and other valuables. We also have a special line of jewelry safes that are specifically designed to protect expensive, bulky items like wedding rings and Asian dowry jewelry.When shopping for a safe remember that a heavy safe is a deterrent to thieves because it is more difficult for them to steal and carry out quietly. In fact, a well placed and properly secured safe can be more effective than an alarm system because it makes it much harder for a burglar to get away with the safe.The type of security you need for your safe will also determine the size and cost. In general, the larger a safe is, the more expensive it will be. This is because it takes more space and materials to build a larger safe than a smaller one.It is also important to note that the quality of a safe can also vary significantly from one brand to another.
It is best to always purchase a safe that has been UL tested and certified by Underwriter’s Laboratories. This means that the safe has been proven to resist certain attack methods such as drilling and punching. Good safes will also have a special hard plate that is "sandwiched" between the door and lock to protect the locking pin from drill attacks.Other things to keep in mind when shopping for a safe include how portable you want it to be and its weight. A lighter safe will be easier to take with you or move from room to room, while a heavier safe will be more durable and difficult to break into. Additionally, watch how a safe is rated for temperature and time. Many safes use cubic inches or cubic feet to express capacity, which can be confusing when comparing sizes.