THE 4 MAIN ELEMENTS OF A FIRE RATED GUN SAFE

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THE 4 MAIN ELEMENTS OF A FIRE RATED GUN SAFE
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• No matter how many guns you keep in your home,
  office or man cave, youll want to keep them
  safe, and the best way of doing this is with a
  fire rated gun safe, but do you know enough about
  them to make an informed purchase?
• With the following guidance, you should be better
  placed to buy the right fire rated gun safe, and
  if youre still in doubt after reading this, seek
  further assistance from a qualified locksmith

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• Is fire protection really necessary?
• For any valuables, documents, jewelry or guns, to
  be as protected from the damaging effects of fire
  as possible, a fire rated safe is essential.
  Paper begins to burn at around 450 degrees
  Fahrenheit, while guns begin showing damage at
  temperature levels of 500 degrees Fahrenheit and
  above. To keep your items as protected as
  possible, the interior temperature within the
  safe must be lower than 350 degrees Fahrenheit,
  which is exactly what a good fire rated safe
  offers.
• If you dont want the items inside your safe to
  burn, then a fire rated safe is absolutely
  necessary. It can be helpful to know what to look
  out for when shopping for a good quality fire
  rated gun safe

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• The four main qualities of a fire rated gun safe
• 1.Insulation
• A good quality fire rated safe will be lined with
  gypsum. Once gypsum hits a certain temperature,
  it begins to release water vapor into the air,
  and because of the waters unique ability to
  absorb heat coupled with the fact that the
  plaster releases it only at temperatures of above
  the boiling point of water the vapor escapes
  before it gets a chance to damage the contents of
  the safe.

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• 2.Insulation coverage
• Due to the fact that fire insulation is tricky to
  apply, some manufacturers are tempted to cut
  corners and leave metal or hinges bare and
  uncovered, compromising the safes ability to
  withstand high temperatures and protect the
  valuables stored within.
• 3.Thickness and rigidity
• With residential fires getting up to temperatures
  of 1000 degrees Fahrenheit for an hour or even
  longer, you need your safe to be extremely strong
  and capable of withstanding those intense
  temperatures. Extreme heat is able to distort and
  warp metal, and as such, only a heavy-duty fire
  rated safe will survive.

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• 4.Seals
• The seal on a high-quality fire rated safe must
  be able to stand up to extreme temperatures such
  as those reached in a house fire, and so its
  important to check with a reputable safe supplier
  or qualified locksmith before purchasing your gun
  safe.
• Now that you know a bit more about what makes a
  good quality fire rated gun safe, you can browse
  online and in store with confidence. However, to
  be sure you buy the right safe for your needs,
  always check with a security professional such as
  a locksmith or your local safe supplier.

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