subject: Keep Your Mail Safe With a Stainless Steel Mailbox [print this page] Author: Mark Thomas Walters Author: Mark Thomas Walters
Traditional mail (also referred to as snail mail) is still very important, even in this age of instant communications. It may not be as widely used as it was once, but there will always still be a need for it.
The reason is that as convenient as electronic communications are, they will never be able to deliver physical items. Then, there are also some messages that people prefer to not send electronically due, for example, to concerns over privacy.
The public see snail mail as a safe and secure method of sending something, be it a birthday card or a check, from A to B, and statistics show that the vast majority of items do indeed make it to their place of delivery without any problems. What people neglect though is the safety and security of items once they have been delivered and are no longer the responsibility of the postal service.
To protect your mail, both from human mischief and the natural elements, a stainless steel mailbox is not only advisable, but essential. Yet, despite the low cost of them relative to the items that they protect, most people still do not have one.
Stainless steel has proven itself over the years to be a first class material from which to make a whole range of products. The reason being that it is strong, secure and durable. These are the exact qualities that you want your mailbox to have.
Security is obviously of the utmost importance in relation to a mailbox, and a stainless steel mailbox is about as secure as you can get. By getting one with a combination lock, or a lock and key, too, then thieves, who generally look for the easiest possible target, will leave your mailbox alone.
As well as being functional, stainless steel mailboxes are also more stylish than other types of mailboxes. They come in various shapes, colors and sizes, so you will have no problem finding one that matches your personal tastes.
Try not to let the look and style of a mailbox determine your final purchase though. Before considering how a mailbox looks, you should first consider the following points...
- Is the mailbox made from a good grade of steel, which is of sufficient thickness?
- Are the door hinge and pin made of a heavy duty steel that will not rust?
- Is the flag on the mailbox sturdy and strong?
- Does it have a gasket lining on the inside of the mailbox door?
- Does the mailbox have proper certification from the postal authority?
There are plenty of stainless steel mailboxes on the market that meet all those criteria so do not settle for a sub-standard one. If you make the right purchase, your mailbox could literally last you more than 10 years.
So far as price goes, you will need to pay a little extra for a stainless mailbox than you would need to pay for an ordinary one but, in the long term, it is definitely worth it. By paying an extra $20 or so now, you can have the peace of mind that your post will be as safe as possible.About the Author:
