A mailbox that only accepts thin letters quickly becomes too cramped once a magazine or A4 envelope has to go through the slot. When choosing, you therefore look at two things: how wide the opening is and how much space there is inside. The Maximus and WALL are good examples of this.
Whether a magazine or a large envelope slides in easily depends on the slot and on what lies behind it. A wide opening alone is not enough: the item must also be able to rest inside without being pinched against the back wall or the lid. So look at both the opening and the usable depth and height of the interior compartment.
A4 mail is rarely the problem, because a standard A4 envelope is flat. Magazines and catalogues are thicker and less flexible. If you want to receive them without creases, a model with a generous slot and a deep compartment is the logical choice. If you are unsure whether your item will fit, measure its thickness and width and compare them with the opening of the model. An authorised retailer can help you with that.
The Maxus is designed for those who receive a lot of thick mail. The model combines a wide opening with a spacious interior compartment, so magazines and large envelopes rest comfortably. Like the other letterboxes in this overview, it is made of aluminium and available in a wide colour palette, with more than 2000 RAL colours, so it matches the facade or the joinery.
The WALL is the built-in variant for those who want to integrate the letterbox into the wall. Here too you get a generous opening, but the model disappears into the wall surface, which suits a sleek architectural style. Would you rather have a parcel letterbox for larger deliveries, or see all the models side by side? At brievenbuskopen.eu we show only design letterboxes, so you can compare at your leisure.
A spacious letterbox only works well if it is mounted at the right height. Too low means bending down for the postman, too high is awkward for whoever empties the box. Align the placement with everyday practice and with bpost guidelines for the position of the letterbox.
Also consider wind and weather. A covered setup or a sheltered facade reduces rain ingress, which benefits the contents. A combination lock, as on certain models, also keeps the mail out of reach of others without you needing a key. That way the contents stay neat, even when you are away for a while.
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Look for a wide opening and a spacious interior, so that thick magazines do not get stuck. The Maximus offers this as a surface-mounted model, the WALL as a built-in model. Both are available in aluminium and in more than 2000 RAL colours. Measure your thickest item of mail and compare it with the opening.
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