Finding the right mailbox for your commercial business or
residential area can seem overwhelming. That’s why today we’re going to break
down the 5 things you need to take into consideration when shopping for
centralized mailboxes.
1. Keep Parcels In
Mind
Amazon Prime sent 5 billion packages in 2017, and that’s
only Amazon. With so much ecommerce business in the modern world, parcel
delivery is something you have to consider when choosing CBUs.
You can choose to invest in CBUs with parcel lockers built
in, or you can buy individual parcel lockers that are separate. Parcel lockers,
whether built-in or not, are designed to hold most parcels easily and securely.
These parcel lockers easily hold larger parcels, though oversized parcels will
likely be unable to fit.
Adding one parcel locker per ten tenant compartments is now
required for new construction, so keep that in mind.
2. Make Sure
Mailboxes Have Security Features
Ensuring that all mail arrives to tenants safely needs to be
your highest priority. Our CBUs are constructed from stainless steel and
durable aluminum t0 prevent theft and vandalism.
You’ll want to invest in mailboxes that include lock cams,
reduced pry points, wrapped hinges, security locks developed by the USPS, and
closed master doors. All of these features will help prevent theft.
3. Consider Price
Cluster box units are a single secure unit. This makes them
both easy and inexpensive to install compared to other mailbox options.
They also require less space than other types of mailboxes,
because you are able to create one space along a wall or outside to have these
units installed.
4. Buy For The
Elements
Make sure the mailbox you choose is weather resistant. You’ll
want a mailbox that is also resistant to corrosion and rust. Even if your
mailboxes will be relatively protected from the elements, having these extra
protections will make your mailbox last longer, saving you more money.
5. Getting
Replacement Parts Is Easy
Tenants are going to lose their keys and there is no
avoiding it, so make sure you invest in a CBU that makes replacing keys and
locks easy.
For example, we provide 3 keys with our mailboxes making it
very easy for you to replace them should a key be lost.