Hey guys!
Robert here with the home and gun safe channel.
So, you’re wanting to hit the big leagues and get yourself a vault door.
Great decision!
But where do you start?
Let’s check it out.
Nowadays, the security a safe room provides is becoming more and more sought after.
But what makes for the best setup?
Today we’ll walk you through three important things to consider when creating a safe room:
The type of walls you need, the features to look for in a vault door, and what you should
stock your room with.
Fortress-Worthy Walls To have a safe room, you’re going to need
walls that are strong enough to stop the craftiest intruders or most catastrophic events.
The best safe rooms are fortified with steel or concrete walls.
Those will provide much more protection than sheetrock.
A Trustworthy Vault Door Having trustworthy security is going to be
key for creating a reliable safe room.
In addition to heavy-duty walls, you’ll want to secure your room with a vault door
from a reputable company.
When choosing your new door, you’ll want to consider these five things:
1.
Does it come with a UL-Certified Lock?
2.
Does it have an internal lockout mechanism?
3.
Can you open it from the inside?
4.
Does the door swing the way you need it to?
5.
Does it have a fire seal?
UL stands for Underwriters Laboratories.
This is a third-party group that tests products for safety and efficacy.
The best, most reliable locks will always be UL-listed.
An internal lockout mechanism allows you to lock the door from inside your safe room.
This is important if you’re fleeing an attacker.
It means you can keep the door safely locked, even if your assailant knows the combination.
Or, you know, even if your assailants are the tiny humans you adore, but who ALWAYS.
NEED.
SOMETHING.
How you use your safe room is your business.
No judgment here.
To go along with that, you need to make sure the vault door you choose can be opened from
the inside.
If you use it as a safe room, you want to be sure you can open the door if you’ve
had to secure yourself inside.
Another thing you’ll want to consider is what type of door swing you want.
Some vault doors swing into the room, while others swing out.
Why does it matter?
If there’s a chance the door could be blocked by debris from the outside while you’re
hiding out inside, you could be trapped in the room.
In that case, an in-swing would be a better option.
If that isn’t a concern, an out-swing will work just fine.
And finally, fire seal.
It should go without saying, but you NEVER want to hide out in your safe room if your
home is on fire.
So, why do you need a fire seal?
Most people use their vault door to lock valuables behind, as well as creating a safe room.
If you’re storing valuables, you’ll want them to be as protected as possible in the
event of a fire.
An expanding fire seal, such as a Palusol seal, can help block out both heat and smoke
to protect your valuables from damage.
What Should I Stock in My Safe Room?
In the event of an emergency, what’s going to help ensure your safety, as well as your
comfort?
For starters, we recommend important provisions such as non-perishable food that doesn’t
need to be heated up, and water.
Depending on the type of food you’re storing, you may also need a can opener
and utensils.
Are you planning a room that will be able to protect you and your loved ones for an
extended period of time?
Then consider an emergency toilet.
You’ll also want to store some blankets, pillows, maybe even a cot or blow-up mattress
for sleeping, if you’ve got the room.
Something to help keep your mind off the emergency you’re hiding out from can also be a good
idea, especially if you have kids.
Think puzzles, games, coloring books, and favorite snacks.
Flashlights or a battery-powered lantern are a great item to have in case you lose power.
Just don’t forget to keep extra batteries in your safe room!
And if you have the time to grab it before heading to your safe room, bring your portable
power bank, if you’ve got one.
That way if your power goes out you can still keep your phone charged so you can call for
help if needed.
We hope these tips help you create the perfect safe room for your family.
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Stay safe out there, and as always, catch ya later.