Door Mounted Mail Slot
A residential wall mail slot offers the ultimate in convenience for homeowners lucky enough to still receive walk-up mail delivery.
When installing a wall mail slot mailbox you can choose either:
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Door Mounted – Bursting forth with nostalgia, a door mail slot mailbox can be installed through a front door (or garage door).
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Through Wall – Your wall mail slot mailbox can be installed through the wall of your home.
An exterior mail slot cover (or lid) covers the mail slot so that the home remains insulated against the elements. USPS mailbox guidelines require any horizontal mail slot to be hinged at the top and any vertical mail slot to be hinged on the opposite side from the door’s hinges (if mounted on a door).
When the postal carrier walks up to the house, the mail carrier simply lifts the lid on residential mail slots to insert the mail. The mail passes through your door (or wall for wall mounted door slots) and lies securely on the inside of your home, either on the floor or in a mail slot collection box.
Advantages of a Residential Mail Drop Slot
European Home Mail Slot
While residential mail slots are only advisable for postal areas with walk up delivery, the advantages of these thru-wall and thru door slot mailboxes are three-fold:
- Residential mail slots are often far more secure than non-locking post mount or wall mount mailboxes.
- Mail slots are less expensive.
- Mail slots do not require the homeowner to exit their home to retrieve their mail.
For disabled persons or elderly persons with mobility challenges, this third advantage of mail slot mailboxes is hands-down the most significant, as their mail can be collected from the security and comfort of their home.
Ordering A Slot Mailbox
When buying residential mail slots, take time to consider these three factors:
- Mail slot size
- Mail slot finish
- Whether or not to accessorize your with an indoor collection box
Mail Slot Size
The size of your installed mail slot should be large enough to accommodate large envelopes, magazine subscriptions, or small parcels, and according to the USPS mail slot requirements, the mail slot size should be at least 1 ½ by 7 inches in size.
Mail Slot Finish
The finish of your mail slot should match or complement the finish of your door or wall hardware. For example, if you have a door entry hardware with a natural patina brass finish, consider selecting a brass mail slot with a natural patina finish or consider a high contrast to that brass finish to avoid finishes that clash.
Mail Slot Accessories
If having your mail scattered across a heavily trafficked floor area is a safety concern, an indoor mail collection box accessory or simple drop basket inside the home is advisable. Additionally, indoor mail collection accessories are also recommended when the floor surface (such as soft wood flooring) can be easily damaged by the regular delivery of parcels or packages that might scratch or ding it.
New Installation Considerations
Investing the time to consider these three factors can also augment the success of installing your mail slot in a new location:
- Check with your postmaster
- Ensure proper mail slot height
- Consider an interior hood installation
Consult with Your Postmaster
First, check with your local postmaster to ensure that your wall mail slot is a viable option for mail delivery to your home. While a trip to any of Europe’s great cities and to many of North America’s large east coast cities quickly validates the popularity of mail slot mailboxes (they are called letter boxes in Europe), mail slots are less common in the vast majority of North America. So, take the time to ensure walk up mail delivery is available to your residence before purchasing a mail slot for your home.
Correct Mail Slot Height
Second, the USPS requires that when installed, the bottom of your residential mail slot must be at least 30” above the floor. While there is no height restriction posted by the USPS, it is advisable that the mail slot be mounted at a height that allows the postal carrier to easily deliver your mail without reaching too high or stooping too low.
Interior Hood Installation
Additionally, to ensure the mail flows smoothly through the mail slot upon delivery, the USPS requires that if an interior hood is utilized for privacy, the hooded portion should not be below the bottom of the outside plate on the horizontal mail slot. For vertical mail slots, the hood should not extend beyond the side of the outside plate on the same side as the door’s hinges. Finally, regardless of orientation, the interior privacy hood should not project more than 2 1/16” beyond the inside of the door.
Mail Slot Brands
To shop the largest inventory of residential wall mail slots, browse the selections available at The MailboxWorks, North America’s largest retailer of all types of mailboxes – commercial and residential.
Auth Florence Mail Slots
The MailboxWorks features the elegantly simple aluminum mail slot created by Auth Florence, which meets all the USPS regulations regarding mail slots. Florence mail slots are available in eleven beautiful powder coated finishes including antique copper, antique bronze, black, gold, silver speck, and more. Additionally, Florence mail slots are offered with optional engraving on the mail slot door so homeowners can have their address or name engraved right on their mail slot.
European Home Mail Slots
The MailboxWorks also offers a European Home mail slot that resonates with a strong modern, contemporary design palate. These corrosion resistant stainless steel mail slots are handcrafted with a stunning satin-brushed finish and meet all USPS standards. Order your mail slot with a mail collection box for a complete mail slot system.
Streetscape Mail Slots
Door Mounted Mail Slots
Additionally, The MailboxWorks also features a Streetscape Executive mail slot that is handmade by artisans in the United States. The Streetscape Executive mail slots also meet USPS standards and feature a unique patina brass finish that requires no maintenance. No two of these brass mail slots are alike and all are packaged with an interior mail chute of solid brass to guide the mail delivery. Additionally, your brass house numbers can be custom-welded to the mail slot door to further customize your mail slot.
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Still Have Questions?
If you still have questions about mail slot mailboxes, please contact our mailbox experts by calling The MailboxWorks toll free at 1-866-717-4943. You can also contact us online or send us an email.
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Mail slot mailboxes are door or wall mail slots. As residential mailboxes, mail slots are more common in Europe than they are in North America. In Europe, mailboxes are more commonly called letterboxes.
For people who cannot get to an outside mailbox (such as a wall mounted mailbox), a door or wall mail slot could be a better alternative; especially elders or people with mobility problems that currently have walk up mail delivery. Be sure to check with your local post office first.
Horizontal mail slot Mailboxes are relatively inexpensive and can be installed on doors or through a wall.
Mail slots are easily accessible and provide a very secure way to receive your mail while remaining in the comfort of your home.
Auth Florence Mail Slot
An affordable door mail slot can be very nostalgic looking and is one of the more accessible locations for receiving your mail. Mail slot mailboxes should be installed at a reasonable height for yourself, as well as for the mail carrier.
This spring hinged aluminum mail slot by Auth Florence Manufacturing accepts standard sized mail and is designed for use in semi-protected environments. Avoid installing this mail slot mailbox in any area that will be directly exposed to the elements.
Optional mail slot accessories include a steel liner and back plate frame. Auth Florence mail slot mailboxes can be custom engraved and you can choose from nearly a dozen different powder coat finishes including antique bronze, antique copper, black, gold, and silver speck.
European Mail Slot
The European mail slot (or letterbox) is the most common type of mailbox used throughout Europe.
In North America, European style mail slot mailboxes can be found on older homes and are also great options for elderly residents or people with disabilities or mobility problems.
This US made stainless steel modern mail slot with satin brush finish is very popular and includes a rear plate.
Executive Mail Slot by Streetscape
Hand cut and handmade by US artisans, these rugged mail slot mailboxes have a natural brass finish in polished antique patina and requires no maintenance.
Each mail slot is a truly unique piece with a finish that will age and darken gracefully over time.
This is a handmade wall mail slot by Streetscape and also includes a solid brass mail chute.
Mail Slot with Collection Box by Auth Florence
This is a complete wall mail slot system by Auth Florence Manufacturing and includes a spring-hinged mail slot door, a “through wall” steel liner and a steel compartment mail collection box with aluminum frame.
Although designed for through-the-wall mail slot delivery, this system is best installed in a semi-protected area so that it is not directly exposed to the elements.
Auth Florence mail slot mailboxes are available in anodized aluminum or powder coat finishes.
Size of Mail Slot Mailboxes
When choosing a mail slot mailbox, you may want to consider the size of the mail slot you want to purchase to ensure that your carrier can fit larger pieces of mail through, such as magazines or small parcels.
Be sure to also consider the location you will be installing the mail slot mailbox to ensure the space and height requirements will work for both you and your mail carrier.
In general, mail slot mailboxes are far more secure than regular (non-locking) wall mount or curbside mailboxes.
To avoid mail that is passed through a mail slot falling to the floor, one can purchase mail slot accessories like a mail slot basket or the Auth Florence mail slot with collection box, as indicated above.
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Mail Drop Slot
Mail slot mailboxes are convenient, secure solutions for mail delivery, especially for seniors and people with mobility issues.
Door Mail Drop Box
Talk to our mailbox experts at MailboxWorks about personalizing your mail slot mailbox. Let us custom engrave “U.S. Mail”, your address, or your name on your mail slot.
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