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Posted: 3/31/2012 7:31:41 AM EDT
| I have a Browning safe that is non fireproof. Is it possible to remove the interior and line it with gypsum borad and add afire proof element to this safe? |
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I have a Browning safe that is non fireproof. Is it possible to remove the interior and line it with gypsum borad and add afire proof element to this safe? You could do that or you could build the fire protection around the safe which would still leave you with all the room inside. |
| So you mean line the room and ceiling with Fireboard? That might be a better option. How many layers do I need? Is there a product specifically for this or do I just use regular drywall? The room is in the basement under the stairs so the floor and one wall are concrete. I guess I should also use a fireproof door for this room as well. |
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So you mean line the room and ceiling with Fireboard? That might be a better option. How many layers do I need? Is there a product specifically for this or do I just use regular drywall? The room is in the basement under the stairs so the floor and one wall are concrete. I guess I should also use a fireproof door for this room as well. Yes you could build a fire rated room around the safe in your situation which would probably be the most effective option. Type X or better yet type C fire rated drywall have fiber glass and sometimes additional materials such as Perlite added to help the drywall hold it's structure and resist heat transfer during a fire. 5/8" x-rated drywall on both sides of a 2x4" stud has a 1 hour fire rated by building code. Additional layers of drywall should add to the protection time but other factors are involved that need to be considered. As you said, you could buy a fire rated door for about 300 dollars or you could build a swing out false wall which could help with concealment. There are some really good examples of false walls people have built to conceal their safes but of course the seal could be tricky during a fire. Cheapest option that I used for a while was to directly encase the safe with drywall; it's not the best choice but it does provide a nice sacrificial layer to absorb heat. |
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