Wall mount mailboxes come in different varieties in terms of shapes, sizes, colors, and styles. They offer you the unique opportunity to secure your mails from third party intruders or mail and identity theft. For convenience, wall mount mailboxes are installed with the aid of mounting screws, a drill, and anchors, at the entrance door of your home. Wall mount mailboxes are available in both horizontal and vertical for easy mounting depending on the available space. Whatever your choice is, you will definitely find one that suits it. Available styles range from Victorian to modern designs.
The installation process of a wall mailbox is very easy. Most models of the mailbox come with a step-by-step installation guide. For easy mounting, use a lengthy #8 or #10 pan head Phillips screw to attach the mailbox. In case it’s a wooden panel walls, the length of the screw should not be less than one inch. And, if it’s a masonry, stucco or metal wall, you are expected to use a minimum of #8 plastic anchor and screw.
Some of the materials used in constructing wall mount mailboxes include plastics, brass, wrought iron, aluminum, galvanized metals and stainless steel, among others. Since the mailboxes are going to be placed outdoor, most manufacturers often use rust resistant materials for the construction. Although the durability of a mailbox would depend on the actual material used, most wall mount mailboxes are durable due to the fact that manufacturers often use rust resistant materials for their production. Most of the boxes come with impressive decorations on the outer shells to make positive aesthetic statement.
Many manufacturers offer mailbox accessories for aesthetic and safety purposes. Some of these accessories include name and address plates, newspaper holders, mailbox lights, locking mechanism, as well as mail chimes to alert the homeowner when mails are delivered. It is important to take noise issue into consideration when purchasing your wall mount mailbox. There are boxes that are incorporated with certain mechanisms that make the lid to close softly without making any harsh noise.
In order to guarantee safety and security of mails delivered to your box some wall mounted mailboxes come with a locking mechanism. The lock will help prevent vandalism, mail theft and identity theft. Buying mailbox with locking mechanism is important, especially if you’re someone who often stays away from home for several days. So, with a lock in place, you will be able to retrieve your mail anytime you arrived home even if it’s after several weeks. There are wall mounted boxes that combine both the newspaper holder and mailbox as one piece. The U.S. Postal Service code for mailboxes do not accept these types of mail boxes.
There is no doubt that a unique and beautifully crafted wall mount mailboxes can add aesthetic statement to your home front, giving your friends and family something to admire and envy about you. Interestingly and importantly too, a wall mounted box is better than a curbside box since they are closer. The much closer wall mount mailbox will come handy for you in times of inclement weather since it’s going to reduce your walking time!
Although the U.S. Postal Service does not recommend a particular wall mount mailboxes for homes, it is, however, important that you notify your local mail carrier prior to the installation. Of course, doing this will help you to ensure the proper placement of the mailbox. You should also look out for any local codes or regulations governing the placement of boxes in homes before the installation.
