Properties of letter boxes - April 19, 2012
There are many types of letter boxes available on the market, but what should you look for when purchasing a letter box for your property. Much will depend on where you live and what type of property you live in as to the type of letter box you will need. If you live in an apartment in an urban area, you may be more concerned about vandalism of the letter box than if you live in a rural country mansion. There are several key things you will need to take into consideration.
Security of your incoming mail. Steel or cast aluminium letter boxes are stronger and more robust than the plastic variety. Letter boxes made of some kind of metal are more durable than other materials and are usually supplied with a key. Having a key is fundamental to keeping your mail secure whatever material it is made of, and having a steel letter box with a built in anti arson facility will ensure that the contents are less likely to be damaged in the case of the letter box being set alight.
The size of your letter box is also a consideration, and most letter boxes come in a standard size to accept A4 envelopes. There are large capacity letter boxes available as well as ones which will accept newspapers and magazines. The latter is very useful if you receive a lot of publications as they can be slotted into the letter box.
If you live in an apartment block or your company is located in an office block, there are multi occupancy letter boxes available and you will normally be allocated a mail box and key by the management company under the service agreement.
Many letter boxes are mounted on the wall or gate outside the property and they should always be easily accessible for the postman. Letter boxes of this type are available in a variety of materials and styles. If you are fixing a letter box to a wall or gate, you should ensure that it is securely fastened and cannot be easily removed, especially in urban areas where the crime rate is high.
Many letter boxes are slots in the front door of the property and these are easily fitted into wooden and PVC doors. There are also mail cages which can be mounted inside the door which catch the mail as the postman pushes the mail through the letter box. This prevents the mail falling on the floor and getting damaged by the dog or the kids!
Whether you are choosing a letter box for residential or business purposes, you may wish to consider some of the points above to ensure that you purchase the correct post box to suit your purpose. There is no substitute for a secure letter box which is conveniently placed both for the postman to deliver the mail and for you to retrieve it. Even in with the increase in the use of email and internet marketing, the letter box is important.
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