Choosing a Mailbox
There are several subtle but important differences in mailbox types. Make sure you are selecting the right type for your home.
Center Mount
Center mount mailboxes are very well suited for locations where you have less than 3 feet of space behind the curb. This style allows the post to be mounted in the available space without the mailbox overhanging the street where it is more likely to be hit by a vehicle or snow plow.
Front Mount
Front mount is the classic mailbox style, and the best option if you have the space. It moves the post back where it is further from the road and less likely to be impacted by plowed snow that can contain rocks and ice. For best results, there should be a minimum of 3 feet of space behind the curb where the mailbox is to be installed.
Rear Access
Rear access mailboxes are perfect for busy roads. This means you can access the mail safely from behind the mailbox without needing to step out into the street. Rear access mailboxes are almost always center mounted on the post since the rear of the mailbox needs to be accessible.
Locking
LOCKING LOCKING LOCKING Rear access mailboxes are perfect for busy roads. This means you can access the mail safely from behind the mailbox without needing to step out into the street. Rear access mailboxes are almost always center mounted on the post since the rear of the mailbox needs to be accessible.