Installing a safe

[Roverron]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

You can also buy a heat rod, made for gun safes. It is a small rod that puts off a very low amount of heat to keep the condensation out. I have used them for years.

Same here. I use it for my refrigerator safe.

[NAMVET72]

I agree with Ron and but if you are installing it on concrete, use treated 4x4 and at least 3/4 inch thick untreated plywood, concrete has lime in it and will corrode the bottom of the safe.

[Sheepdog]

something else, putting 4+ bags of lead shot in the bottom is a good way to discourage theft if you can't bolt it down.

[TLE2]

Thanks. I plan to bolt it down that's why it's going in the garage. I always put a glow rod in my gun storage, even in OK.

I found one recommendation for "stall mats".

Should I bolt it to the wall in the house or to the floor in the garage? Humm

[milkmanjoe]

Originally Posted by TLE2

Thanks. I plan to bolt it down that's why it's going in the garage. I always put a glow rod in my gun storage, even in OK.

I found one recommendation for "stall mats".

Should I bolt it to the wall in the house or to the floor in the garage? Humm

When you do bolt it, I would bolt it any way possible. I build closets around my safes, actual walls...zero gaps for prying, only entry is the safe door and I reinforce those, too. Neurotic, but I leave home with peace of mind. My neighbor up in SC came home, his safe was dragged across his brand new Oak flooring, gouging/ruining it, all his guns,his father's guns, gone. Remember, if you can tip a safe over, a crook owns it. Words to live by.
I agree with raising the safe in the garage, and add a freestanding dehumidifier, preferably one you can connect a pipe or hose to and drain it outside instead of being bothered dumping the bucket.