10 Easy Pieces: Classic Rural Mailboxes - Gardenista
Who can resist the curbside appeal of the classic rural mailbox with its red flag and utilitarian vibe? If you live in an especially rust-prone area (i.e. : near the sea), consider an aluminum mailbox.
One of our favorites, the Finnish-made Bobbi Classic Post Mailbox is constructed of stainless steel or zinc plated steel covered with a polyester coating in red, grey, black, or white; $527 at Mailbox Works.
Solar Group’s Large Premium Rural Mailbox is sturdy and affordable.
The simple and durable GDM Newport Mailbox is made of stainless steel and available in seven finishes (including red as shown); $79.99 at Wayfair.
The Solar Group Jumbo Size Steel Rural Mailbox in silver galvanized steel measures 15-Inches high, 12 Inches wide and 24 Inches long; $41.65 at Amazon.
The Heavybilt Country Estate Mailbox is made of 12 gauge high strength steel and features a recessed door design to prevent the mailbox from freezing shut in the winter.
We like the handle pull on the Salsbury Industries Antique Rural Mailbox shown in a nickel finish with all aluminum construction and steel hinges; $100 at Mailboxes.com.
The Titan Steel Post Mounted Mailbox by Special Lite Products is made of tough premium grade steel and is available in four powder-finish coat options; $97.99 at Wayfair.
Said to be the finest rural mailbox on the market the sturdy it weighs in at 62 pounds Veeders Stainless Steel Heavy Gauge...
...Roadside Mailbox is made in Ohio of heavy duty stainless steel 585 for the small and 695 for the large size at Steel Mailbox
The winner in the budget category is the Solar Group Premium Aluminum Post Mount Mailbox.
A clean, industrial take on the classic: the Jayco Industries Non-Locking Rural Letter Locker made of heavy duty steel and is availble in a choice of five finishes; $179.00 at ATG Stores. Read more
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