We usually consider buying a safe before moving house or when we want to protect our possessions from theft. We will advise you on why it is not worth delaying and which security device to choose to best meet all your requirements.
When you change residence
A good time to choose and buy a home safe is when you move house. Why? This is when we design a new living space and can plan space in it for a safe. This is particularly important in the case of wall and floor models, which require the preparation of special niches and adaptation of the thickness of the floor and walls. Because of these conditions, they are installed in houses. In a flat, however, a place can be prepared in advance for the installation of a free-standing or furniture safe. Therefore, before choosing the right type of safe, the purpose of the safe should be well thought out beforehand.
Floor safes at Hartmann Tresore
Furniture safes at Hartmann Tresore
For safe keeping of valuables
If you have valuables at home, such as jewellery, watches, cash, securities or collectibles such as coins, it is better to opt for a burglar-proof safe. Even if valuable items are well hidden in various places in the house, thieves will have no problem finding them quickly. Robbers keep an eye on the properties they target for a long time and can rob them within a few minutes. It is therefore better not to risk unnecessary damage and loss of property. Depending on the value of the goods stored, a suitable safe class must be selected. Other important parameters are the size of the safe and its type, which determines, for example, the method of assembly. For small items, models mounted in furniture, e.g. in desks and wardrobes in rooms that are not accessible to unauthorised persons, are most frequently chosen. On the other hand, free-standing safes can hold larger items, and their additional advantage is the possibility of anchoring in the ground, which prevents the loot from being carried away.
When you want to protect family heirlooms
Sometimes we do not keep valuables in our house or flat, but documents or memorabilia that have a special sentimental value for us. In this case, fire resistance should be the most important criterion for choosing a safe. Documents such as legal documents, proofs of purchase, data carriers or family photographs should be protected against the potential effects of fire. Individual safe models can withstand temperatures of up to 1,090 degrees Celsius for up to 120 minutes.
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Only store weapons in a safe
The necessity of buying a safe also arises when we have a weapon permit and we are its users. According to the current regulations, you should have a device of at least S1 class to store weapons. However, if we are planning to buy a universal security device, which will also serve to protect valuables, it is better to bet on a stronger solution in the form of a gun cabinet in S2, "0" class or higher. Not only will it better protect the safety of the household members and their property, but it will also serve for years. Regulations are becoming stricter and the required level of security is constantly being raised.
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