{"id":2663,"date":"2023-01-01T20:19:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T01:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valmontofmilton.com\/?page_id=2663"},"modified":"2023-01-02T18:58:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T23:58:31","slug":"mailboxes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valmontofmilton.com\/?page_id=2663","title":{"rendered":"Mailbox\/Mailbox Post"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In 2022, Valmont standardized on a new neighborhood design for our mailboxes and mailbox posts. Below is information on parts, construction blueprints, and other information should you need to repair or replace your mailbox\/mailbox post.
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Blueprints<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please follow these specifications carefully should you need to repair or replace your mailbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parts List<\/strong>

The parts for our mailbox\/mailbox post can be ordered from both Amazon and Home Depot. There may be other vendors. We have provided links below to some of the vendors where these can be found as of 1\/2023.

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Part<\/strong><\/td>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/td>Part Number<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Vendor<\/strong><\/td>Price as of 12\/2022<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Stain<\/td>Minwax<\/td>70047<\/td>Weathered Oak Wood Finish Oil-Based Wood Stain (Quart)<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>13.48<\/td><\/tr>
Top Band<\/td>Ozco<\/td>51786<\/td>Ironwood 6×6 Post Band, (1 per Pack)<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>47.53<\/td><\/tr>
Base Plates<\/td>Ozco<\/td>51790<\/td>Ironwood 6×6 Faux Post Base Plates (1 per Pack)<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>57.89<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td><\/td>Note: At Home Depot, you can special order this part.  It is SKU 1001710054 and called “OWT Ornamental Wood Ties – Ironwood 6 in x 6in Galvanized ST”<\/td>Home Depot<\/a><\/td>57.89<\/td><\/tr>
Support Brace<\/td>Ozco<\/td>51718<\/td>Ironwood 4-inch Rafter Clips, (10 per Pack), Black<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>125.80<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844710<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 0<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844711<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 1<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844712<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 2<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.99<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844713<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 3<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844714<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 4<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844715<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 5<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844716<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 6<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844717<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 7<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844718<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 8<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>7.20<\/td><\/tr>
Number<\/td>Hillman<\/td>844719<\/td>Distinction Black Upgraded 5″ Floating House Number – 9<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>8.48<\/td><\/tr>
Mailbox<\/td>Architectural Mailboxes<\/td>950020B-10<\/td>Centennial Black, Extra Large, Steel, Post Mount Mailbox with Premium Silver Handle and Flag<\/td>Amazon<\/a><\/td>74.41<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>Home Depot<\/a><\/td>75.94<\/td><\/tr>
Post<\/td><\/td>6x6x10<\/td>6 in. x 6 in. x 10 ft. Rough Green Western Red Cedar Timber<\/td>Home Depot<\/a><\/td>152.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n



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Post Installation – USPS requirements<\/strong>

The US Postal Service has strict guidelines on installing mailbox posts and mailboxes. Please ensure you adhere to these guidelines to prevent disruption to your mail service.
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Where to Place Your Mailbox<\/strong>

Position your mailbox 41\u2033 to 45\u2033 from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Place your mailbox 6\u2033 to 8\u2033 back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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