Hey everyone!! I've been pretty absent lately, for multiple reasons, but mostly because we've been in the process of buying a new house so all "fun" purchases have been put on hold for the last few months.
Anyway, we're now in the new house and I've got a bit of a quandry: where to put my gun safe?!?!?!
My initial thought was my basement, but I'm worried about possible moisture issues. This is an old house, ie mid to late 1800s build. The basement is multiple layers of brick and about as solid as you can get. The previous owner said they don't get water in the basement, but there are signs of moisture at some point, not flood moisture, but some staining on the floor in spots and it has that classic musty smell. We've been in the house multiple times over the last couple of months, and in it for about a week and I've never seen water, but it still worries me. Would a golden rod be enough? I really don't want to rely on a dehumidifier for the rest of my life, but this is by far the most secure spot. 12" thick brick walls on all sides with no other access other than the door to the room and the basement.
My other options are a detached 3 car garage that is right next to the house, or my shop that is in the next lot, ie not very close.
I'm just looking for opinions. I would really love to make the basement work, but I don't want to ruin anything either.
thanks!
Clay
Anyway, we're now in the new house and I've got a bit of a quandry: where to put my gun safe?!?!?!
My initial thought was my basement, but I'm worried about possible moisture issues. This is an old house, ie mid to late 1800s build. The basement is multiple layers of brick and about as solid as you can get. The previous owner said they don't get water in the basement, but there are signs of moisture at some point, not flood moisture, but some staining on the floor in spots and it has that classic musty smell. We've been in the house multiple times over the last couple of months, and in it for about a week and I've never seen water, but it still worries me. Would a golden rod be enough? I really don't want to rely on a dehumidifier for the rest of my life, but this is by far the most secure spot. 12" thick brick walls on all sides with no other access other than the door to the room and the basement.
My other options are a detached 3 car garage that is right next to the house, or my shop that is in the next lot, ie not very close.
I'm just looking for opinions. I would really love to make the basement work, but I don't want to ruin anything either.
thanks!
Clay