Wednesday, September 14, 2011

The Different Types Of House Safes

By Bob Proctor


House safes are the perfect storage spaces especially if you have a lot of valuables that need safekeeping. Traditionally, these safes are made from metal and are very thick. Traditionally rich families and individuals install their house safes within the walls usually behind huge paintings like portraits. Now, there are modern versions of these house safes. In addition to that, the locks are no longer limited to number combinations and bolts only. The modern day house safes are now kept closed using biometric locks, finger print and retinal scanners. These new locking mechanisms just made house safes, safer.

Nevertheless, what can you do to locate the best house safe? Before you answer that one question, there are other questions that you need to ask first. One is, what are you planning to put inside your house safe? Is it valuable jewellery? Is it going to be antiques? Are you safe guarding essential documents? It is important that you answer these question carefully and after which you can start looking for the perfect house safe. House safes have five types and each type has its own feature. Continue reading and make yourself familiar with the different kinds of house safes.

Safes that are made from fireproof materials are called fireproof safes. If you are going to keep valuable antiques and expensive documents then this kind of safe is the ideal safe. You can have these fireproof safes anywhere as long as it fits the space. Each models come with different locking mechanisms. The fingerprint safe is another kind of house safe. The locking mechanism for this kind of safe makes use of the owner's fingerprints. Biometric technology is used to make finger print scanning an efficient locking mechanism thus preventing anyone other than the owner from opening the safe.

If you want to completely hide your safe then it is best that you get hold of a floor safe. This kind of safe is usually installed beneath the floor. Since it is installed under the floor boards, concealment is not that hard. Most floor safes come with carpeting to make concealment easier. However, if you think that the attached carpet is not enough you can always put carpeting over it.

Nevertheless, whatever safe you choose as long as it keeps your valuables safe then it is a good choice. Moreover, safes are important because some of your valuables are not insured and if you lose them it will be tantamount to losing a big chunk of money as well.

In addition to that, the danger of being robbed even inside your home is high. Therefore, keep all your expensive items safe inside your home safe and prevent these robbers from running away with your money.

Acting as storage spaces for dangerous chemical compounds is also another use of home safes. This is better than keeping these items under lock and key and prevents your children from having easy access to these chemicals. On the other hand, cheap granite worktops may also be a good place to conceal something or to install a safe.




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