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Keep Your Valuables Safe from Fire
A fireproof safe is your best defense in the event of a house fire.
Keep your cash, jewelry, documents and more safe from harm. The best compliment to a home security system is a safe to protect your most valuable items. Even if you don't have a security system, it is a good idea to have a safe in your home. This is the best way to protect against both thieves and natural disasters. A high quality safe will buy you time when it is most needed. Most burglars will want to get in and out as quickly as possible, so if you have your valuables in a safe they are much more likely to be left behind after a robbery. A fireproof safe can also protect your valuables from damage until help arrives in the event of a fire.
Most homes are burglarized between 10am and 2pm. The thief wants to get in and out before police arrive, or your neighbors are alerted. This is why a security system alone is not effective in giving you complete protection from theft. A home safe is the ultimate deterrent for thieves. Most times when they see one, they will end up leaving without taking anything. It is usually assumed that all of your valuables would be kept there, and your run of the mill robber doesn't have the tools or know-how to deal with "safe cracking". This is why a safe is so important, and when you combine that with fire protection it is hard to justify NOT having one in your home.
When choosing your safe it is important to note that not all fireproof safes are created equal. Different models will offer different levels of protection. Your basic home version will generally have a rating of up to 1200 degrees. This means it will protect your valuables for up to 30 minutes if sitting in the middle of a house fire. Some other models will have fire linings that offer protection for up to two hours.
The level of protection you require will vary depending on your specific needs. Make sure to fully consider all of your options before you purchase your new safe. You will want to factor in the type of contents as well as the location of your safe. Different documents and materials will be affected by fire to differing degrees. Things like computer disks and photographs are more delicate than jewelry. They will suffer more damage with less exposure. If you are only going to lock up paper items you will want a more heavy duty safe than if you were only going to put coins and jewelry in it.
Location is also an important factor when deciding on a new fireproof safe. The hottest part of the house during a fire will be the point of origin and all points above it. Fire always burns up so if your safe is upstairs in a bedroom it will offer less protection in a fire than one placed in the basement. Most items will be protected in a fireproof safe during a house fire, but in extreme cases placement can play a role in protecting your valuables.
For more information on which safe is right for you visit factory-express.com or call 800-399-2564 to speak with a Factory Express fireproof safe expert for assistance in making your decision. At Factory Express you will always find guaranteed low pricing on many makes and models of safes.
Keep your cash, jewelry, documents and more safe from harm. The best compliment to a home security system is a safe to protect your most valuable items. Even if you don't have a security system, it is a good idea to have a safe in your home. This is the best way to protect against both thieves and natural disasters. A high quality safe will buy you time when it is most needed. Most burglars will want to get in and out as quickly as possible, so if you have your valuables in a safe they are much more likely to be left behind after a robbery. A fireproof safe can also protect your valuables from damage until help arrives in the event of a fire.
Most homes are burglarized between 10am and 2pm. The thief wants to get in and out before police arrive, or your neighbors are alerted. This is why a security system alone is not effective in giving you complete protection from theft. A home safe is the ultimate deterrent for thieves. Most times when they see one, they will end up leaving without taking anything. It is usually assumed that all of your valuables would be kept there, and your run of the mill robber doesn't have the tools or know-how to deal with "safe cracking". This is why a safe is so important, and when you combine that with fire protection it is hard to justify NOT having one in your home.
When choosing your safe it is important to note that not all fireproof safes are created equal. Different models will offer different levels of protection. Your basic home version will generally have a rating of up to 1200 degrees. This means it will protect your valuables for up to 30 minutes if sitting in the middle of a house fire. Some other models will have fire linings that offer protection for up to two hours.
The level of protection you require will vary depending on your specific needs. Make sure to fully consider all of your options before you purchase your new safe. You will want to factor in the type of contents as well as the location of your safe. Different documents and materials will be affected by fire to differing degrees. Things like computer disks and photographs are more delicate than jewelry. They will suffer more damage with less exposure. If you are only going to lock up paper items you will want a more heavy duty safe than if you were only going to put coins and jewelry in it.
Location is also an important factor when deciding on a new fireproof safe. The hottest part of the house during a fire will be the point of origin and all points above it. Fire always burns up so if your safe is upstairs in a bedroom it will offer less protection in a fire than one placed in the basement. Most items will be protected in a fireproof safe during a house fire, but in extreme cases placement can play a role in protecting your valuables.
For more information on which safe is right for you visit factory-express.com or call 800-399-2564 to speak with a Factory Express fireproof safe expert for assistance in making your decision. At Factory Express you will always find guaranteed low pricing on many makes and models of safes.
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