Administrators should be aware that the United States Postal Service is making a strategic effort to increase the efficiency of their mail delivery in order to control the cost of delivering mail to university mailboxes, college mailboxes and other campus facilities. By understanding the motive of the Postal Service, the informed administrator can best position their university for approval of any changes or new university mailboxes installed on or off campus.

For colleges and universities, the Postal Service has specified that mail may be delivered to three distinct locations on the university or college campus:

• Principal University Administration Buildings
• Residence (Dorm) Halls
• Housing Units For Married Students

Administrators should be aware that mail undeliverable as addressed or not addressed to a specific building, will be delivered by the Postal Service to the main administration building office for further handling.

With respect to university mailboxes at principal administration buildings, administrators should be aware that the Postal Service might authorize an exception for larger universities that could prove to reduce university labor costs. For example, at larger universities (USPS does not define what constitutes a large university), the Postal Service can authorize mail delivery to the different departments, colleges, faculty buildings, or principal campus structures, such as the Chemistry Building, Engineering Building, and so forth, provided that the university mail is addressed accordingly and volume warrants such delivery.

As such, administrators may be able to help reduce USPS labor costs on campus if all university mailboxes are currently being serviced by university employees. However, administrators should note that university mail delivery would not be authorized to indi­vidual offices within buildings.

With respect to college and university dorms and residence halls, administrators should be aware that USPS mail may be authorized to be delivered in bulk to a designated representative of the school or property at the dormitory buildings and residence halls, if the mail is addressed to a specific university building. The school or property representative then becomes responsible for further mail distribution to students and residents – often through the use of mailboxes for universities such as The MailboxWork’s Horizontal Mailboxes for universities or The MailboxWork’s CBU Mailboxes. Administrators should also note that Post Office personnel do not distribute mail into apartment-type mailboxes for dormitories or residence halls, so if dorm mail delivery is approved, university labor will be required to distribute the student mail.

With respect to university apartments and housing units for married students, administrators should be cautious in their communication with postal authorities in describing these units as the Postal Service defines such units as complete quarters consisting of a living room, kitchen or dinette, at least one bedroom, and bath.  If a unit qualifies as married housing, the Postal Service may approve mail delivery directly to these units regardless of whether these college or university mailboxes are located on or off campus, and regardless of ownership. USPS will service these university mailboxes in the same manner and mode as they service Apartment Mailboxes that are unrelated to the university.

Another change that administrators should note concerning mailboxes for universities or college mailboxes is related to the forwarding of mail during summer and vacation breaks. The Postal Service has stated in their April 5, 2012 USPS mailbox regulation updates with regard to mailboxes for universities, that forwarding mail for former students and for current stu­dents during the summer and vacation periods is the responsibility of the institution or building owner. The only exception to this rule is where mail delivery to respective apartment receptacles is being provided to married housing. The Postal Service has asked their personnel to encourage school officials to include mail forwarding, proper mail addressing, and other related postal features in general instructions to students.

Patterned with six sets of nine square windows along the front curved panel, this contemporary feature of the Ecco mailbox has a very practical use;  it allows the homeowner to quickly and visually check to see if one’s mail has arrived.   The sloped top mailbox door allows the carrier to drop the mail in the residential Ecco mailbox easily and conversely allows the homeowner to retrieve the mail just as easily as it was delivered.  The Ecco wall mount mailbox is offered in three primary material constructions:

1. Stainless Steel
2. Painted Steel
3. Solid Brass

Stainless Steel Ecco Mailbox

The ever popular stainless steel Ecco wall mount mailboxes are offered in two sizes including small Ecco mailboxes (E1) or large Ecco mailboxes (E2). Both Ecco 1 and Ecco 2 mailbox sizes can be customized with three options;  brushed or polished steel finish, leather or steel front panel labels, and a tidy mailbox newspaper shelf.

Painted Ecco Mailbox

The painted steel Ecco 2 wall mount mailbox is available only in the large size and in a sleek satin black paint finish.  This stunning black Ecco mailbox is adorned with a bold MAIL lettering embossed across the middle of the front panel.  No matching newspaper shelf is available although one may pair either the polished stainless steel or brushed stainless steel newspaper shelf with this black Ecco 2 mailbox design.

Solid Brass Ecco Mailbox

The solid brass Ecco 4 wall mount mailboxes have subtle design differences with the Ecco 1 mailboxes and Ecco 2 mailboxes.   The primary difference being reduction of the iconic square windows that define the E1/E2 models into one set of nine round windows displayed in the lower center portion of the front rounded mailbox panel.

These Ecco 4 mailboxes are available solely in the large size and in six beautiful finishes:

Bronze Ecco Mailboxes                  Black Pewter Ecco Mailboxes

Satin Brass Ecco Mailboxes           Antique Copper Ecco Mailboxes

Copper Ecco Mailboxes                 Satin Nickel Ecco Mailboxes

All six of the mailbox finishes are layered with a professionally applied clear coat lacquer to both protect the finish as well as give it an elegant, polished appearance.  The brass Ecco 4 mailboxes have a sleek finish unadorned with labels or lettering.  Instead, the Ecco 4 mailbox is offered with four inch high matching Ecco address numbers in each of the six finishes.

Ecco mailboxes are unique, contemporary Wall Mount Mailboxes and available at the MailboxWorks.

The revised USPS procedures apply to new mail delivery locations and were implemented so that future costs can be controlled whenever new mail delivery locations are added to the postal routes.

As the reason for the policy update is clearly stated in the postal operations manual, it is prudent for builders and developers to begin considering USPS efficiencies in their decision making process for commercial mailboxes located on their property.

The USPS is making it clear that mail delivery efficiency is a major driver in their approval process for commercial mailboxes so planners can expedite the approval process by carefully considering the location of 4c commercial mailboxes and CBU mailboxes from the USPS’s perspective.

Builders and developers should note that for all new commercial mail delivery locations, Postal Service representatives are required to meet with developers and builders early in the process. This early meeting is designed to ensure the best choices for mail delivery are being made for the USPS and to ensure the mode of delivery conforms to Postal Service policies. It is in the builders’ and developers’ best interest to request this meeting early on in the design process so that plan revisions for 4C commercial mailboxes and CBU mailboxes can be minimized.

Builders and developers should understand that for all establishments and extensions, the Postal Service will consider three options for delivery service:

1. Delivery to the Door
2. Delivery to Curbline Boxes
3. Or Delivery to Central Delivery Points or Receptacles

As the USPS is focused on expediency, the centralized delivery points and receptacles (such as the STD-4C commercial mailboxes and CBU mailboxes) are likely candidates for quick approval. Expect that the USPS will consider the type and design of buildings as they make their delivery choices as building type and design governs the delivery mode they direct to be implemented.

The new commercial mailboxes policies state specifically that central mail delivery service is “for all business office buildings, office complexes, and industrial or professional parks. This may include:

• Call Windows
• 4c Commercial Mailboxes
• Horizontal Locked Mail Receptacles
• Cluster Box Units (CBU Mailboxes)
• Wall-Mounted Receptacles
• Or Me­chanical Conveyors (Mechanical conveyors are only for high-rise and multiple-tenant buildings, and only if certain conditions are met; consult your postmaster for details)

If the office building for your commercial mailboxes contains an elevator and if the offices are open to receive mail on all normal service days (or if door slots are provided), builders and developers should be aware that mail delivery can be authorized to all floors of such office buildings. If however, there is no elevator, then builders and developers should note that the postmaster would authorize postal service delivery to the first floor to a centralized mail distribution location such as STD-4C commercial mailboxes.

When locating commercial mailboxes, builders and developers should be aware that exceptions by postmasters might be granted to single points on the first floor and, upon request, to the second floor if offices are also on that floor.

Again, in order to improve mail delivery efficiency, the USPS has specified that central delivery mail receptacles (including USPS STD-4C commercial mailboxes equipment and CBU mailboxes, delivery centers, and postal centers) must be identified by the same addresses as the business offices for which they serve as mail receptacles. However, the respective, conforming addresses should be displayed inside the boxes and visible only to the carrier and customer when accessing that commercial mailbox receptacle.

Builders and developers should note when installing commercial mailboxes that the USPS does not assign addresses. However, the USPS has stated that sequential ordering of any central­ized delivery equipment is subject to their approval. Again, the builder or developer can improve their chances of such approval by considering the Postal Service’s operational efficiency. Simply ask, “Will this address sequence make it efficient for the mail carrier to deliver the mail to this commercial mailbox?”

For security or privacy, those managing the office buildings may use another alphanumeric identification system on the outside of commercial mailboxes receptacles that is not part of, or used in, the mailing address.

Additionally, if the local postmaster grants an exception to centralized mail delivery, single point delivery may be utilized for single delivery points, receptacles, or door slots.

And the purchase of a quality stainless steel wall mount mailbox is a much better utilization of design dollars than a new fridge since one’s mailbox is seen by far more people each day than one’s kitchen. In fact, your stainless steel wall mount mailbox could easily be the first design feature that most people encounter when visiting your home.

For those seeking the latest styles among residential Wall Mount Mailboxes, stainless steel is a prominent design choice. Consider the most intriguing Contemporary Stainless Steel Mailboxes at The MailboxWorks, the nation’s leading retailer of both residential mailboxes and commercial mailboxes. The MailboxWorks has over two dozen stainless steel wall mount mailboxes available and among them include these four extraordinary mailbox choices:

First, consider the elegant, bold north-to-south curves of the stainless steel Capella Wall Mount Mailbox by The MailboxWork’s European Home manufacturer. This Belgium-made Capella mailbox features a satin brushed stainless steel finish applied to a .08″ AISI 316 marine grade stainless steel – an extraordinary high quality stainless steel. The Capella stainless steel mailbox exclaims modern elegance to your home’s guest right at the front door and offers secure mail delivery by use of a locking door feature. It’s a luxury wall mount mailbox at a reasonable cost that will last for decades – probably longer than you’ll own your home.

Or consider the highly desired Ecco Stainless Steel Wall Mount Mailbox, which features an east-west curve and a mail insertion lid. These Ecco residential mailboxes are available in polished stainless steel or a duller brushed stainless steel and can be adorned with a leather address label or steel address label. The design features of the Ecco Wall Mount Mailboxes are abundant: square holes in triple tic-tac-toe fashion above and below the leather or steel label provide more than a nice ascetic – they allow the homeowner to peek out the window or door to visually check whether one’s mail has arrive. These beautiful stainless steel wall mount mailboxes are available in a standard (small) or larger size as well as with or without a newspaper holder.

Additionally, one should seriously consider the German-made stainless steel Knobloch LA Locking Wall Mount Mailboxes. These residential mailboxes move away from the curves of the Capella or Ecco residential mailboxes. Instead it features a hidden hinged access door and clean boxy lines crafted from 2mm thick stainless steel and aluminum. As with the Capella, Knobloch LA wall mount stainless steel mailboxes also offer security for one’s mail through the use of locking mechanisms and keys.

Finally, one should take a close look at the stainless steel Bobi Classic Wall Mount Mailboxes or the Bobi Grande wall mount mailboxes (larger version). The Bobi residential stainless steel mailboxes provide a stunning compromise between the hard boxy lines of the Knobloch wall mount mailboxes and sleek curves of the Capella or Ecco wall mount mailboxes. The Bobi’s curves run from side to side, north to south creating a subtler curve and mimicking the large blue mailbox collection receptacles that the US postal service employed in neighborhoods for years. The Finland-made Bobi wall mount stainless steel mailbox features high quality stainless steel, locking mechanisms and keys to secure one’s mail, and the Grande Bobi will hold up to a week’s worth of mail – a stunner in a residential wall mount mailbox design. Plus, due to the fact that Bobi mailboxes are produced by a Finnish family owned business in low production numbers, it’s a sure winner for a unique stainless steel wall mount mailbox.

Apartment Mailboxes Must Meet 3 Primary USPS Requirements

In order to choose the best mailboxes for apartment buildings a developer must resolve three primary issues for postal service (mail delivery):

1. Will the apartment mailboxes be installed indoors or outdoors?
2. Do the tenants and budget favor centralized mail delivery or decentralized delivery? (Should the apartment mailboxes be installed “all together” in a single area or space or should they be installed throughout the apartment building or complex?)
3. Will the apartment mailboxes be installed in new construction or replacing used apartment mailboxes? (i.e. Will they be mailbox replacement units as part of a major apartment building renovation, which to the United States Postal Service [USPS] equates to new construction, or will they simply be a replacement unit of an existing apartment mailbox?

Once these three issues are resolved, the selection of the proper apartment mailboxes for the apartment complex or building project at hand becomes quite straightforward. In fact, the best place to start in your search for apartment building mailboxes is the third question; “new/major construction or replacement“.

Replacing Used Apartment Mailboxes

If one is replacing residential or commercial apartment mailboxes, one must replace them with the same mailbox unit style currently in use, as any major renovations require that the apartment complex mailboxes be upgraded to the latest approved USPS apartment mailboxes. If the project is new construction or a major renovation, the United States Postal Service requires that USPS approved apartment mailboxes must be utilized for the project.

So, regardless of where one purchases their Commercial Mailboxes for apartment buildings, the most important initial factor for the selection of the right apartment mailboxes is their US Postal Service approval. Reviewing the needs of your apartment building project with the specialists at The MailboxWorks and your local Post Office is always the best way to start your project.

Indoor Apartment Building Mailboxes

If the project is new construction or major renovation, the most important question in terms of apartment building mailboxes becomes whether the apartment mailboxes are installed indoors or outdoors. For indoor installations, 4C Apartment Mailboxes manufactured by The MailboxWork’s Florence Manufacturing are the best fit whether one is seeking centralized mail delivery solutions or decentralized delivery. These indoor 4C apartment complex mailboxes are also referred to as USPS std-4c compliant mailboxes.

Outdoor Apartment Building Mailboxes

If the apartment building or multi-tenant complex requires outdoor apartment building mailboxes for mail delivery, the choices of approved commercial apartment mailboxes for mail delivery by the USPS widens significantly. For outdoor apartment mailbox solutions that require centralized delivery, one may group CBU Mailboxes (also called cluster mailboxes or cluster mailbox units) so that these apartment mailbox units form an outdoor area where tenants receive their mail delivery. These CBU mailboxes will accommodate up to 16 tenants per CBU mailbox. However, if one wishes to reduce the number of CBU mailboxes required for their centralized apartment mailbox delivery area, versatile 4C mailbox suites mounted on a pedestal may also be used with local postal approval. These pedestal 4C commercial mailboxes can accommodate nearly twice the tenants per unit (up to 29 tenants per 4C commercial mailbox).

If however, the building project’s outdoor apartment mailboxes are best designed to be decentralized for postal service mail delivery, then CBU mailboxes are often the most popular choice to increase tenant retention; these cluster box units can be located closer to the tenants since their maximum tenant use is lower than the 4C commercial mailboxes on a pedestal (which still must be approved by the postal service if chosen for use).

Conversely, if project budget constraints are more important, a developer may wish to get local postal service approval to use 4C commercial mailboxes on a pedestal for their apartment complex mailboxes because although they are no more cost efficient on a per tenant unit basis, it is simply easier and less expensive on labor costs to install one 4C commercial mailbox than installing two CBU mailboxes.

1. What Size of Curbside Mailbox Do you Need?

Residential curbside mailboxes are available in standard sizes and in large sizes for extra mail capacity needs. For some homeowner’s, standard curbside Post Mount Mailboxes are adequate. These homeowners do not travel for more than a few days nor do they receive many mail packages in their “snail mail.”

But busy families and career-minded individuals have discovered that the 20% or more extra cubit inches that larger curbside mailboxes usually provide allows them to avoid the hassles of remembering to stop mail delivery (and restarting it) and ensures that small mail packages can be easily delivered along with their everyday snail mail. Column Mount Mailboxes is another option that provides even more secure storage capacity for incoming mail and small packages.

2. How Secure Do you Need your Residential Mailbox to Be?

Locking curbside mailboxes (also called security mailboxes) help to significantly deter mail theft and identity theft. These contemporary curbside mailboxes are ideal for the prevention of mail theft in both suburban and rural settings since identity and mail theft are not just suburban issues. Those with roadside rural mailboxes must also consider how easy it would be for a thief to stop by a curbside mailbox that’s isolated from one’s home and watchful neighbors.

Too often, homeowners inadvertently make it quite tempting for thieves to steal the “snail mail.” Discerning homeowners or homeowner association buyers find peace of mind by simply ensuring that the residential mailboxes they purchase have locking features and a heavier gauge steel construction.

3. How Strong or Durable Does your Curbside Mailbox Need to Be?

Residential curbside mailboxes stand fully exposed every day of the year to the elements (sun, snow, rain, ice, etc.) and every homeowner should consider the quality of mailbox construction and the durability of the materials used by those companies crafting residential mailboxes before making a decision that might only have to be repeated in a year.

Today’s residential curbside mailboxes are available in stainless steel, galvanized steel, heavy gauge steel and cast aluminum in order to withstand the daily challenges of your region’s weather.

4. What Style of Curbside Mailbox Is Best for you?

Homeowners may be surprised at the wide variety of mailbox styles and finishes that are available when shopping for a new curbside mailbox. Not only are materials like stainless steel and cast aluminum used to protect the residential mailbox against the elements and provide strength, these same materials also are utilized to provide homeowners the ability to purchase residential curbside mailboxes (and Mailbox Posts) to compliment the style of their home. From traditional minded homeowners seeking an understated elegance to contemporary-minded homeowners wanting a bold, eye-catching contemporary curbside mailbox, today’s residential curbside mailboxes come in a wide array of design choices.

In an era of iPads and Smartphones, one of the most antiquated interactions a college or university student has is with their campus mailbox. And because most students have just moved from their parent’s homes, it is likely their university mailbox will be the first mailbox that’s truly their own.

Yet many universities and colleges still utilize outmoded university mailboxes that were installed decades ago. And as universities build new dormitories and administration centers, the new commercial university mailboxes stand in stark contrast to those installed in the 1960′s and 1970′s.

And administrative offices often note that the lack of standardization of their university mailbox styles and features make it difficult to help students learn how to use their university mailbox.

Upgrading or installing new university mailboxes is as easy as answering three vital questions:

First – How Will the University Mailboxes Be Mounted?

There are two options for mounting university mailboxes:

1. Indoors
2. Outdoors

For indoor installations, consider either standard Horizontal Mailboxes or 4C Commercial Mailboxes by The MailboxWork’s Florence manufacturing company. Either of these Florence manufacturing commercial mailbox units may be configured for rear access mail delivery or front access mail delivery.

For outdoor installations, consider 4C commercial mailboxes mounted on a pedestal or CBU Mailboxes (also called cluster box units or simply cluster mailboxes). Both of these mail receptacles are front loading access only.

Second – Where Will the University Mailboxes Be Located?

There are two options where to place university mailboxes:

1. Centralized (in one location)
2. Decentralized (located throughout the university or college)

For centralized mail delivery (also called centralized distribution), consider standard horizontal mailboxes or 4C commercial mailboxes, which can be installed along all four walls of a room or along a long wall providing either front access or rear access for mail delivery.

For decentralized mail delivery, the 4C commercial mailboxes may be placed on a pedestal with up to 29 mail receptacles (student mail doors) per unit. Another choice for decentralized mail delivery is CBU mailboxes, which have up to 16 units per receptacle. Both mailbox units are available in a wide variety of finishes and are an excellent choice for student mail receptacles.

And the decision to purchase 4C commercial mailboxes with up to 29 student mailboxes or CBU mailboxes with up to 16 student mailboxes is not a financial one as the cost per student mailbox unit is nearly identical. The primary decision should be whether it is best for the university and its students to have up to 29 students using one mailbox unit or up to 16.

Third – What Type of Delivery Will the University Mailboxes Receive?

There are two kinds of delivery possible for university mailboxes:

1. USPS Postal Delivery
2. Private Mail Delivery

The US postal service makes this question an easy one. If you are having US postal carriers deliver student mail to the mail receptacles, then you must use approved postal service mailbox units. In years past, the US postal service delivered mail to approved horizontal mailboxes but today’s regulations are different. Only the 4C commercial mailboxes and CBU mailboxes are approved for USPS mail delivery. (And if the 4C commercial mailboxes are mounted on a pedestal, the local postmaster must first be consulted for approval).

If however, the university mailboxes are going to be utilized for on campus use only (private mail distribution) and not used for US postal service mail delivery (as is the case on most US-based universities), then any of the above university mailboxes will be suitable.

The MailboxWork’s line of custom mailboxes allows homeowners from all walks of life to enjoin their personality and their personal style upon one of the home’s foremost impressions; the residential mailbox.   Whether one chooses to create a custom post mount mailbox such as customizable Keystone Mailboxes and customizable Whitehall Mailboxes or whether one wants a “one-of-a-kind” residential mailbox such as the “Any Photo on a Mailbox”, the MailboxWorks can deliver the ultimate in personalization.  Consider how fun an invite to your home might be when you give directions such as “Look for the most unique mailbox on the block.” 

Keystone Custom Mailboxes

Keystone residential mailboxes are available with either a standard or deluxe post as well as distinct door finishes that set your mailbox apart in the neighborhood.  The MailboxWork’s custom ordering systems takes the homeowner through nine steps of customization for each Keystone mailbox, virtually ensuring that one’s custom mailbox is unlike no other in the neighborhood.  The MailboxWork’s custom mailbox process begins with a selection from twenty different mailbox and post colors, and moves through:

• Door Accent Choices
• Mailbox Post Styles
• Address Plaque Adornments
• Mailbox Address Lettering
• Locking Mailbox Insert Options
• Mailbox Post Cuffs
• And Even Newspaper Boxes

The resulting Keystone residential post mount mailbox is definitely unlike any other.

Whitehall Custom Mailboxes

The MailboxWork’s custom ordering system is similar for the Whitehall residential post mount mailboxes allowing homeowners to select the Whitehall mailbox and color plus:

• Mailbox Post Style
• Post Top
• Side Panels
• Front Panel
• Mailbox Post Cuff & Topper
• And Newspaper Box 

And again, the resulting Whitehall mailbox is exactly what the homeowner had in mind; a custom mailbox that exudes a personal statement whether collecting one’s mail or simply standing as a beacon of personality to welcome guests to the home.

Photo Custom Mailboxes

One of the most clever and unique custom mailboxes is the “Any Photo on a Mailbox” post mount mailbox.  For less than a hundred dollars, one can adorn their residential mailbox with a favorite photo and The MailboxWorks will “wrap” the photo around your new residential mailbox or adorn the side with a rectangular image (whichever you prefer).  The “Any Photo on a Mailbox” is a perfect gift for that family member or friend who has everything. Adorn your custom mailbox with a photo of:

• A Family Pet
• A Family Crest
• A Portrait
• A Favorite Logo
• Or Even One’s Own (or Child’s) Artwork

Virtually any graphic can be utilized in creating a custom mailbox that is the ultimate in uniqueness.

The “Any Photo on a Mailbox” personalization process is quick and easy to do.  Start with a favorite photo or image, upload it with your order and select your options. Your custom mailbox photo can adorn either a white or black standard post mount residential mailbox.

Today, The MailboxWork’s line of Bommer Mailboxes is recognized as being from one of the most experienced and respected commercial mailbox manufacturers in the world. In fact, Bommer Industries is a USA exclusive manufacturer with a product line of commercial mailboxes that includes:

• Horizontal Commercial Mailboxes
• Vertical Commercial Mailboxes
• Parcel Lockers
• Outdoor Pedestal Mailboxes
• And Cluster Box Units (CBU Mailboxes)

The MailboxWork’s line of Bommer mailboxes specifically focus on replacement commercial mailboxes that have been decertified by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and may only be used to replace existing pedestal mailboxes such as the NDCBU mailboxes.  Bommer NDCBU mailboxes utilize an open and adaptable design construct allowing the commercial mailbox buyer to customize their own combination of mailbox tenant doors within a wide variety of choices.

Savvy mailbox buyers however have noted that Bommer NDCBU commercial mailboxes, while not USPS certified, may be used for a wide variety of other applications including as private distribution mailboxes and collection boxes for print materials, small packages or other sundry items.

Bommer NDCBU mailboxes are available in three standard mailbox configurations:

1. The 8 door Type 1 NDCBU Mailboxes
2. The 12 Door Type 2 NDCBU Mailboxes
3. The 16 Door Type 3 NDCBU Mailboxes

And as noted, you can Custom Configure NDCBU Bommer Mailboxes with door sizes ranging from 5 inches high and 6 inches wide to 10 1/2 “high by 12 ½” wide parcel locker sized doors.   Expert assistance in laying out one’s custom design is available by calling The MailboxWorks toll free at 1-800-824-9985.

The Bommer mailboxes (NDCBU mailboxes) are available in five custom finishes:  anodized aluminum, gold powder coat, medium bronze powder coat, dark bronze powder coat, and black powder coat.

These Bommer NDCBU mailboxes utilize a rear access door that allows the mail delivery agent to have quick access to all tenant mailboxes at once – ensuring that mail delivery is efficient and quick.  Additionally, the extruded aluminum framing and double-walled mailbox compartments provide a strong core strength and protective security.   The standard postal lock (which must be ordered if the NDCBU Bommer mailboxes are ordered as replacement mailboxes) can be switched out for an optional private master lock if not used as a replacement mailbox.

The Bommer mailboxes (NDCBU) may be ordered with engraved, numbered tenant doors – and as an option for non-replacement NDCBU’s – the first compartment, which normally arrives with a standard plugged slot for the postal carrier’s postal lock, can be converted into a usable tenant mailbox slot.

If replacing or ordering six or more NDCBU Bommer mailboxes, call The MailboxWorks at 1-800-824-9985 as quantity discounts may be available.

These premium, high quality Residential Mailboxes draw their very name from the “architectural quality” of the materials, the mailbox design, and features.  Surpassing USPS quality standards and constructed to withstand even harsh elements, The MailboxWork’s Architectural Mailboxes enrich even the most luxurious of homes and have defined the ultimate in quality decorative mailboxes.

Except for commercial mailbox cluster box unit accessories (that will start being manufactured by The MailboxWork’s Florence Mailboxes in March 2012), Architectural Mailboxes focuses primarily on residential mailboxes in the following four categories:

1. Post Mount Architectural Mailboxes
2. Multi-Mount Architectural Mailboxes
3. Wall Mount Architectural Mailboxes
4. Locking Architectural Mailboxes

Post Mount Architectural Mailboxes

The Architectural post mount mailboxes collection is stunningly fine-crafted with extraordinary attention to detail and as a result, each architectural mailbox radiates elegance in style.  And due to the vast array of decorative mailbox options, each residential homeowner can customize their architectural mailbox to perfectly enhance their home. Multiple mailbox colors and accent finish choices, combined with several distinct mailbox post styles, and optional newspaper holder accessories, plus custom mailbox lettering means that each architectural mailbox is highly unique.

For example, the Architectural Mailboxes Coronado mailbox is available in black, bronze, sand and white colors with antique nickel, antique bronze, and antique copper accents providing fifteen different combinations without even considering the four decorative mailbox posts.  These oversized post mount mailboxes are constructed with heavy gauge steel, solid brass and aluminum accents, and are built to last.

Multi-Mount Architectural Mailboxes

In addition to single post mount options, Architectural Mailboxes post mount mailboxes are also available in multi-mount mailbox options allowing homeowner associations and neighborhoods to save post and installation costs while adorning the neighborhood with fine quality mailboxes by mounting up to four residential mailboxes on a single post.

Wall Mount Architectural Mailboxes

The Architectural wall mount mailboxes collection provides style choices that range from classic to contemporary.  The Peninsula Wall Mount Mailboxes (like the embossed Peninsula mailbox shown here) are crafted from stainless steel and then plated with a high quality, corrosion resistant metal that is polished by hand to a fine finish.  Peninsula wall mount mailboxes are available in three distinct finishes:  antique copper, antique brass, or the highly desirable satin nickel.  Additionally, homeowners’ can select a plain front door on the Peninsula mailbox or an embossed eternity design instead.

The Lunada wall mount mailbox extends the Architectural Mailboxes’ Peninsula wall mount mailbox to five additional painted finishes:  black, white, pearl gray, bronze, and sand.

In contrast to the classic lines of the Peninsula and Lunada wall mount mailboxes are the contemporary standouts; the Soho Architectural Mailboxes and the Metropolis Wall Mount Mailboxes.

The Soho mailbox is available in the same colors (black, white, pearl gray bronze, and sand) as the classic Lunada mailbox but features modern clean lines that work best with today’s contemporary architecture home styles.  The Metropolis mailbox takes contemporary to new levels with the bold styling of stainless steel in either brush stain or stunning progressive swirl styles.

Locking Architectural Mailboxes

Architectural Mailboxes also offers security or locking mailboxes for both post mount mailboxes and wall mount mailboxes plus Architectural Mailboxes has developed a special Oasis Collection that can be inset in a column or used simply as a post-mounted mailbox.  The Oasis Collection of Architectural Mailboxes is highly focused on security features such as the drop box style front door that protects the mailbox’s previous day’s contents from prying eyes.  In addition, the Oasis is equipped with weather tight seals to ensure one’s mail is dry and clean.  The Oasis mailbox like the Medium Oasis Mailbox with Standard Post is constructed of sturdy, galvanized steel and is completely powder coated in the factory to withstand harsh elements.