If you need a custom 6x6 or 4x4 post cut that we don't offer - just send a picture or drawing to mailboxesbydesign@cinci.rr.com for a Free quote.
Local Installations Available
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US SHIPPING INCLUDED IN ALL PRICES Local installations, Service and pick up available!
Please look at lumber colors before you choose lumber type. Colors may vary 6 x 6 posts usually measure 5 1/2 X 5 1/2
Western Red Cedar will add $65.00 to your bill 4 X 4 posts usually measure 3 1/2 X 3 1/2
Western Red Cedar will add $25.00 to your bill All 4 X 4 Posts are made for 18" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote.
All 6 X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground.
**If you have a slope or drainage ditch please email mailboxesbydesign@cinci.rr.com with additional length needed for price quote.
Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6"
We hand pick all lumber to ensure that it is as crack and split free as possible. But as we all know some wood may crack or split. This is not usually a structural problem. If that happens, we suggest putting outdoor paint-able clear caulk into the split.
All 6 X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote.
**We include US Shipping in our price.** Shipping is expensive (about $100.00 to $125.00) for the two boxes. Our standard shipping price is usually - $99.00 This shipping cost is reflected in the price.
BR-1
Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" The BR-1 has two arms 1-2x6 on each side of the post.
All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
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Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
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Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
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Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
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Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
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Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
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Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
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Custom Wood Mailbox Post 6" X 6" All 6X 6 Posts are made for 20" direct bury in ground if you have a slope or drainage ditch please email with additional length needed for price quote
How To Install a Mailbox Post
Determine the location for your mailbox post in accordance with the specifications outlined by your local post office. Different cities have different regulations, so find out what yours are before you place your post. Federal regulations specify a height of 42 inches from the ground to the base of your mailbox, but you should also check your local ordinances in case height specifications are different where you live.
Call your local utility companies to find out if there are any utility lines buried in the area where you plan to dig your mailbox post. Your state may have a "One Call" service that notifies all relevant utility companies that you plan to dig and which will advise you to wait a certain amount of time so that any underground lines may be marked. Look online or in the front of your phone book to find your state's "One Call" number.
Dig the hole for your mailbox post 18 to 20 inches deep. Meet the required measurements from the ground to the bottom of the mailbox. Preformed mailbox posts may have an indicator line for the depth of your post. For treated wood posts, account for two inches of rocks at the base of your hole.
Add two inches of gravel to the hole if you are using wood. The gravel helps with the drainage and will enable your wood post to last longer.
Press two wooden stakes on either side of the hole, six inches away from the opening. Cut two 2 foot lengths of builder's string. Stand the post straight up in the hole on top of the rocks. Wrap one of the strings around the post and tie to the stakes. Repeat this process with the other string, tying it to the other stake. Double check your height measurements for accuracy.
Mix the quick drying cement according to the manufacturer's instructions. Pour the concrete in the hole around the mailbox to post until it is level with the top of the ground. Let the concrete dry before removing the wood stakes.