Abacus Construction Index

 

USA: Mail Boxes: Mailbox Manufacturers

 

 

ABOUT MAILBOXES

 

There are two main types of mail box: single residential mailboxes, and multiple mailboxes for use in apartments and commercial premises. Single residential mailboxes may be made of steel, aluminium, or timber, and are usually mounted on a post which is concreted into the ground. Many residential mail boxes feature an indicator flag which can be manually set, and which shows whether mail has been delivered. Multiple mail boxes are available in a wide range of sizes and designs, including mailboxes which can accept mail from outside the building, but can be opened from within the building.

 

For those wishing to make a more individual statement, novelty residential mailboxes are also available, in the shapes of dogs, cats, tropical birds, farm animals, wild animals, cars, trains, and aeroplanes. 

 

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LEADING USA MAILBOX MANUFACTURERS

 

The following leading mail box manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of mail boxes, including online catalogs, colors and materials for mail boxes, and care and maintenance of mail boxes.

 

Charnstrom: Mail Boxes. Charnstrom, based in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a leading manufacturer of mail handling equipment, including mail boxes. The Charnstrom range of mail boxes includes: Apartment Style Mailboxes, Commercial Mailboxes, Commercial Cluster Mailboxes, Heavy Duty Mailboxes, Locking Mailboxes, Mail Collection Boxes, Interoffice Mailboxes, Outdoor Mailboxes, Private Mailboxes, Recessed Mailboxes, Residential Mailboxes, and Wall Mounted Mailboxes. Charnstrom also supplies: Mail Sorters, Mail Carts, Mail Bags, Hampers & Movers, Lockers & Shelving, and Mailroom Furniture.

 

Postal Products Unlimited: Mail Boxes. Postal Products Unlimited, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a leading manufacturer of mail boxes. It specialises in the supply of 4C Horizontal Mailboxes, which since October 2006 have been mandatory on all new construction projects. The 4C Mailboxes are approved by the US Postal Service, are made from high strength and stainless steel, have a flush surface design with concealed hinges, have a double wall door design, and have four locking points including the hinge side. The outgoing mail slot has a saw tooth guard to prevent mail being fished out.

 

The Mail House: Mail Boxes. The Mail House, which is based in Mokena, Illinois, and has been established since 1981, makes house-shaped mailboxes out of Western Red Cedar. Various designs are available, all taking the form of a small house with a chimney. The indicator flag is incorporated in the chimney. All hinges are in brass, with handles in wood or brass. Some designs feature miniature four-paned windows. All Mail House mail boxes are shipped unstained. Four different timber post designs are available, each of which has a decorative bracket. House numbers and stains are also supplied.

 

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO MAILBOXES

 

American Hardware Manufacturers Association

Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

North American Retail Hardware Association

Wikipedia Article on Letter Boxes

 

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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