Stone mailbox
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Brick Doctor mailboxes are built with no exposed brick holes…only faces of the brick will show on all exposed surfaces, even if it requires making additional saw-cuts. Have you ever seen exposed brick holes in a mail box? This practice is becoming common place, but looks highly unprofessional. Joints will be tooled and brushed to resemble the finish of your house. Brick Doctor’s masons are true artisans – trained to carefully construct your mailbox to our exacting standards. Brick Doctor standard mailboxes come with a TuffBox®, a heavy-gauge galvanized steel mailbox with a powder-coat finish. Many of the doors are attached with flimsy rivets and tend to rust or become easily damaged beyond repair.Ī rusted out mailbox receptacle, while difficult and expensive to replace, rarely warrants rebuilding the structure- but it’s a great time to consider an upgrade.Ī permanent brick structure demands a better mailbox-one that will last as long as the brick. The thin sheet metal is susceptible to rust, vandalism, and excessive wear. When a cheap insert is embedded into a solid brick mailbox, five to ten years can leave you with a rusted, worn-out or damaged door or insert. Most mailbox receptacles are designed to be placed on a wooden post and are intended to be replaced periodically. What about the box itself? Drive down your street and notice the receptacles. If not, no problem…the extra time and effort involved in locating and delivering matching brick for your mailbox is included in our prices…and we guarantee a reasonable match!Įven the mortar should reasonably match that of your home to insure the finished mailbox compliments the architecture well, adding to the value of your property.Īlso note that if your brick is antique, adobe, or a common soft variety, you may need to have a water repellent applied to it every 7-10 years to protect it from deteriorating over time. If you have brick left over from the days the house was built, you have a great head start and deserve a discount. You want the brick and mortar to match your home, and for the entire mailbox and structure to hold up well over time…remember, this structure is exposed to the elements–much like your chimney–and is subject to more wear than the brick on your house, which is protected by the roof overhang. Don’t overlook the importance of choosing the right brick, mailbox, and even mortar.
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This takes a little more time and effort, but can save a lot of frustration later.Ģ. Brick Doctor gets called regularly to solve such problems…we want you to avoid this frustrating and expensive predicament!īrick Doctor mailboxes remain plumb, because we dig and pour a 4” deep concrete slab with rebar, with a 12” deep stabilizing pier in the center to help keep it true for life. Leaning mailboxes simply do not have adequate foundations, but can often be straightened without having to rebuild.Ĭutting corners here could cause your new mailbox to lean after just a few months. Have you ever seen a brick mailbox leaning over? This is due to an inadaquate foundation, and can easily be avoided with a proper foundation design. Just as with your house, it all starts with a good foundation. Whether you decide on Brick Doctor or not, make sure you consider these four important elements to insure your lasting satisfaction:ġ.