01-17-2015, 03:51 PM
I was a contractor for many years. As far as I know there are only 2 ways to keep your on-site materials safe. If you're a sub, don't even trust the general contractor. I've even seen them steal from their subs.
1.
Live on the site during all non working hours as long as you have on-site materials.
2.
Use a storage container or highway van that is in good condition. It doe not have to be roadworthy.
Then, put 1 good strong contractor grade lock on each door [2 locks] or 1 on each latch [2 per door = 4 total].
I used method #2 for 15 years as a contractor. Then, another 10 years for personal storage.
I used the big stainless Master contractor locks with a hardened hasp that would break the jaws of a bolt cutter, placing 1 on each door.
After 25 years those locks had been replaced only once and were so battered by being beat on with sledge hammers you wondered if they would stand up to another blow. They even tried to hook up to it with a vehicle on a chain, yanking the trailer backwards and sideways. They sprung the doors, but still couldn't get in. I straightened the hinges out with a sledge hammer and continued on for another 5 years. I never lost anything to a break-in.
Although, other trailers stored near mine did get broken into and lost contents to theft because of less robust locks.
This is the type of lock I used and swear by:
http://www.masterlock.com/business-use/p...230,6230KA
After 25 years I sold the trailer for $500 more than I paid for it, and included the locks with it.
It and the locks were a good investment.
1.
Live on the site during all non working hours as long as you have on-site materials.
2.
Use a storage container or highway van that is in good condition. It doe not have to be roadworthy.
Then, put 1 good strong contractor grade lock on each door [2 locks] or 1 on each latch [2 per door = 4 total].
I used method #2 for 15 years as a contractor. Then, another 10 years for personal storage.
I used the big stainless Master contractor locks with a hardened hasp that would break the jaws of a bolt cutter, placing 1 on each door.
After 25 years those locks had been replaced only once and were so battered by being beat on with sledge hammers you wondered if they would stand up to another blow. They even tried to hook up to it with a vehicle on a chain, yanking the trailer backwards and sideways. They sprung the doors, but still couldn't get in. I straightened the hinges out with a sledge hammer and continued on for another 5 years. I never lost anything to a break-in.
Although, other trailers stored near mine did get broken into and lost contents to theft because of less robust locks.
This is the type of lock I used and swear by:
http://www.masterlock.com/business-use/p...230,6230KA
After 25 years I sold the trailer for $500 more than I paid for it, and included the locks with it.
It and the locks were a good investment.
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Was a Democrat until gun control became a knee jerk, then a Republican until the crazies took over, back to being a nonpartisan again.
This time, I can no longer participate in the primary.
Was a Democrat until gun control became a knee jerk, then a Republican until the crazies took over, back to being a nonpartisan again.
This time, I can no longer participate in the primary.