Installing an inground safe

Installing an inground safe
The hole in the ground
- It is recommended to provide a hole 100mm wider and deeper than the external dimensions of the safe.
- So a safe 350 x 350 mm square and 390 deep should have a hole 550 x 550 square and 590 deep.
The concrete mix
- use a strong mix concrete
- 1 part sand – 1 part stone – 1 part cement
- have the pour level to the top of the sand but allow for the lid in case it overlaps the top of your safe
- remove the door from the safe whilst the concrete is drying
Inground safes are not waterproof
- in damp areas it is recommended to add a waterproofing agent to the concrete mix
- eg Silasec or Yurite, both generally available at hardware stores,
- refer to the product instructions for amount required for the volume of concrete being used
Posted on 11-10-16
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