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8/13/2010 3:29:23 AM EDT
Anyone have any thoughts on using the wire cages as a basis for a "vault room"? I remember them being used in the military for general security and do remember them being used for an arms room at one location. Of course, that was in a rather secure building that was occupied 24/7. I'm not sure how secure these really are, certainly not as secure as a real vault room, but it may be a lot easier and cheaper than pouring concrete in an existing structure. Could even frame standard walls around it to conceal it.

http://www.wiresecuritycages.com/ as an example
8/13/2010 6:37:30 AM EDT
[#1]
It would certainly slow down or deter many. But just as with anything, the door is going to be the weak point.

Ive toyed with the idea of framing up a room and then using  sheets of 3/4" plywood to further secure the walls topped off with standard drywall. But securing the door has been the big ? in my equation.
8/13/2010 6:45:56 AM EDT
[#2]
Those don't look like something a hacksaw blade wouldn't make quick work of.



Wire cages are more about enforcing procedure than they are about security, so I doubt it's a cost-effective solution.



You could build yourself a wooden box out of four by fours and get better protection cheaper.  At least that would take more sawing or prying to get through.
8/13/2010 8:00:47 AM EDT
[#3]
The only way I see the cage working well is if the concrete is poured around it. It would need to be the exoskeleton inside the concrete walls.
8/14/2010 11:58:13 AM EDT
[#4]
I think a wire cage is a step up from frame and dry wall if you're protecting against opportunistic thieves.  If they come back a second time, not so much.
8/15/2010 4:00:21 AM EDT
[#5]
Thanks for the input folks.
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