Informative Column Mailbox Articles

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Plano Column Mailboxes

Column Construction, Repair, & Maintenance

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Serving Plano, Frisco, & Carrollton, TX

Inspired by YOU. Encouraged by our MASONS. Dedicated to MASONRY LOVERS everywhere.

Although we have attempted to provide quality information on this website, there is simply not enough room to feature our client's inspiring creativity; the knowledge our masons can pass on, and the practicality of column mailboxes. This blog will attempt to fill those gaps and provide YOU with valuable information.

Blogs During Oct 2014

Custom Mailboxes

for Rural & Urban

Properties

Residential mailboxes serve their purpose in a variety of ways. They are either mounted on a house - OR - more and more frequently, are curbside; like rural mailboxes of days gone by.

No need to worry - column curbside residential mailboxes can be designed in a stunning array of shapes to suit your specific taste!

Decorative Mailboxes

We will examine the most notable mailbox improvements and the newest innovations in column mailbox design.

Blogs During July 2014

The Life of Mortar

Column Mailbox mortars should be assessed yearly so that water doesn't permeate the bricks or stones the mortar encases. Mortar's longevity is based on several key factors:

1. How well mortar is matched to the porosity of the stone or brick.

2. Whether drainage channels have been created along seams to prevent water from pooling.

3. Whether regular point-and-tuck maintenance is performed using the proper mortar.

4. That permeability is assessed prior to applying sealants.

Column Mailbox Footings

Mailbox footings might just be the most important part of any column curbside mailbox. Although we don't want the footing showing under the column, neither do we want it to be so narrow or shallow that it doesn't hold during inclement weather.

But aesthetics isn't the only consideration. We take into account our local area's frost line, the type of soil we will be digging in, and whether the location is prone to drainage issues.

Blogs During June 2014

Finding Solar Lighting For your Column Mailbox

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The idea of lighting a curbside mailbox and address plaque used to entail the expensive proposition of running buried electrical lines to the mailbox. Thankfully, solar lighting alleviates that problem; with practical, attractive lighting fixtures that are available in a variety of styles.

Blogs During May 2014

Brick Column Mailbox with side planter

Dual-Purpose

Column Mailbox Designs

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Since the beginning of time, mankind has been building with stones and masonry. Sadly, in today's modern world we often limit our choices to designs that are familiar to us. Let's broaden our horizons and be the first in our neighborhood to combine column mailboxes with planters, statue pedestals, weather vanes, and sundials.

USPS Column Mailbox Regulations Explained

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Two imperatives dictate the height and depth of curbside mailboxes. After those are met, creative variations on column mailbox design can be expanded upon, making the possibilities endlessly fascinating.

The Mailbox face must be inset 6-8" from the curb,

(so the mailman can reach it from his truck without having to ride the curb).

The base of the mailbox must be 41-45" from the ground,

(the perfect height for your postal worker to access the mail receptacle from the truck).

Stucco Column Mailbox, Newspaper Holder, and Side Address Plaque by Qualarc

Choosing a Mailbox

Understanding Design & Function

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Today we are exploring various types of mailboxes:

1) Chute-Styled Mailboxes, (including impact resistant models,

2) Decorative Inserts, (including locking inserts), and

3) Traditional Mailboxes constructed from materials that never rust or fade. Which one suits your purpose and taste?

Mailboxes that Enhance Landscaping

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Want to emulate andscaping or architectural elements with your curbside mailbox? We'll give you ideas you can build on!

We know stone and brick...

Our extensive experience in all things brick and stone help us match your column mailbox with your overall landscaping theme. In this article we will introduce you to the types of stone and brick that make a truly artistic statement and bring continuity to your property.

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