Why Choose a Vault Door?
- Maximum Security: Vault doors provide a higher level of security compared to standard doors or even high-end safes. They're built to withstand forced entry attempts, drilling, and tampering.
- Create a Safe Room: Install a vault door to convert a room in your home or business into a secure safe room or panic room, offering a protected space during emergencies like break-ins or natural disasters.
- Fire Protection: Many vault doors come with fire-resistant features, ensuring your valuables are protected from fire damage for extended periods.
- Space Efficiency: Secure entire collections or large items without the constraints of a traditional safe. A vault room offers ample space and organization options.
- Customizable Aesthetics: Choose from various finishes, colors, and hardware options to match your interior design while maintaining top-notch security.
Installation
Professional Installation Recommended
Installing a vault door is a significant undertaking that involves more than just replacing a standard door. Here’s what you need to know:
- Structural Requirements: The walls, floor, and ceiling of the room should be constructed or reinforced to match the security level of the vault door. This may involve concrete, steel reinforcements, or other durable materials.
- Door Frame Integration: Proper installation of the door frame is crucial for security and functionality. It must be anchored securely into the surrounding structure.
- Sealing and Alignment: Professional installers ensure that the door is perfectly aligned and sealed to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Compliance and Safety: Experts are knowledgeable about building codes and safety regulations, ensuring your installation meets all legal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a vault door, and how is it different from a regular safe door?
A vault door is a heavy-duty door designed to secure an entire room, effectively turning it into a walk-in safe or panic room. Unlike regular safe doors, vault doors are installed as entryways to rooms and offer more space and customization options.
2. Can I install a vault door in my existing home or business?
Yes, vault doors can be installed in existing structures. However, modifications may be necessary to reinforce the room's walls and support the weight of the door. Professional consultation is recommended to assess feasibility.
3. How heavy are vault doors?
- Vault doors can weigh 800-1000 pounds, depending on their size, materials, and security features. This substantial weight contributes to their security but requires proper structural support.
4. What security features are available?
Our vault doors come equipped with:
- Advanced Locking Mechanisms: Options include combination dials, electronic keypads ,or redundant locking systems.
- Multiple Locking Bolts: Heavy-duty bolts secure the door on multiple sides.
- Drill-Resistant Hardplates: Protects locking mechanisms from drilling attempts.
- Precision Hinges: Designed to smoothly handle the weight of the door for the entirety of its life.
5. Are vault doors fire-rated?
- Our vault doors are insulated with our ceramic fire blanket, our highest rated fire material available. They are all rated to 2400°F for 60 mins. Fire rating of the entire room is dependent on wall and roof construction.
6. Can I customize the appearance of my vault door?
Absolutely! We offer a variety of customizable options, including:
- Colors and Finishes: Match your decor with custom paint colors or finishes.
- Hardware Styles: Choose from different handle designs and trim options.
- Interior Features: Select the color of carpet you want on the interior of the door.
7. How long does installation take?
Installation time varies based on the complexity of the project, including structural modifications and customization options. On average, professional installation can take from one to several days.
8. Do vault doors have emergency escape features?
- Yes, our vault doors come with a bypass release mechanism, allowing someone inside to open the door even if it's locked from the outside—an important safety feature.
9. Do vault doors have a panic/saferoom lever?
- Yes, our vault doors have a panic/saferoom lever. You can go inside of your vault room, shut the door, turn the handle to actuate the lugs in the locked position, and then put the panic lever in the in the safe position (down). This will keep the locking lugs in the locked position even if someone knows and enters the combination from the outside. No one will be able to enter from the outside.
10. What maintenance is required for a vault door?
Regular maintenance includes:
- Battery: We recommend to change the battery in the keypad once a year. Your keypad will beep at you 10 times when the battery is getting low.
- Inspecting Seals and Insulation: Keeps fire-resistant features effective.
- Testing Lock Mechanisms: Verifies that all locking features function properly.