Investing in a custom safe helps you get everything you need in a security solution. However, you don’t want to customize just because you can. You have to ask yourself what your needs are and that will determine what features and safe design you should go with. From advanced protection features to personalized storage solutions, custom safes give you full control over the features and cosmetic look of your investment. Let’s dive into how to decide between customizations for your safe and what you should prioritize for your next investment.
Consult a Professional
The first and most important step before you leap to invest in customizations is to consult a professional. Our team at American Security never oversells customers customization options if it’s unnecessary. In fact, we can help determine your needs and narrow down exactly what customizations (if any) need to be made.
At American Security, we manufacture safes in the US, allowing us to iterate and improve our models every chance we get. Our team often gathers feedback from our customers and we continuously work on constructing our safes in a way where minimal customizations are necessary. As a result, we can often find a standard safe that caters to your needs, without the addition of customizations.
But there are some cases where customization can be beneficial. Depending on your needs and budget, we can either help you find the safe that checks off all your boxes, or get as close as possible and offer some ways our team can take it to the next level with some customization.
When You Should Consider a Custom Safe
We’re going to dive into different reasons why you might consider customizing your safe since you may or may not know if your situation warrants the need for any tailoring.
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Preferences
Many customers, especially gun owners, prefer to purchase a safe that is just as much functional as aesthetically pleasing. In most cases, you can customize the color, finish, handle, lock, and even finials of your safe when you invest in an American Security safe.
Particular Security Needs
Depending on your lifestyle or business requirements (if you’re looking for a commercial safe), you may want to upgrade the security of your safe with a higher-rated lock, thicker steel gauge, etc. Here at American Security, we only use quality materials and construct our safes so that our products pass rigorous inspection processes.
Specific Commercial Requirements
For many businesses, you may have a particular space you need the safe to fit into, certain security requirements, and other specific needs. American Security works with a range of industries, from retail and hospitality to healthcare and financial services, providing tailored solutions that meet stringent commercial needs. Whether it’s a custom-fitted safe for a narrow office space, a depository safe with multiple compartments for cash management, or a high-security unit for sensitive business records, custom solutions ensure that business owners are investing in long-term, purpose-built protection rather than compromising with off-the-shelf models.
Special Storage Configurations
Depending on where you plan on storing your safe, you may want a specific size safe to fit in a small area. We’ve even helped a large fast-food chain develop smart safes for their locations that fit under their counters in addition to incorporating the smart cash management technology they were looking for. The options are numerous, and we strive to provide smart customizations that make sense for your particular situation.
American Security Customization Options
American Security allows customization for many of our safes. Our team can help you narrow down the features you should include in your next purchase. Your local safe dealers can also help you come to the right decision if you plan on shopping around.
Exterior Customizations
Color & Gloss
For the exterior, you can choose between gloss, textured, or two-tone combinations to fit your aesthetic requirements. Some safe owners prefer a bold design that stands out, while others want a discrete exterior that’s inconspicuous. No matter which way you lean, we can accommodate the design to fit your preferences. Select any color you prefer and American Security can help you take your safe to the next level. We can also color match to your specifications, subject to manufacturing limitations.
Hardware
For many of our safes, such as the BFX and BFII gun safes, you can get more detailed with the aesthetics by choosing what type of door handle you’d like to add by viewing the “Hardware Color Options” tab.
Door Wraps
We also offer Door Wraps for our BFII and BFX gun safes, providing another way you can add some flair and personality to the exterior:
Fill Materials
With American Security, you can choose from a range of models, each built with different fill materials for varying levels of protection. For example, our DryLight material is our proprietary poured fire-resistant material found in our BFII & BFX series that adds another layer of protection against fire. We also make our safes with a wide range of steel gauges, giving you options for how much security you wish to fortify your cherished items with.
Lock Options
We also provide mechanical and electronic lock options to choose from, which have received various coveted Underwriters Laboratories (UL) security ratings. This stamp of approval from UL gives our customers peace of mind knowing that the materials we use to construct our locks prohibit intruders from accessing their valuables.
Interior Customizations
Shelving
The interior of American Security safes offers plenty of customization options, one being fully adjustable shelving. If you’re looking for a custom gun safe option, all of our available products come with adjustable shelving for your gun collection.
We also offer a plethora of interior accessories including cabinets and drawers so that you can organize and maximize the space within your safe no matter if you plan on storing guns, jewelry, cash, or important documents.
Interior Lighting
Another available accessory is our interior lighting kits that enhance your experience whenever you open your safe to access your valuables. This is especially beneficial for gun owners if there’s ever an emergency and they need to access their arsenal as quickly as possible. The light strips minimize the need to fumble around looking for exactly what you need when time means everything.
Customize Your Next Safe
Simply find a safe dealer near you to customize and order an American Security safe that fits the needs of your many valuables. Our support team can also assist you with any additional questions you may have and guide you in the right direction. Now that you have an idea of your priorities and safe requirements, you’re prepared to make the right customization choices that will help protect your valuables for years to come!