What are Fire Safes, Burglary Safes and Storage Safes? What's the Difference?
One last tip on buying fire safes and burglary safes: be sure to read consumer reports and testimonials
. Sure, the safe label may claim the overall thickness of the door is 3", and the bolts may seem huge that bolt the door closed, but too many companies have provided shoddy construction. Many times, the 3" or so thickness includes 1-2" of sheetrock and plenty of sheet metal, easily broken into or burned. Don't buy a safe that seems too good to be true as far as pricing and weight. Make sure the proper UL listing is in place, and that you have read up on any complaints leveled against the manufacturer.
What are Fire Safes, Burglary Safes and Storage Safes? What's the Difference?