Purchasing a letter box - March 17, 2012
There is a bewildering variety of post boxes available, so when you want to purchase a post box, you have lots of designs, styles and materials to choose from. It will depend on what type of property you need the post box for as to which you will buy. There are four basic designs of post boxes. A simple slot in the door is the most popular design for urban properties and can be seen in most front doors in the UK. This design of post box is also known as a letter plate. They are easy to fit and provide good access for the postman to deliver your letters. The slot in the door post box must be well fitted so that there are no draughts which will allow heat loss from your property. If a retaining spring on the post box breaks, then it is better to replace the whole letter box so that it does not rattle in the wind. You can also purchase indoor letter cages to complement your letter box so that mail pushed through the door does not fall on the floor. The slot letter box can be made of aluminium, stainless or galvanised steel and can be fitted in uPVC or wooden doors.
The second design of letter box is a box attached to your property, gate or wall. There are many styles of letter box of this design. Some have rear retrieval options with a mail chute which may be more convenient in some situations. Other letter boxes are large capacity specifically designed for newspapers and large letters. The box design of a post box can be lockable, anti arson and made of a number of steel, cast aluminium or plastic, depending on your requirements.
Post boxes which are located on the street or at the end of a drive in remote areas are normally mounted on a post or wall. Some post boxes are built into a wall and have a letter plate and lockable front panel. There are models of post boxes which have their own mount and are easily installed. Free standing post boxes of this type are made of steel or cast aluminium, are weatherproof and durable.
Multi occupancy post boxes are designed for buildings which are occupied by different residents such as an apartment block, or a commercial property which is rented by a number of companies. Individual residents will want to make sure that mail is delivered to the correct address within the building, and the easiest way is to have a multi occupancy post box on the ground floor. Each resident has access to his / her post box and are provided with a key by the management company which looks after the communal areas of the building.
Whatever your requirements for a post box you will be able to find a design, style and colour to suit your purpose. By shopping around, you will be able to find the best price within your budget. There are many companies offering post boxes on the internet.
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