What Is a Step 2 mailbox?

What Is a Step 2 mailbox?

The Step2 MailMaster® Plus Mailbox is an all-in-one mailbox with a molded-in newspaper compartment. This Step2 All-In-One Mailbox includes a molded-in newspaper compartment. This durable mailbox will keep your mail safe and clean until you retrieve it.

What are the parts of a mailbox?

Parts of a Mailbox

  • Wooden Frame. The wooden frame consists of the two sides, the front and the back.
  • Mailbox Door or Lid. The mailbox door or lid is the part of the mailbox that can be moved or opened, so the mail can be retrieved.
  • Lock.
  • Hooks for Newspapers.
  • Installation Pole.

How do you install a mailbox on an existing metal post?

How Do You Install A Mailbox On An Existing Metal Post?

  1. Gather Your Materials.
  2. Find The Best Placement For The Mailbox.
  3. Place The Bracket Onto The Post.
  4. Attach Your Mailbox To The Bracket.
  5. Secure Materials.
  6. Take Measurements And Cut Wood.
  7. Center And Install Wood Plank.

What’s the red thing on mailbox?

The purpose of a mailbox flag, properly known as a carrier signal flag, is to signal to the postal carrier that there is mail in the box that the customer wants picked up and delivered to its destination.

What is the flap on a mailbox called?

It’s not uncommon for mailboxes to feature an adjustable flag on the side. Known as the carrier signal flag, it’s commonly used by homeowners and business owners to alert mail couriers to the presence of outgoing mail.

How deep should you bury a mailbox post?

The Federal Highway Administration recommends:

  1. A 4″ x 4″ wooden support or a 2″-diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe.
  2. Avoid unyielding and potentially dangerous supports, like heavy metal pipes, concrete posts, and farm equipment (e.g., milk cans filled with concrete).
  3. Bury your post no more than 24″ deep.

Can my mailbox flag be gold?

The mailbox may be any color. The carrier signal flag can be any color except any shade of green, brown, white, yellow or blue.