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Maintenance What are the approved mailbox colors for our community? How can I purchase a new mailbox post? Where can I get a protective cover for the base of my mailbox? What is the mailbox standard for replacement? What is the mailbox post standard? What is the required height per Federal USPS guidelines that the community utilizes for community standard?

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Maintenance Question: What are the approved mailbox colors for our community?   Answer: Chapel Hill Gray is the approved color for the mailbox post, trimmed in Chapel Hill Green. Additionally, the emblem may be painted in detail using these two approved colors, or the solid Chapel Hill Gray.   Back to top Question: How can I purchase a new mailbox post?   Answer: Contact Richard Howell at (770) 715-2050 all mailbox and mailbox post installations. Community Standard for mailbox is 42' from the ground to the base of the crossbar.   Back to top Question: Where can I get a protective cover for the base of my mailbox?   Answer: Richard Howell of Howell's Painting LLC has come up with a protective cover for the base of our mailboxes. He will install and paint the cover for $10. He can be reached at (770) 715-2050.   Back to top Question: What is the mailbox standard for replacement?   Answer: The only approved box for the community is the Gibraltar Mailboxes Elite Large Premium Steel Post-Mount Mailbox in Black. This can be found at Home Depot but please ensure you are purchasing the LARGE box.   Back to top Question: What is the mailbox post standard?   Answer: • Solid 4 in. by 6 in. cedar timber construction at 2 ft. underground, 5 ft. above ground • The horizontal arm numbered on both sides with 3 in. high by ½ in. deep Arial house numerals • A recessed 4 in. diameter by 3/10 in. deep recess both sides for the brass emblems to be remounted with new brass screws • The entire assembly should be belt sanded and pre-painted with two coats of the specified Sherwin Williams Chapel Hills Gray and Green latex paints.   Back to top Question: What is the required height per Federal USPS guidelines that the community utilizes for community standard?   Answer: USPS Mailbox Guidelines Mailbox installation measurements. Place the mailbox 6 to 8 inches in from the curb. Bury the mailbox post with 41 to 45 inches of mailbox post showing above the ground. Installing a New Mailbox Look for Postmaster General's Seal Every new mailbox design should be reviewed and receive the Postmaster General’s (PMG) seal of approval before it goes to market. If you opt to construct your own mailbox, it must meet the same standards as manufactured boxes, so show the plans to your local postmaster for approval. Placing the Mailbox Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when installing your mailbox: Position your mailbox 41' to 45' from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Place your mailbox 6' to 8' back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance. Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox. If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, put your full street address on the box. If you are attaching the box to your house, make sure the postal carrier can reach it easily from your sidewalk, steps, or porch. Installing the Post The best mailbox supports are stable but bend or fall away if a car hits them. The Federal Highway Administration recommends: A 4' x 4' wooden support or a 2'-diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe. Avoid unyielding and potentially dangerous supports, like heavy metal pipes, concrete posts, and farm equipment (e.g., milk cans filled with concrete). Bury your post no more than 24' deep. Door Slots Approved Door Slots Some homes and apartments have a slot in the door for receiving mail rather than a mailbox. The standards for an approved door slot are: The opening must be at least 1 1/2' x 7'. The bottom of the slot must be at least 30' above floor. Horizontal slots must have a flap hinged at the top. Vertical slots must be hinged on the opposite side from the door’s hinges. Inside Door Slot Hoods The standards for approved inside door slot hoods are: The hood should not project more than 2 1/16' beyond the inside of the door. On a horizontal slot, the hood should not extend below the bottom of the outside plate. On a vertical slot, the hood should not extend beyond the side of the outside plate on same side as the door’s hinges. Maintenance Mailboxes take a beating from the weather, so we recommend an annual mailbox checkup to avoid damage to your mail or difficulty identifying your address. Tighten loose hinges on the door Take care of rusty or loose parts Replace missing or faded house numbers Keep the path to your mailbox clear   Back to top

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