How much protection does one really get with a home safe? That depends upon the materials that make up the safe, and the weight of it and whether it is secure and can't be removed.
A heavy floor safe bolted to the floor is probably the way to go if you have valuable jewelery in the home.
Let's consider first the construction of the safe.
The entry level safes are more of a lock box.
These are light weight metal boxes that usually have a key lock to secure the items.
They also will offer some fire resistance.
Beyond this, there are safes that are made of hardened steel that we call burglary safes.
There are also safes made of steel with special material within the walls of the steel that create a heat barrier (steam) against fire.
Finally, there are safes called "composite" safes where the best of both worlds are offered; you get both fire and burglary resistance.
Many people keep items of value in their home or business and have no way to keep them safe.
The good news is, that even if you invest in a small lock box to protect your sensitive and important items, at least you are taking a step in the right direction.
Most people may not know that there are a variety of options when it comes to safes and the right safe for you depends on what you want to store in it.
Obviously there are other factors involved when researching safes for the home.
One of the most important is weight.
Is the home built to withstand the weight of a steel floor safe, or should we put it in the basement? How fire resistant will it be? U.
L Laboratories will rate them on how long it can be exposed to certain temperatures and still protect the things inside.
That will be either 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours.
Whatever your needs, understanding the differences between all of those offered today is important when accessing your true security needs.
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