{"id":10892,"date":"2017-03-04T12:16:33","date_gmt":"2017-03-04T17:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=10892"},"modified":"2018-06-26T18:52:11","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T23:52:11","slug":"how-to-install-mailbox-post-and-mailbox","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/yard-and-garden\/how-to-install-mailbox-post-and-mailbox\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install a Mailbox Post and Mailbox | How to Set a Mailbox Post"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>Detailed Instructions on Installing a Mailbox Post and Mailbox<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Every so often, particularly after a bad winter, I need to replace our mailbox and mailbox post. Unfortunately snow plows occasionally wind up side swiping it with their plows, and if not all out taking the mailbox and post out, at least inflicting enough damage so that the mailbox and mailbox post are heavily damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">So this weekend was one of those times where I replaced the old mailbox post and mailbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This time I chose, however, to use a pre-fabricated cedar mailbox post instead of the traditional pressure treated type.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The cedar mailbox post looked better and I am hopeful it will last longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Described below are the instructions for setting a mailbox post and mailbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Required Mailbox Post and Mailbox Material<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To begin the process of installing a new mailbox post and mailbox, visit your local home improvement store and buy a pre-fabricated 4&#215;4 mailbox post and mailbox. Note that there are several different size mailboxes to choose from. Also pick up two 50lb bags of Quikrete redi-mix concrete. You will also need a \u00be\u201d thick board to mount the mailbox to. Finally you will need some screws, a couple of 1\u201d x 3\u201d x 6\u2019 boards, and a couple of wooden stakes to secure the mailbox post while it is setting up.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Required Tools for Setting a Mailbox Post<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Screw Gun<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Level<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Shovel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Hammer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Large Bucket<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Tape Measure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10894\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mailbox_post_3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Newly installed mailbox post and mailbox.\" width=\"250\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mailbox_post_3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mailbox_post_3.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Removing Old Mailbox<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first step in installing a new mailbox post and mailbox involves removing the old mailbox post.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is best to dig out around the mailbox post several inches and then push the post back and forth to loosen it up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Then pull and drag the mailbox post out of the ground. This can be difficult to do and a second person may be necessary if the mailbox is set in concrete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have the old mailbox post out of the hole the real fun begins.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10893 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mailbox_post_1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mailbox post set in concrete.\" width=\"288\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mailbox_post_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Mailbox_post_1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=wwwhomeadditi-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01N32Y3DE\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10271\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mail_box_post_install.jpg\" alt=\"How to install a mailbox\" width=\"288\" height=\"216\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Required Mailbox Height and Setback Regulations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The United States Post Office has specific regulations on the height and placement relative to the road. In general the height of the bottom of the mailbox relative to the ground should be 41\u201d to 45\u201d high and the mailbox door should set back from the road 6-8 inches. It is best to check with your local postmaster, however, for your particular local requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Installing the New Mailbox Post<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With the old mailbox post, and associated concrete, removed from the ground, clear out the hole so that the hole is approximately 24\u201d in depth. The width of the hole should be approximately 12\u201d in diameter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Place and center the new mailbox post into the hole.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next fasten the top end of one of the 1\u201dx3\u201ds to the side of the mailbox post with a screw. The board should attach to the post approximately 3\u2019 off the ground. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attach the second 1\u201dx3\u201d board to the adjacent side of the mailbox post in a similar manner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If done properly the two boards should sit perpendicular to one another and can be used to position the mailbox perfectly vertical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Use your level to make sure the mailbox post is perfectly level. <\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Make sure the Mailbox Post is Level<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Once level pound in a stake near each 1\u201dx3\u201d board and fasten each board to its relative stake using a screw and a screw gun. Again, just prior to installing each screw, confirm that the mailbox post is indeed perfectly vertical.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Now pour a 50lb bag of Quikrete concrete mix into the hole and add 1 gallon of water. Using your shovel mix the concrete and water until it is fairly well blended. Pour in the second bag of Quickrete concrete mix and another gallon of water and mix again using your shovel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Let the mailbox post setup over a 24 hour period. 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Use several screws to make sure it is solidly mounted to the mailbox post arm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Attaching Mailbox to Set Mailbox Post<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Next attach the mailbox to the mailbox mounting board using 1 5\/8\u201d deck screws.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Back fill around the mailbox post with topsoil, reseed with grass and water, and with that your new mailbox post and mailbox are ready for use.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Dress Up Your Home&#8217;s Exterior with an Arbor<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; If you\u2019ve always wondered what to do about a side door entrance to your house or garage to make it more appealing, or just wanted to simply spice up the backyard, building an arbor may be your answer. 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