Looking to buy a new mailbox? We’ve compiled this nice,
handy guide to help you out.
Residential
mailboxes:
The most basic step is to decide if you want a wall mount
mailbox or a post mount mailbox. Depending on where you live, there may be
regulations stating exactly where your mailbox must be placed.
Next, choose a style of mailbox you like. Choose something
simple, something styled, or something unique. We recommend you choose a type
of mailbox that fits well with the type of home you have.
Follow instructions when installing your new mailbox. The
USPS has some posted guidelines HERE.
Commercial mailboxes:
First, you need to figure out who is going to be
distributing mail to your mailboxes. Is it the USPS, or someone else within the
building? Commercial mailboxes may come with a postal lock or a private master
lock. Always be sure the units you are looking at are USPS approved.
Now you have to calculate how many tenant doors you need.
This is the big determining factor in what options you have. You need to know
this, and also how much space you have for your unit(s).
Next decide if you want your unit to be wall mounted, or if
you need a pedestal. Wall mounted units can accommodate more tenants than a
pedestal unit. Pedestal units generally can serve only 16 tenants, maximum.
Pedestal boxes can be easily installed outdoors to concrete.
Determine what type of unit you want in terms of style. Do
you want something standard, or something decorative? Do you want to include a
parcel locker, or handle package delivery with another method? Once you choose
a unit all that’s left to do is buy and install!
Looking for a commercial mailbox? We have plenty of options
at DirectClustermailboxes.com!
You can check out our main site, PostalProducts.com,
to find a link to residential mailboxes.
