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<p>[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1376858, member: 15199"]As GDJMSP mentions, the silica is applicable, as safes are not that tightly sealed, and the humidity inside becomes equal to the humidity in the outside air. Without extremely high price it is hard to find a rated fire/burglary safe, as fire safes have less metal ( to prevent heat transfer) and insulation designed to release steam during high heat to help reduce it. Fire safes are best located on the perimeter area of the house as the damage will be both heat and time of exposure related, and the inner core of the structure tends to burn longer. Expect plastic holders and albums to present cleanup problems afterwards. Burglary safes have thick metal walls and doors and are best to resist physical damage/opening. the locking mechanisms on fire safes are usually the bottom of the line. IMO.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="desertgem, post: 1376858, member: 15199"]As GDJMSP mentions, the silica is applicable, as safes are not that tightly sealed, and the humidity inside becomes equal to the humidity in the outside air. Without extremely high price it is hard to find a rated fire/burglary safe, as fire safes have less metal ( to prevent heat transfer) and insulation designed to release steam during high heat to help reduce it. Fire safes are best located on the perimeter area of the house as the damage will be both heat and time of exposure related, and the inner core of the structure tends to burn longer. Expect plastic holders and albums to present cleanup problems afterwards. Burglary safes have thick metal walls and doors and are best to resist physical damage/opening. the locking mechanisms on fire safes are usually the bottom of the line. IMO.[/QUOTE]
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