Houston Locksmith and Security Expert, Fred Trotter Advises Houstonians On How To Use Fire Safes To Prevent Loss Of Valuables Due To Fire.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 13, 2009 ) Houston, TX - A recent fire of a friend and customer of Houston Safe and Lock in the Memorial area of Houston prompted Houston's leading locksmith, Houston Safe & Lock's Fred Trotter to advice Houstonians using fire safes in case of a home or business fire.

The daytime fire destroyed the Memorial area home but the homeowners are glad they had purchased a Two Hour Fire Rated Safe from Houston Safe and Lock.

"Remember that not all safes available in the Houston market are rated for fire", warns Mr. Trotter.
High demand for low cost fire safes from the big box stores has lowered the quality of the safes they sell. We are not seeing
many UL (Underwriters Laboratories) Rated One or Two Hour Fire Safes. Also, some gun safes sold in these stores do not offer
fire protection and very little burglary protection. These safes often referred to as tin cans, can look pretty and strong
but in the real world most can be opened in minutes with a cordless drill by a trained technician.

When selecting a fire safe for your home or business use these guidelines to insure you get the safe thatÂ’s right for you.

1. Decide where you would like to put the fire safe and measure the entire area including the door opening to ensure the
safe you select will fit. If you need help contact a security professional at Houston Safe and Lock for advice.

2. Find a Houston locksmith or safe store with a broad selection of UL Rated One and Two Hour Fire Safe and Burglary Safes.
Try not to shop at the big box stores for your security and fire protection safe needs.

3. Never buy a safe online for many reasons:
A) They are heavy and even though you think you are saving money check the shipping and freight cost will give you sticker shock.
B) The people delivering that online safe is most likely a delivery service who you donÂ’t know. Thhe less people who know you
have a safe the better.

4. Try to buy a safe from a local Houston locksmith store. For added value, Houston locksmiths are required to carry a license and
insurance by the State of Texas Department of Public Safety. They can also change the safe's combination from the factory default.
Plus a local locksmith can deliver and bolt down the safe your slab for added security.

5. Let no one know you have a safe and limit your exposure by using a licensed local locksmith who can advise you
from start to finish. From purchase to installation, you will get the most security and value for your lifetime investment.
Remember that a good quality safe can last for hundreds of years.

About Fred Trotter and Houston Safe And Lock:

Fred Trotter is a leading Houston locksmith and security expert. His company has been trusted by Houstonians for
over 35 years of service. A member of Texas Locksmith Association and Associated Locksmiths of America,
Houston Safe And Lock serves the Greater Houston area including:

Southwest / South Houston - Memorial City and Town & Country Mall Area
Northwest / North Houston - Willowbrook Mall and Greenspoint Area
West Houston / Katy - West Oaks Mall and Katy Mills Area
Sugar Land / Missouri City - Fort Bend County and First Colony Mall Area
Inside 610 Loop - Museum District and River Oaks Shopping Center Area
Uptown - Galleria Mall Area
Bellaire - Meyerland Plaza Area

For additional information about fire safes or gun safes in houston, you can call (281) 497-5555 for Locksmith Houston or
visit http://www.MyHoustonLocksmith.com.

Houston Safe & Lock
Fred Trotter
(281) 497-5555
safeandlock@sbcglobal.net