
Type, material, parcel compartment, lock and colour together determine whether you will enjoy your mailbox for years. We set out the choices, using design mailboxes as examples.
You do not buy a mailbox every day. Those who do it right look beyond the price and pay attention to five things: the type, the material, the parcel capacity, the lock and the colour. In this guide we go through them one by one.
The location of your mailbox determines the type. A freestanding mailbox stands on a base or post at the driveway or garden path. A built-in mailbox sits flush in a wall or facade and is barely noticeable. A surface-mounted model hangs on an existing wall.
If you choose corrosion-resistant aluminium with a high-quality paint finish, the colour stays deep and even, even on a north-facing facade. Aluminium does not rust and remains lightweight.
If you order online often, look at a parcel mailbox. That way you no longer have to stay home for a delivery. Pay attention to the internal dimensions: they determine which parcel size fits.
Choose between a classic cylinder lock, a combination lock without a key or a model with smart operation. Not every model is smart: link that choice to the model you choose.
With more than 2000 RAL colours you can match the mailbox to your facade, your joinery or your front door. A black mailbox is timeless, but a custom colour can be just what completes your home.
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