Mail slot mailboxes are door or wall mail slots. As residential mailboxes, mail slots are more common in Europe than they are in North America. In Europe, mailboxes are more commonly called letterboxes.
For people who cannot get to an outside mailbox (such as a wall mounted mailbox), a door or wall mail slot could be a better alternative; especially elders or people with mobility problems that currently have walk up mail delivery. Be sure to check with your local post office first.
Horizontal mail slot Mailboxes are relatively inexpensive and can be installed on doors or through a wall.
Oct 21, 2017 - This draft stopper was the perfect tool for the job. Works way better than I expected for Sliding Glass door. The adhesive for securing the door is very sticky, perfect for the amount of opening & closing a door goes through. 1 slide slot stopper. Net weight: about 110g. Due to the light and screen difference, the item's color may be slightly different from the pictures. Anyway we will try our best to avoid this kind of thing.
Mail slots are easily accessible and provide a very secure way to receive your mail while remaining in the comfort of your home.
Auth Florence Mail Slot
An affordable door mail slot can be very nostalgic looking and is one of the more accessible locations for receiving your mail. Mail slot mailboxes should be installed at a reasonable height for yourself, as well as for the mail carrier.
This spring hinged aluminum mail slot by Auth Florence Manufacturing accepts standard sized mail and is designed for use in semi-protected environments. Avoid installing this mail slot mailbox in any area that will be directly exposed to the elements.
Optional mail slot accessories include a steel liner and back plate frame. Auth Florence mail slot mailboxes can be custom engraved and you can choose from nearly a dozen different powder coat finishes including antique bronze, antique copper, black, gold, and silver speck.
European Mail Slot
The European mail slot (or letterbox) is the most common type of mailbox used throughout Europe.
In North America, European style mail slot mailboxes can be found on older homes and are also great options for elderly residents or people with disabilities or mobility problems.
This US made stainless steel modern mail slot with satin brush finish is very popular and includes a rear plate.
Executive Mail Slot by Streetscape
Hand cut and handmade by US artisans, these rugged mail slot mailboxes have a natural brass finish in polished antique patina and requires no maintenance.
Each mail slot is a truly unique piece with a finish that will age and darken gracefully over time.
This is a handmade wall mail slot by Streetscape and also includes a solid brass mail chute.
Mail Slot with Collection Box by Auth Florence
This is a complete wall mail slot system by Auth Florence Manufacturing and includes a spring-hinged mail slot door, a “through wall” steel liner and a steel compartment mail collection box with aluminum frame.
Although designed for through-the-wall mail slot delivery, this system is best installed in a semi-protected area so that it is not directly exposed to the elements.
Auth Florence mail slot mailboxes are available in anodized aluminum or powder coat finishes.
Size of Mail Slot Mailboxes
When choosing a mail slot mailbox, you may want to consider the size of the mail slot you want to purchase to ensure that your carrier can fit larger pieces of mail through, such as magazines or small parcels.
Be sure to also consider the location you will be installing the mail slot mailbox to ensure the space and height requirements will work for both you and your mail carrier.
In general, mail slot mailboxes are far more secure than regular (non-locking) wall mount or curbside mailboxes.
To avoid mail that is passed through a mail slot falling to the floor, one can purchase mail slot accessories like a mail slot basket or the Auth Florence mail slot with collection box, as indicated above.
Order Mail Slot Mailboxes Online
Mail slot mailboxes are convenient, secure solutions for mail delivery, especially for seniors and people with mobility issues.
Talk to our mailbox experts at MailboxWorks about personalizing your mail slot mailbox. Let us custom engrave “U.S. Mail”, your address, or your name on your mail slot.
You can purchase Mail Slot Mailboxes online or for more information about our selection of mail slot products Contact MailboxWorks or call us toll-free at (866) 717-4943.
No really, I’m serious. What could be the longest running international joke between the US and those Canucks to the North is an actual bona fide product. It would be like West Virginia creating an outhouse that played dueling banjos while you went, and calling it the “Deliverance Model”. Whether it was poor (or good) commercial sense to name Canadian-produced insulated mail slots Draft Dodgers is up to you, but its design is pretty cool.
These mail slots come in two halves that are adjustable to complement doors 1 9/16 inches to 3 1/8 inches. However, as with most things in life a little engineering can make these mail slots fit any door or wall size. I recommend T-Rex duct tape, which you learn about in a later post, but the Draft Dodger distributer has their recommendations as well.
What sets the Draft Dodger apart from ordinary mail slots is their insulation and dirt stopping barrier. Both interior and exterior flaps are insulated with seals to keep the cold air out of the house and the hot air in. Not only are these mail slots insulated with seals around the flaps but also with a thick layer of brushes between the two flaps. This added line of defense keeps dirt, air and peeping Tom’s (or in my case Jane’s) out. It has more defense and filtering agents than the pentagon, or so wikileaks seems to suggest.
Diy Mail Slot Draft Stopper Box
The body of the Draft Dodger is made up of heavy duty plastic, and, protected metal flaps help keep rust at bay. Top that off with nylon torsion rods which double as springs for the flaps and you’ve got a sealed insulated mail slot that can handle those fierce Saskatchewan winters and even those not so fierce in Palm Beach Florida.
Diy Mail Slot Draft Stopper Projections
Draft Dodgers come in two models and two sizes: The Sleeveless Surface Mount and the ELITE Draft Dodger (also known as the ….well I leave that blank to avoid any uproar). Both of these come in regular letter size but the Elite also comes in a magazine size, which is 1 3/8 inches wider. You also get 6 more color choices with the Elite and a larger swing of about 35 degrees on the flap. The Draft Dodgers web site looks like it’s still a work in progress (the photos section has moderately creepy teen and surfing dog photos), but the site does provide the basics on both models and their finishes. The cost is a modest 35 dollars for the Sleeveless and starting out at 47 dollars for the ELITE model. With prices like these we could all afford to dodge the draft.