The Post Box

Even with the advent of the digital age, it is thought that the Royal Mail delivers 72 million letters every day. Having a letter box to receive incoming mail is still an important part of life. At Christmas, there is a phenomenal growth in the numbers of letters, cards and parcels delivered our letter boxes, and the mail service is stretched to the limit. Temporary postmen are employed and the site of your letter box is even more important to make it easy for the postman to find your letter box. If your letter box is easy to find and accessible, it will speed up the postman’s job of delivering the mail and allow him to get home early.

Where you live will in the main dictate where the letter box is located, and the type of letter box you will have. If you live in an urban area with terraced housing, the majority of letter boxes are in the front doors or on the wall adjacent to the door. The post box should not be at the rear of the property, unless that is the door facing the road and other houses in the road have their post boxes at the back door. Make it easy for the postman by locating the post box at the same side of the building as your neighbours.

Houses with gates and gardens may have the letter box on the gate post or in the garden to make it quicker and more convenient for the postman to deliver your mail. In rural areas, especially farms, there may not be a letter box at all, but the postman knows by experience where to put the mail. You can make it easier for the postman by putting a post box at the end of your track so that he does not have to physically drive up to the house to deliver your mail, unless there is a package to be signed for. If you live in an apartment block, you will not have a choice about where to locate the letter box as this will have been decided by the developers and the management committee when the block was built. This will also apply to office blocks.

The most important point to take into account when deciding on a site for your letter box is that is convenient and easy to access, but also it must be visible to the postman who may not be familiar with the area. You will also want to take into account security of your mail by having a lockable or arson proof post box.

The provision of a letter box in which your mail can be placed safely and securely allows the postman to fulfil his duties efficiently. If the letter box is easy to find and sympathetically sited, it will make his job easier, especially in the winter on days when the weather is bad and the postman just wants to get home. Think about the postman when deciding on the location for your new letter box, and if you have a choice of places it might be sited, make sure it is easy to use.

Even in these days of emails and other electronic transmission of correspondence, the humble Letter Box is of paramount importance for your communications.   There are four main designs of Letter Boxes for incoming mail – a simple slot in the door,  a box attached directly on to your house, a Post Box on the street and a unit which is designed for multi occupancy buildings which provides Letter Boxes for individual residents.

The simple slot in the door style of Letter Box by far the most commonly used in the United Kingdom, especially in urban areas.   It is convenient for the postman as he can simply deliver the mail without having to open individual receptacles.  The Letter Boxes are often pre-fitted into new doors and can be made of aluminium, chrome, brass, uVPC or stainless steel.  The design of the Letter Box allows weather proofing by having an interior draught excluder.  Many Letter Boxes have spring loaded flaps to ensure that they close automatically and are weatherproof.   The slots in the door are usually horizontal, but can be vertical, and measure 30 cm by 5cm (12inches by 2 inches).

Letter boxes which are directly attached to your property  may be more beneficial if you regularly receive larger envelopes which will not fit through the standard slots.  .  The Letter Boxes can be mounted on the door and be made of stainless steel, cast aluminium, uVPC or wood.  Security of your mail may be an issue with this style of letter box and the slot should be small enough so that the mail cannot be retrieved once it has been delivered.  The front of the box usually has an aperture which can be opened with a key by the owner of the letter box.

Standard letter boxes on the street in North America consist of a metal box mounted on a post, usually with a tag which can be reset to indicate that mail has been delivered.  In the UK,  there is a selection of letter boxes which can be mounted by the roadside on posts or on walls for the convenience of the postman.  If you have a dog who does not like the postman, this may be an option for you as you can mount the post box outside the gate so that the postman does not have to come into the garden.  To keep your mail safe, the post box will have a key so that mail can be retrieved only by the owner.

Letter boxes for multi occupancy buildings usually consist of a bank of individual boxes with keys.  This style of letter box can be located either inside or outside the building with the numbers on the boxes corresponding to that of the apartment or office.   The Letter Boxes can be constructed to suit each building, with the same number of individual boxes made available for each company or residence.

All in all, Letter Boxes continue to be an important part of any communications, despite the phenomenal rise in the usage of email and electronic messaging.

Are you looking for larger letterboxes to hold more post and things like newspapers? Here at Mailbox Mania we sell a wide range of postboxes and letterboxes to suit every need. You’ll find different colours, materials, styles, and sizes.

For larger letterboxes, you may like our Medway Large Capacity Newspaper Post Box. This post box is large enough to hold more than one newspaper delivery or a couple of small packets. There is a plaque on the front reading “Newspapers.”

This post box is 460 mm high, 230 mm wide, and 150 mm deep. It has a newspaper box slot of 230 mm wide and 150 mm deep. It’s made of galvanized steel and is weather proof and rust resistant. It comes with a 5 year wararnrty, and is offered at only £34.99.

Another great choice for larger letterboxes is the Ripon Large Capacity Green Post Box. This is ideal for multiple newspaper or magazine deliveries as well as smaller parcels. It has top lid retrieval with no lock.

This post box is also made of galvanized steel, is weather and rust resistant, and has a large lid for easy emptying. It comes with a 3 year warranty, and is offered at only £52.99. This same post box also comes in a silver shade and a darker , “graphite” grey.

For more larger postboxes, look under the category labelled  “Extra Large Capacity Post Boxes.” For more information or for assistance, ring us on: 0 1943 463 998.

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These days, a great deal of the correspondence your company deals with will probably come through cyberspace. Indeed, emails and messages sent through networking sites are now a major part of business.

However, it is still vital that you have an attractive and functional letter box. Traditional post remains a highly important part of trading and without it, you might struggle to function.

When you are seeking a new mail box, you will no doubt be looking not only for great value but also for an object that looks attractive and is durable. This is where we come in here at Mailbox Mania. We are specialists in the field and know exactly what makes a great product.

That is why we provide a huge selection of offerings. For example, you might need an extra large capacity letter box to cope with the volume of mail you deal with. Also, we stock a parcel safe option, which can come in handy.

Meanwhile, you can be certain of the quality of the products we supply. We use the highest grade steel to ensure that the items you buy last longer. Not only does this save you hassle in the long run, it can also save you cash.

To ensure that your mail box looks the part, we produce offerings in a range of styles and colours, so you will be able to find something that matches your company perfectly.

If you are eager to find out more, simply have a look around our website.

Www.mailboxmania.co.uk is the premium purveyors of post boxes and mailboxes in the United Kingdom. We stock every kind of post-boxes imaginable in classic, contemporary and modern designs but some of our most stylish, popular and prestigious products are our steel mailboxes.

For example, our Avon steel postbox is a simple yet durable design available in a range of great colours. It is constructed from tough steel and has a top opening covered posting slot and is great value for money.

Another fantastic model from our premium selection of steel mailboxes is the Humber Steel post box, which is a stylish classically curved design with a fully covered front-opening mail slot. Designed to hold general mail and magazines, it is perfectly capable of holding A4 sized mail safely and securely.

Alternatively, fans of Americana will no doubt appreciate our iconic US steel/aluminium post-boxes, which will be familiar to anyone with knowledge of suburban and rural America and feature a little flag which indicated when the postman or post-woman has placed mail inside the box. Available in white or black steel models or white, black or silver aluminium models, these beautiful boxes are aesthetically attractive yet perfectly practical.

For extra strength and durability, we have an amazing selection of stainless steel post-boxes which will stand the twin tests of time and the harsh and changeable United Kingdom climate.

For our full range of brilliant letterboxes for all types of private and business locations, please take time to make yourself a lovely refreshing cup of tea before browsing our website at your leisure.

At www.mailboxmania.co.uk, we are just mad about mailboxes and letterboxes. For us, it is much more than a business; it is a way of life. We love the functionality and style of mailboxes, and the amazing ways designers have managed to make a household item which could have been regarded as mundane into a veritable work of art which is functional yet beautiful.

Despite advances in technology and the advent of e-mail,  we know that so called ‘snail mail’ will never be replaced by its electronic cousin. There is something wonderfully and magically tactile about receiving a letter from a loved one abroad, or even a correspondence from a highly regarded business colleague.  At Mailbox Mania, we hope to provide pristine and premium mailboxes and letterboxes to the public for generations to come. We feel privileged to have secured a place in the provision of perfect post-boxes and magnificent mailboxes.

We always ensure that the quality of our products is optimal and offer a selection which includes multi-occupancy boxes, steel gates and railing letterboxes, through the wall boxes, cast aluminium boxes, large capacity newspaper boxes and even anti-arson post-boxes.  Whatever your requirements and desires, we can advise you on the very best post-box for your residential or business property which will enhance the appearance of your property’s facade.  We always welcome enquiries from those who collect mailboxes as well as those who need them for more practical reasons.

The popularity of the post box is directly linked to the development of modern industrial urban societies and the extension of communication infrastructures in both Europe and America. So it is therefore inextricably intertwined with the development of our modern Western civilisations, and we are proud to be associated with such wonderful products.

Are you an individual with a big personality? If so, you probably love being different, and trying to stand out from the crowd. Well, here’s another way to do that—decorate your postbox! Why not make it a statement of your creativity and personality? Here are some ideas on how to decorate a postbox or letter box.

First, gather together some craft materials. You can use stickers, vinyl cling-ons, paints, glitter glue, and anything that you could glue onto the postbox or draw onto it with.

Now, get some ideas down on paper. Do a rough sketch of what you have in mind so that you can work from it with your final design. That way you will make fewer mistakes and you will have a basic idea of how your letter box will look when it’s finished.

If you want to do a flower/garden theme, you could use flower stickers and paint stems and blaids of grass with green paint. Be sure to use waterproof paint, or go over the whole box with a waterproof finish when you are done so it won’t be spoiled by the weather.

Another idea is to paint the outside with little windows and doors as if it were a house or barn. You could even paint little animal faces looking out of the windows of your barn.

Bring a smile to the faces of everyone who sees your new post box. Be creative, colourful, and express your personality to the world.

If you are planning to buy a letter box for your house or flat, you may be unsure of what type of box to buy, or where to buy it. Here are some ideas and suggestions to help you decide form a variety of letterboxes.

First, find a company that offers a good variety of choice, such as Mailbox Mania. They offer many different styles, sizes, shapes, and colours of letterboxes.

Now, figure out what kind of letterbox you need. Do you get a newspaper delivered? If so, you will want a box large enough to hold your post along with a newspaper. Do you have parcels delivered? Again, you’ll need a large box. Do you like traditional looking boxes? You may want a red one or a stainless steel one. Or, if you want a modern looking one, you could ven choose a plastic one.

Decide what will look good on your gate, fence, door, or the side of your house. For instance, if you have a red door, a red box might look good — but then it might also be harder for the postman to spy from the road and he might not realize you have a box. Choose a colour that is visible but that you think looks good.

Mailbox Mania offers letter boxes in the following colours: red, green, black, white, silver, and stainless steel. There should be something for everyone.

Once you find the box you like, simply purchase, and have it put up on your door or gate, or wherever you want it mounted. If you need permission first, make sure to obtain it.

Keeping your correspondence safe is just as important whether you live in a building with three other flats, or a hundred others. With identity fraud on the rise, it might not even be your neighbours you have to look out for, but any number of visitors or contractors that might pass through your building.

Many smaller apartment blocks, and even some larger ones, still do not have individual mailboxes, but instead have a single letter box and let each occupant collect their own mail from the jumbled pile scattered across the floor or stuffed into a recess. If you want to keep your items safe, purchasing – or insisting upon being supplied – your own personal letter box is essential.

Multi-occupancy mailboxes are available in many styles, designed specifically to fit in or outside of any communal dwelling, whether you need two or two hundred. They can be attached to any wall or fitted into any recess meaning that gaining security doesn’t mean you necessarily have to lose a great deal of space. There is also the option to purchase predesigned versions for those who don’t want to have to choose separate letter boxes, surrounds and fixings.

Whatever your needs, Mailbox Mania can meet any requirements you may have, whether you need them freestanding, recessed or wall fixed. There are a wide range of colours to suit any colour scheme and a range of sizes to suit anyone, bringing you great quality, making your life that little bit simpler and giving you peace of mind all at the same time.

Mailboxes don’t have to be masculine monstrosities. For those living off the beaten track, or simply those with a flavour for something a little more interesting and less intrusive than cutting a big hole in the front door, mailboxes can be both a practical answer and one that lends character to your garden and property.

While larger, stainless steel letterboxes might be more practical in terms of holding larger items and surviving any weather our fickle country might throw at it, they aren’t always particularly easy on the eye. If you are more interested in keeping the look of your carefully manicured garden in tact, then there are plenty of more rustic looking letterboxes that are equally tough against the weather.

Going for a more classic or interesting look, doesn’t have to mean you have to try and find something made a hundred years ago from rotting wood and tree sap. There are plenty of great quality items made from cast aluminium which are hard-wearing, attractive and versatile. For those with an eye for something more kitsch and quirky, there is also a range of US style mailboxes which are both durable and weatherproof, complete with the red flag to indicate when mail is ready to be collected.

Whatever style you need, we at Mailbox Mania are sure to have everything you need to ensure that neither looks nor practicality are overlooked and rather than being a blot on the landscape, your mailbox could add just the right amount of class that you are looking for.