Wood post rots in ground in Florida, any other way to install this mailbox?
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I believe this mailbox comes with a metal post and does not require a wood post, which is why I purchased it. So far I have had no problem with it.
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There is no wood in this mailbox or post it is 100% aluminum so no worries about rot.all you need is a post hole digger a bag of quick Crete. Dig hole pour in quick creet use a level tamp down dry quick creet till firm I used a broom stick handle. pour water on quick Crete let cure overnight bolt mailbox on pole and your done. Real easy.
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A wood post is not used. The metal pole is inserted in the hole with concrete surrounding it.
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Bernard, This comes with a metal post that you concrete into the ground and then the outer shell slides down over it. No wood is needed or can be used with this system.
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We purchased The Hampton Aluminum Mailbox and Post System, Black from The Mailbox Guys. The mail box came with an aluminum post.
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Hi Janie, a wood post will do just fine as long as it in good condition and the post is set in the ground properly.
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The post should be at least 4 to 5 feet out of the ground. You'll also need add two 2x4's to two sides of the 4x4 because of the size of the mailbox post is larger than the 4x4.
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I used a wood box from a hobby store. I just placed the base side up. I also put in an off/on toggle switch.
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The mailbox has to be secured with lag bolts and it would be very difficult to fasten it to concrete. The opening for the post is three sides fixed and one side open. It does not slide down over the post.
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I buried two 4x4 posts in the ground and attached the panel between the posts. Just make sure the spacing between the posts is slightly wider than the width of the panel and always use stainless steel screws on cedar wood.
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The mailbox does not fit over the post. It attaches 'via the bracket that come with the mailbox.
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As I remember, the mailbox has a recessed area on the bottom. I cut a board to fit the recess, about 3/4" thick. With the board then mounted on the top of the post that's in the ground. I placed the mailbox on the board & screwed through the overhang, into the board. It makes it secure.
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I had the same problem, but I put a thick towel over the top of the post and took a short mallet to it. you could do the same thing with a hammer. (lightly tap with pressure, lol dont go beating it up.)
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The mailbox is exceptional quality with high quality steel and strength but the post does not begin to match the strength of the box. I would get a 4x4 post from a local welding shop while you get the custom bracket made. And have them powder coated to match the box
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my mailbox is mounted to a wood fence. My son in law placed it on a piece of wood and nailed it to the fence. Hope this helps you.
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There are two screws that fit into holes on the back of the inside of the mailbox. Mine is screwed into a wooden fence. I'm not sure how you would affix it to a brick wall, but anything that takes a screw should work.
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There is a hole in the base that is made for a long screw to bolt it to the post that goes into the ground. (We did not bother to secure it, but I can't imagine someone stealing such a large mailbox.)
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This is a old fashion mailbox. you fit a board under it and attach that to a post and sit the box on top the board and put screws into the bottom sides.......it's the only way I know to attach it.......
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The box I bought had different screw hole patterns than my old mailbox. I had to saw off the old screws and inserted new screws on the exact hole as the new mailbox. You need to drill in the new bolts using a drill (impact drill will be much easier) and these bolts can be purchased at any Home Depot. I think I only used 2" bolts which gave me enough length for the nuts. Hope this helps.
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You will need a mountng bracket kit. Which runs $15-25 & make sure it fits the size of this mailbox.
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Recommend bottom bolting bottom of mailbox to top of arm , also pre drill rear. Vertical inside of mail box and tap drill & screw to vertical portion of post , this will secure mailbox and stabilize it .