Buyers Guide to Metal Mailboxes

Buyers Guide to Metal Mailboxes By Charles Truett There are a great deal of people today that are in need of a new mailbox. If you are considering purchasing a mailbox, you may want to consider that of metal mailboxes. If you would like more information, please read on for a guide to metal mailboxes. Metal mailboxes can either come as a curbside mailbox or as a wall mounted mailbox. The wall mounted versions either sit vertically or horizontally. These are to be placed right on the wall by your front door. The curbside versions are the more common mailboxes you see at people's homes. They do not rot like wooden mailboxes; however they are prone to rusting. The price ranges can vary from $69 to $185. This price does not include the post or stand. Metal mailboxes are usually black or white in color. But they do come in tan, green, blue, or other colors. You can even have a designer that is painted the way you want such as: hummingbirds, lighthouses, cats, etc. Most come with the standard red flag, but you can get a gold or black flag. However, this is not recommended because red flags are more noticeable than the other colors. Metal mailboxes are the most common type of mailbox for most people to own. Utilize the above information to help you decide if this is the right type of mailbox for you. There are so many different styles to choose from. Hopefully, this will help you make your choice!