How does this box hold up against snow being thrown by plows?
2077775
I don't live in snow country; I'm in Texas. The post is heavy duty, the box is a medium grade thickness. If your expecting snow plows, I would place a plastic trash can over it to absorb the impact and not scratch the paint on the box.
2077776
So far, even with our extreme cold and snow, our mailbox is holding up well.
136721
I live in Mass and it has survived the winter!!! And I happen to live in the country's "snowiest city" this year. No one is in it right now, but it's in my chicken run and my girls use it as a large nesting box. I will be using it for spring chicks this spring, but it is too small to house large breed chickens. I used to keep 2 silkies in there who I no longer have. I'm shocked actually. i can't promise it's weather proof as far as drafts go, my girls don't use it as an actual coop anymore. But there's a good 3 feet of snow on that thing and it's held up well.
1249025
No. Though the box is cedar, the top consists of two boards, slightly separated. I would be afraid of rain or melting snow leaking in.
2039769
Weather will not be a factor on this box. It's solidly constructed, injection molded plastic. It doesn't become brittle when cold.
1732531
The door is held with friction fit, the door is inset with a sill over it and keeps all the weather and plow slush out.Love the "you have mail" indicator, so I can tell at a glance when the box has been opened / mail received.
651563
We only have the shovel for a few months. We used it through 3 snow storms. So far, it seems to be holding up pretty well. It has not chipped.
588090
I sure didn't have a problem with it. We had quite a bit of snow this winter and mine worked perfectly. Mine is pretty exposed to the west and north so could be the snow was blown off. I love mine. Saves trips out to the mailbox.
1651332
I have used mine in all snow levels and conditions and it work great. I adjusted the height so it can clear snow all the way down to the concrete. When clearing 1"-2" of snow I basically use it like a plow.
1328190
I've used it through 2 winters and at times it was buried under snow. No problems.
1183794
Been up almost two years and it has held up well. Winds don't faze it and it handled snow well. The recommend filling the posts with peas gravel! Do it! Makes the structure very sturdy. Love it!
2214314
Durable heavy plastic. I have it mounted on utility pole. It has survived rain, snow, ice and high winds. Great purchase!
1217120
It's sturdy and the surface area of the roof is not that big. I don't think snow load is an issue.Can't say how it will do long term in very cold temps. My brother has a similar unit he has owned for probably 10 years. He has moved it 2x. It is holding up great. He is just north of NYC so below zero is not common.It is not hard to put together, but my 10 y.o. helped and he had to kick something to get everything to line up and he broke off a small piece.It is still sturdy despite that. I am very happy with it.
1501289
Mine held up to a rough Michigan winter. You're supposed to knock off excess snow throughout the season but I only did that if it was more than about 4 inches at a time
2080566
I have not tried the plow type. However let me tell you this. I am a leg amputee and this shovel works great for me. I can clear snow from a large driveway and it is not a problem.
52115
I have used it, and still using it! It works great! I use it for plowing so I would say it gets used a lot, never had any issues with it!
1337833
While it can withstand snow, as it melts it will go right through. I keep mine on all year as it keeps away most spring to fall debris and add a winter cover on top of it. I love this cover.. great purchase.
1619810
Just bought it this summer, no experience with snow yet, but the frame is strong and it has a good pitch, snow should slide off.