• August 22, 2018

Eliminate Your Fears and Doubts About Safes

If you want to keep your valuable belongings, sensitive documents or cash secure, it’s likely that you’ve considered obtaining a safe. Safes are sturdy security boxes that are inaccessible to anyone but their owners and any other trusted parties, but there are many myths about their design, performance and effectiveness that cause people to question whether or not a safe is the best option for them. Many of these concerns are easy to resolve through a conversation with a safe specialist. Read on to see some of the common assumptions many people make about safes - often due to hearsay or their representation in pop culture - and the actual facts provided by the team at Esafes.

The myth: There’s only one type of safe

The truth: When people think of safes, an image usually comes to mind of a black box with a combination lock, or even a padlock. However, while these types of security systems still exist within safe technology and can be used to good effect, there are a variety of different ways in which you can ensure that your safe is secure. You can purchase models that are accessible with key codes or through the use of biometrics, along with many other designs.

The myth: Safes are easy to crack

The truth: This isn’t the case at all. As long as you take good care of the key or keep the combination or key code to yourself, no one else will be able to access safes that use these particular systems. If you’d prefer something a little more high tech or advanced, you can opt for a safe that is tailored to you in the most exact of ways. Biometric technology allows you to use the touch of your finger to access your safe, using your unique fingerprint as a code in itself that no other person will be able to replicate.

The myth: Having a safe in your house can attract burglars

The truth: Break ins influenced by the presence of a safe only occur if people are aware that you have one. Keeping your safe obscured from sight is an easy way to guard against this, and there are models available that make this very easy to do. For example, specially designed floor safes can be covered by carpets or furniture and completely disguised, while you could place a chest of drawers, a bookshelf or a set of curtains in front of a safe that is wall mounted for your own security and peace of mind.

The myth: Anything stored in a safe will not be secure in the event of a fire or flood

The truth: Advances in safe technology have led to the development of a fire resistant composite with which the inside of a safe can be treated. Add to this two sturdy layers of interior wall, and your valuables are protected against the elements - or any unforeseen “Acts of God” - to superb effect. There are actually multiple levels of fire safety treatment, and this can dictate the type of items you can store within them to some degree, so it’s definitely worth looking into what kind of safe is best for your needs in terms of physical protection before you make your choice.

The myth: It’s hard to get a safe insured

The truth: As with levels of fireproofing, officially approved safe designs also come with different grades and insurance ratings. The more secure and well protected a safe is, the higher that safe’s insurance rating will be, and the more cash an insurance company will be willing to cover as long as it is stored inside. If you’re storing something other than cash, you can multiply the safe’s insurance rating by ten. Remember, however, your safe needs to have been correctly installed to be insurable, so it’s always worth getting professionals to place it within your home.

If you have any other questions about the type of safes available at Esafes, or if you’d like to find out more about how you can keep your home and belongings secure, all you need to do is get in touch with the team today on 0800 783 2328. Our offices are open 24 hours in case of any urgent enquiries, so don’t hesitate to get in touch. It’s also definitely worth taking a look at the special offers section on the Esafes website to see how you can get hold of a superb quality safe from a highly respected manufacturer such as Chubb, Yale or Master Lock for a great discounted price.

  • August 22, 2018