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The days when the postman rang the door every day to bring letters or parcels are long gone. Today, every house has one or more mailboxes, so that the deliverer no longer has to walk upstairs, downstairs and thus can do his job much faster. In large tenements, the numerous mailboxes are usually in the hallway of the ground floor. But there are also many buildings where the deliverer does not have to enter the house. For single-family homes this is already the rule for practical reasons. These house mailboxes can be integrated into the front door, mounted on the wall or be free without direct contact with the house.

And of course, there is also a standard that prescribes what minimum requirements a letterbox must meet. Regardless of the type of installation you choose, according to European Standard EN 13724, your mailbox must be large enough so that the mail carrier can deposit at least one C4 envelope in it without folding or otherwise damaging the envelope. The slot of the mailbox must be at least 230 mm wide and 30 mm high.

A freestanding mailbox has some advantages. If a mailbox is mounted on the wall of the house, on the front door or on the fence, the ground will be damaged in any way. This is particularly problematic when the outer wall is provided with a heat insulating insulation layer. This is one of the reasons why homeowners are increasingly opting for freestanding mailboxes. The delivery staff are pleased because they can do their job much more effectively in this way, because these mailboxes are more accessible. The disadvantage is that an area for the installation of the mailbox is needed. When cleaning the footpath or the front yard, the feet of the Letterboxespossibly disturbing.

Selection criteria when purchasing a freestanding mailbox

The first question that you need to answer before buying a freestanding mailbox: What is the minimum size of the mailbox? If only your family’s mail needs to be deposited in it, it’s probably easy to clarify this point, because you can pretty well gauge the number of shipments that arrive on average daily. If you are away for a little while and the box can not be emptied daily, you should plan rather generously, so that the place is also sufficient. If you have subscribed to a newspaper, an additional storage option is recommended. This can be a separate tray or a role. It gets a bit more difficult if you plan a mailbox system for several tenants. Then the individual box can usually only be so large that it certainly meets the EN 13724.

Since the free-standing mailbox is exposed to wind and weather unprotected, it must necessarily be made of a high quality material. A carefully crafted stainless steel post box is stainless and proves to be weatherproof. Mailboxes made of stainless steel look good and are easy to clean. So you can be sure that you will enjoy your new mailbox for many years.

Mailboxes that meet high standards

Most homeowners opt for a mailbox that is mounted on the wall of the house, on the door or fence. Freestanding mailboxes are much less common, yet the selection of freestanding mailboxes is large enough to find a model that meets both the norm and the requirements of the homeowner, while making it easier for the deliverer. Owners of a single-family home, looking for a freestanding mailbox with a good value for money, could use the stainless steel Stand mailboxliked with newspaper compartment of Maxstore. Simple-elegant design, clean workmanship and high-quality material (V2A steel) are the convincing characteristics of this freestanding mailbox. An extra wide letter slot and an additional newspaper rollfacilitate the deliverer’s work.

Nostalgics may like the antique English letterbox from Maxstore. This model will definitely stand out when you set it up in front of your house! The one meter high stand letterbox is modeled on the English model up to the last detail. The mail slot is provided with a lid so that no rain can penetrate. The volume of the mailbox can be varied with the help of a shelf. Open the door of the mailbox, nothing can fall out. This eye-catching stand letterbox is made of stainless cast aluminum. You can choose from many colors, from the typical red to the noble bronze tone.