Burglaries are a risk you cannot afford to ignore no matter where you live and what the economic times are like. Unfortunately, many people ignore the importance of a good safe in the event of a burglary. You don’t want to be caught flat footed should a burglar break in despite your best efforts to secure your home. So, what’s the best home security safe? Let’s go over the options available to you.
- Diversion Safe
This is probably the most basic type of safe you can go for. It is commonly referred to as a hidden safe given that it’s made to look like a typical household item such as a book, candle, or can. Its basically a diversion that makes the would-be burglar miss the target. It would normally be stored in plain sight and is an excellent deterrent provided the burglar is not aware of its existence.
- Fire Resistant Safe
These types of safes are made to protect the contents from extreme temperatures. They are rated based on the amount of time they can withstand a fire without exceeding a given internal temperature. Normally that’s about 350 degrees. You’ll find safes rated anywhere from 30 to 240 minutes fire protection time. You can increase the fire rating by installing the safe inside concrete floors. While these safe will largely work well during fires, they may not be water tight and can fill up with water as you try to put out the fire. For this reason, you should make sure to put your valuables in sealed containers or double zip dry bags before putting them in the safe.
- Wall Safe
Wall safes are typically used to protect or hide documents, guns, or jewelry. They’re installed in the wall at varying depths depending on the thickness of the wall. You can opt for those with recessed pry resistance doors and concealed hinges for added security. You can easily hide a wall safe from plain sight by covering it with a painting or a piece of furniture.
- Jewelry Safe
Jewelry safes are usually smaller than other types of safes. They come equipped with tastefully designed compartments for storing your prized possessions. The interior is usually made of wood and fabric and you can get one customized to suit your taste and preference. The safes are usually fire resistant and are very hard to break into.
- Environment Resistant Safe
If you live in a harsh environment and need a safe to protect your valuables from the elements, then you might want to get one of these. It helps keep away dust and water that may cause damage to your items. These safes can withstand submersion in water unlike fireproof safes.
- Burglary Resistant Safe
These safes are designed to withstand brute force attacks by burglars. They’re built to prevent access to the valuables by resisting the tools and techniques used by burglars to break into safes. This is the best security safe if your major concern is a break in.
If you’re unable to determine the best safe for your needs, talk to a registered locksmith to help you with the selection process.
