Mailboxes a decorative way to receive your mail and
newspaper with added security
Decorative mailboxes, address plaques and house numbers will increase the value
of your home. These garden decor products enhance your landscaping
and add to the overall beauty of your neighborhood.
Decorative residential
mailboxes whether they are wall mounted or post mounted are not just something for
your letter carrier to throw mail into, they are needed for added
security.
Getting your newspaper and mail
delivered to a custom mailbox is very modern and classy. These hand painted and
novelty mailboxes can add value to your home and will make any small business show a bit more professionalism. If theft of mail, vandalism
or identity theft is an issue, a
secure locking mailbox whether its a post mounted, wall mount, or
curbside mailbox any lockable box or insert will
remedy your security concerns.
If
you want to install a decorative style curbside or the
front door of your home or office and still want higher mail
security a post mounted mailbox
with a planter
is an ideal choice.
They will add to the total look of your
landscaping, as a decorative home accent and outdoor decoration.
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prices and information at outdoor decor. They also have a huge selection
of garden decorations and entryway decor.
The vandal proof box above is a type of locking mailbox you set on a post.
This type is ideal if you are concerned with identity theft from
someone stealing your mail.
You can have your mail carrier
pull up to your mailbox at front of your home and deliver the
mail into a beautifully designed outdoor accent that is approved by the USPS.
Decorative address plaques and house numbers, enhance the
outside of your home
Don't over look another important decoration that is a must for
all homes and businesses! Markers or address signs with decorative numbers is another
way for your home or business to stand out and are an excellent accessory
to go with your with your mailbox and post set. And by the way these
decorative accents make an excellent house warming
gift.
If you can't use hand painted or post mount decorative mailboxes by the road or on
your boulevard wall mounted mailboxes are a good option.
An alternate method to allow visitors to find your address easier
is with decorative
house
numbers and signs and lawn address
plaques.
Three ways to have mail delivered
There are three basic types of decorative mailboxes for
residential home delivery and commercial applications:
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One is a homeowner has mailbox or letter
slot attached to their house where a mail carrier
can walk up to the house and deliver their mail.
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The next type is the homeowner who has curb side delivery of mail by USPS. In
this situation the mail carrier will pull up to the mailbox at the curb out in
front of the homeowner’s house and deliver the mail into a mailbox that is
approved by the USPS. There are requirements for the height and how
far the mailbox can be set back from the curb. A mail carrier can refuse to
deliver mail if there is a non-approved mailbox.
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Last is cluster mailboxes,
which used for apartments, office buildings and multi family condo's. Cluster mailboxes are also
regulated and approved by the USPS.
If you can't place a letterbox by the road a nice alternative is a decorative wall mounted
box or letter slot and book drop for the front door. You can install these on buildings that have a brick, stucco finish
and even siding.
Mailbox Installation:
Remember there are certain rules and regulations about the size and
placement of mailboxes. We have added a brief summary here for your
convenience. If you would like to more please contact your local
post office.
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Mailbox door must be 6"-9" from face of curb.
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Mailbox height must be 42" to 48". (From bottom
of mailbox to ground. This is not the entire post length)
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Even if your street number is on your mailbox,
it should also be displayed on your house. Go here for for the
US Postal Service
regulations about the standards for letterboxes and other receptacles for
receiving mail by letter slot or by a curbside mailbox. Every Every decorative mailbox
that is installed by the road or curbside must have a box number if used
for receiving mail and parcels, they must be in neat letters or numbers of at least 1 inch high
and be in contrasting colors.
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The address must be
displayed on the side of the carriers normal approach. Pay close attention to
this detail if you are buying a hand painted or custom mailbox.
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If you don't like to run out in the rain to check to see if you have mail use
a flag kit made of Aluminum that you can see from your doorway.
The flag has an extremely durable, high grade polyurethane enamel finish.
Decorate your home or office and keep your mail more secure
in a lockable mailbox with lots of storage capacity. These can be
mounted by your front door or as a curbside
mailbox, decorative posts are available with or without planters.
There are also extra heavy duty steel drop boxes in your choice of
colors! An ideal choice for businesses wanting decorative
mailboxes that are secure and lockable that will also accept small parcels.
Lockable models are a
secure way to receive your bundled deliveries, prescription drug bottles and
small parcels. Decorative locking mailbox in a Victorian style are very
popular for this purpose especially in older homes.
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