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A floor safe can be a great addition to your home, providing a secure location to store your valuables such as cash, jewelry, important documents, and other personal belongings. Not only does it offer protection against theft, but it can also protect your belongings from natural disasters such as fire and flood.
When shopping for a floor safe, there are several key factors you should consider to ensure you find a resilient and effective safe. Here are some tips to help you find the best floor safe for your needs.
- Determine the weight and thickness of the safe The weight and thickness of a safe are important factors to consider when looking for a floor safe. A high-quality floor safe should have a thick, solid steel door and walls, with a minimum thickness of 1/2″ for the door and 1/4″ for the body. Thicker steel provides greater protection against break-ins and makes it more difficult for thieves to cut through the safe. It’s also important to look for safes that are made with solid steel instead of thin sheet metal wrapped around wood or drywall, as these are less durable and can be easily broken into.
- Choose a safe with a UL-approved lock A UL-approved lock is a lock that meets basic durability requirements and provides a strong degree of resistance against unauthorized access. These locks are typically strong enough to prevent expert safe manipulation techniques. Look for floor safes with UL-approved locks to ensure maximum security.
- Look for a solid door jamb The door jamb of a floor safe is another important factor to consider. A continuously welded door jamb is more durable and less likely to give in when the door is being directly beaten. In contrast, tack-welded jambs are easier to build, but they make the safe vulnerable to attacks. Look for weld lines on the outside walls of the safe, which will indicate whether the in-floor safe has a continuously welded door jamb.
- Check the safe’s fire rating Fire ratings are an important consideration for anyone planning to store valuable paper documents or cash in their floor safe. Quality fireproof in-floor safes should be able to withstand temperatures of at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or more. If you plan to store digital accessories like hard drives and USBs, the safe needs to have a minimum rating of 150 degrees. Maintaining a temperature below 350 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended for storing cash and paper documents, as they will begin to char at around 387 degrees and burn completely at 451 degrees.
- Verify if it has re-lockers Re-lockers are hardened pins that cannot be easily retracted when triggered by an attack. High-quality floor safes will have re-lockers to ensure that the safe remains locked in case of an emergency. It can take hours of drilling to open a safe with re-lockers, making them a great feature for added security. They work best with safes that have solid steel doors and walls.
In conclusion, purchasing a floor safe is a wise investment to ensure that all your money and personal belongings are kept securely. However, finding the best floor safe can be a challenge for first-time buyers. By following these floor safe buying tips, you can find a resilient and effective floor safe to meet your needs.
Alternatively, you can start at checking out popular in-floor safes such as the Guardall In-Floor Safe B1500TDR, Guardall In-Floor Safe B1500E, and the CMI Collector In-Floor Safe COLSTD. Here at Safeguard Safes, we stock the largest range of in-floor safes in Australia at unbeatable prices.
If you need further information or guidance, consult with our experts at Safeguard Safes on 1300 760 971, we are always happy to help you with your safe relocation, installation, and safe maintenance.
