High Security Safes For Homeowners

Tired of the cost and inconvenience of safe deposit boxes, many homeowners are investing in safes to secure their valuables at home. A home safe provides peace of mind while you’re away, and removes temptation from workers or guests when you’re home. You will no longer have to rely on hiding places to safeguard your jewelry and other valuables.

There are many types of home safes available, but not all of them provide a high level of security. In fact, some safes are so poorly made you’d be better off hiding your jewelry. The most common mistake people make is assuming that a fire protection safe also provides burglary protection. Fire protection safes are inexpensive and only designed to protect against fire. The construction and locking mechanism are not meant to resist an attack.

A high security safe is designed specifically to resist a burglary attack. There are various levels of quality to protect for varying amounts of time. The highest quality safes are rated by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UL tests safes by trying to make a hole using high speed drills, and an assortment of hand tools. If a safe passes the test, it is given a UL rating based on the amount of time required to make a forced entry.

Commercial quality safes for the jewelry industry are required to pass this test as well as better quality home safes.

A quality lock is also an important feature to consider. Combination locks are reliable, but for most homeowners they are a hassle. Most homeowners opt for a digital lock. The better ones even have a shut down feature that prohibits code guessing by temporarily disabling the lock if the wrong number is entered three times.