4 Welding Upgrades Ideal for Mailboxes

Most days of the week, homeowners with a mailbox will walk out and check their mail. While you usually accept the process as it is, you can improve your mailbox in multiple ways to enhance the experience.

A welder can provide upgrades and improvements to your mailbox. Every home and neighborhood is different, but you can learn about which upgrades work for you and change your mailbox for the better.

1. Protective Post
A lot mailbox posts are made with wood, but wooden posts can run into problems. Street cleaners and snow plows can cause damage if your mailbox is hit and the post breaks. With a steel post, a mailbox can stand stronger, and you do not need to worry about any vulnerabilities.

You also do not need to worry about rot or insect infestations through the years. A wooden post may attract insects like carpenter ants that chew through wood. The insects could also find their way into the mailbox and give you an unwanted surprise when you open the box up.

2. Package Drop Box
Porch pirates and package theft has been on the rise as more people order items online. One way to offer extra protection for your deliveries is with a custom-welded package drop box. A large steel container can feature a large slot at the top that packages go into. The bottom of the drop box can feature a locked door that only you can open.

When working with a custom welding shop, you can specify the ideal size of the drop box to help fit most of the packages you order. Along with steel, you have the option to choose cast iron for the drop box. The protective materials will help prevent any tampering.

3. Hooks and Handles
One of the more simple welding upgrades for a mailbox is installing hooks or handles on the mailbox post. When you need to ship out boxes or receive something too large for the mailbox, a durable hook will help hold the items when hung from a bag. If you manually screw in a handle, you don't want to worry about excess weight putting pressure on the hook.

You also do not want to worry about the screws or nails loosening over time. A welded hook can offer extra strength. If you get a newspaper delivered, then a hook is ideal location for the bagged paper to hang on a daily basis.

To add some curb appeal, you can purchase hooks and handles in different finishes to go with the mailbox. Welders can work with materials like iron, bronze, and brass. You can add an elegant touch that goes with the functional use of the hook.

4. Built-In Fence Rails
If you have a fence on the edge of your property, you do not need to force a mailbox into the location. A welder can add a mailbox to the top of a metal fence rail so everything is built into one location. A fence post offers an ideal location for the mailbox and will provide the extra strength and balance to keep the mailbox up.

When a mailbox is welded to the top of a fence, you can choose a dual mailbox option. With a dual mailbox, you can open both sides to access mail. Essentially, you will not need to walk around your fence to access the mail. You can simply walk through your yard and up to the back of the mailbox.

The mailbox design can match your fence so everything blends together nicely on the edge of your property.
For more information on welding services, contact us at Sam's Welding, Inc. Our professionals can work on any project big or small and help upgrade your mailbox to last for years to come.