A sturdy, lockable mailbox constructed in steel, wood, or a tough polyethylene material offers a perfect solution for securing mail from prying eyes or a would-be thief. These lock boxes often eliminate the threat of mail being stolen, all in a compact package that is impact resistant and weather resistant (snow or rain).
A mail hatch or slot is no different to a standard mailbox for a postal person making the daily delivery. All items of post will drop down a chute, often angled to prevent back scooping, to lie at the foot of a safe chamber. On visiting a mailbox, a homeowner just needs to unlock the lower region, with a standard key, to retrieve all postal items.
Secure mailboxes for a residential property to a small business concessions can hold up to 2000 cu inch in storage space. Often sufficient to accept a weekends worth of mail for a business to a lot longer for a private home. These mailboxes are able to accept all standard sized letters, as well as larger packages and parcels, although still being thin enough to fit in the slot.
Mounting a mail box is often a straightforward project to take on with a need to attach to a concrete wall or a secure post or stake. Once affixed outside it is often a benefit to seal all screw holes with a silicone to prevent leaks, which often results in sodden mail.
A lockable security mailbox is available in a selection of attractive designs, in a material that's rust, peel, and fade resistant, and offers an ability to stand-up to numerous actions of attack or vandalism.