Value Safes

When you have important documents in your home, you need to make sure that you can keep them in a place that is fire safe and burglar safe. The only way to secure them is to use a fireproof and burglarproof safe. Many safes out there will surely meet your needs.

For papers and documents, you’ll only need a simple security file, which opens like a chest safe but fits folders inside perfectly. You can have a small chest-type safe where you can keep all your important documents, jewelry or other small items. Or you can opt for a cabinet style safe you can mount on a wall. And if you own a gun, it is definitely wise to store it in the safe. With a safe in your home, you will not have to worry about that important paper, valuable piece of jewelry or other high-valued item getting destroyed or stolen.

Throughout history there has been an enduring need to protect irreplaceable possessions from theft and the devastating effects of fire. In the Middle Ages merchants constructed treasury safes made of oak conjoined with iron as a repository of security. With technological advances, today’s safes have tempered steel walls with fire-retardant material interspersed within the walls, affording a deterrent to theft and fire, unimaginable just a century ago.

A basic locking cabinet can secure valuable papers or personal items but it will not protect them from theft or fire damage. Only safes can provide a superior level of protection for documents, jewelry, guns and personal items. Computer data that would be difficult or impossible to duplicate if lost. Home and business security systems require the addition of security safes to eliminate the possibility of data and document loss due to fire and climate disruptions. Home security, office management, data storage, gun safety and fire protection are essential requirements within a domestic or commercial setting. A security safe designed for specific needs can meet the varied necessities of home, business and office requirements.

The proliferation of home robberies are classified as “snatch and grab.” The intruder invests approximately 3-5 minutes within the home. The very presence of a home security safe is a deterrent to such robberies. Any additional time invested within the home increases the odds of apprehension. Theft prevention and climate control management have rendered security safes a requirement for any home, office or business. The needed security afforded by home and business safes completes any existing security control system. Home security safes offer protection of personal documents, jewelry and irreplaceable items. Home safes are a major deterrent from robbery and provide needed security from fire and climate changes.  ValueSafes offer a large inventory of wall safes, floor safes, fire safes, gun safes, and electronic digital safes. Home safes are a perfect compliment to any home security system.

As trust in the banking industry has waned, coupled with an overall lack of confidence in the economy, many investors are acquiring home and business safes to protect valuable documents, jewelry and currency. The current economic anxiety has engendered a desire to maintain contact with one’s personal possessions. As the economic recession deepens the need for personal and business security increases. The vacillating stock market and eroding real estate values have diminished confidence in these avenues and increase the desire for home, office and business security. Security and safety is now redefined as the most basic of all needs, the home and family.  ValueSafes was founded on the principle of providing our customers with the highest quality safes at the lowest possible price. Unto these goals we strive to meet our customer’s security needs. Please consider our inventory of commercial, business, office, home and hotel safes as a welcome addition to any business or home environ.  ValueSafes offers great prices and superior service on all our safes.

Think about all of the documents that you have lying around in a desk drawer or filing cabinet at your home or business.   What would it take to replace them?  A lot of time and money, for one.  In addition, some are probably irreplaceable.  What about those pictures of your family when you were young?  Well, a fire proof safe can help you make sure these documents will never be destroyed.  Not all safes are fire proof — be sure and check the rating on the safe to make sure.

Example fireproof ratings are 1-hour fireproof and 2-hour fireproof.  A 1-hour fireproof rating means that the safe has been subjected to actual fire conditions for a period of 1 hour, and the temperature inside the safe did not get hot enough to damage the contents.  In addition, the safe was tested to make certain that none of the water used to put out the fire made it inside the safe — a rated fire proof safe will protect the contents from damage due to both fire and water.  For more information on the fire proof safe.

Home safes are a good investment.  Think about the valuable documents you have around the house - what would it take to replace them if they were stolen or destroyed in a fire?  And what about valuable jewelry and cash?  If you’re considering purchasing a home safe, make sure that it carries a good burglary and fireproof rating.  Example burglary ratings are UL TL 15 and UL TL 30.  These ratings ensure that the safe has been tested against attempts to open it by professionals.

Example fireproof ratings include a 1-hour fireproof rating and a 2-hour fireproof rating.  These ratings mean that the safe has been tested under actual fire conditions to make certain that the contents remained safe from fire and water damage.  Also, if you choose a cabinet style safe, be sure to use the boltholes in the bottom to bolt the safe down - this will ensure that it is not carried off by determined thieves.  For more information on home safes.

Buying a safe and placing it in a closet may seem like a good idea, but if it’s not bolted down it can be carried off by a determined burglar.  Most burglars don’t have the skills necessary to quickly access a good safe, but if they carry it off where they have time to work on it, that’s a different matter.  So look for a safe that includes boltholes in the bottom.  These boltholes go clear through the bottom of the safe, so you have to unlock the safe to gain acess to the nuts that have the safe bolted down.

If you’re having a new house built, make sure that they include the bolts in the concrete foundation or wood floor.  If you have an existing house, go ahead and take the trouble to have the bolts installed or install them yourself - your safe may not be really protecting anything if you don’t.  Also, be sure to check the burglary and fireproof rating of the safe you purchase for an even more secure setup.

You want to make certain that a fireproof home safe really would protect your valuable documents in the event of a fire.  Here are a few things to look for to make sure.  First, the safe should carry a fireproof rating.  Ratings are typically given in hours, such as a 1-hour fireproof rating.  This means that the safe has undergone a certain test - it was subjected to an actual 1700 degree F fire for a period of 1 hour, and the temperature inside the safe never got above 350 degrees F.  This is a low enough temperature to prevent permanent damage to documents and other valuables.

To make sure the rating is valid, examine the safe.  You should see extra thickness in the door and walls due to the fireproof insulating material, and their should be a special seal around the door that expands when it gets hot - this keeps the water used to put out the fire from getting inside the safe.  Finally, you might also want to consider getting a fireproof home safe that has a burglary rating as well.  Then you can rest assured that your valuables are safe from fire and burglars as well.

Jewelry safes offer a high degree of security for your valuables.   Jewelry safes carry a burglary rating, such as the UL TL 15 or TL 30 rating.  This rating means that the jewelry safes have been tested against attempts to open them.  For example, a TL 15 rating means that a professional locksmith using common locksmithing tools was unable to open the safe in a period of 15 minutes.

Jewelry safes are constructed of special materials.  They usually have 5″ thick doors and 1-1/2″ thick steel bodies.  They use 1-1/2″ steel locking bolts, and the locking mechanism is surrounded by drill-resistant hardened steel plate.  They are designed to be bolted to the floor from the inside.  So if you want the most in security for your valuables, consider getting a jewelry safe.  For more information on jewelry safes.

Fire safes are invaluable tools for protecting your valuable documents and other delicate valuables from the harmful effects of a fire, including the effects of the water used to put out the fire.  Whether it’s a home or a business, both have a lot of information and valuable items that would be hard to replace if destroyed in a fire - stock certificates, wills, business records, delicate jewelry, or even computer backup data.  Fire safes are well worth the investment if you ever go through a fire situation.

Fire safes are usually given a rating in hours, which tell how long the safe would protect its contents during an actual fire situation.   For example, fire safes with a rating of 1 hour have been tested to withstand the effects of a 1700 degree F fire for a period of 1 hour, without the temperature inside the safe rising above 350 degrees F.  This is a low enough temperature to protect most items from permanent damage.  Special media safes are available that bring this temperature down to 80 degrees F, to protect valuable computer backup media.   So why not purchase a little insurance against the effects of a fire by getting a fire safe for your home and/or business?

A wall safe is a safe that is mounted in a wall and usually hidden behind something such as a picture or wall hanging.  They get most of their security from the fact that they are hidden - a thief can’t break into something that they don’t know is  there.  They are usually mounted to studs in the wall, but for even more protection consider having one concreted in place.  A wall safe with a good burglary rating encased in concrete is about as secure as you can get.  Wall safes are available in a variety of sizes - think about what you need to store  in the safe to determine what size you will need.

Consider getting a wall safe that also carries a fireproof rating - this will protect your documents and delicate valuables from the effects of a fire, including protection from damage by the water used to put the fire out.  Choose an unobtrusive location for your wall safe and hide it behind something that doesn’t look out of place.  Statistics show that the average time spent by a burglar in your home is only 8 minutes, so they’re likely to concentrate on objects that  are in plain site.  So why not purchase a little peace of mind today by buying a wall safe?

If you’re not keeping your valuable documents and other valuables in a home safe, you probably should be.  Think about what it would take to replace your will or your stock certificates, to say nothing about the fact that the stock certificates are negotiable.  Or what about your valuable jewelry or pistols?  Home safes are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and are surprisingly affordable for the peace of mind they offer.  First, consider where you are going to keep the safe and what needs to go into it.  Then you have an idea of the size and shape you need.

Next you can think about what type of locking mechanism you want - there’s a choice between a traditional mechanical combination dial, an electronic keypad type that uses a pin number to open the safe, or even biometric models that open the safe by scanning your fingerprint.  Next, consider the fire and burglary rating of the  safe.  Look for a 1 or 2 hour fire rating and a 15 or 30 minute burglary rating.  So what not start looking for a home safe today?  More information on home safes.