I live in Pacific Northwest, will this box keep the water off my mail?
1587162
This box works well at keeping mail dry and is big enough for my magazines. We have had a few thunderstorms and snowstorms here since I put it up and nothing has gotten wet so I would say yes! BTW - it's not under a roof overhang.
1587163
I live where it snows and MELTS FAST in the Spring. Haven't noticed any terribly wet mail. But, if it is left open even slightly your mail will be soggy.
83813
It's made of cardboard, roughly the same thickness as a standard shipping box. I wouldn't recommend it for outdoor use where water or rain might get to it.Based on R. Best's answer, it sounds like the backing material can be different.
537228
Definitely. It's an excellent box! Waterproof too. I love the smell of it - cedar.
1507162
The box is sturdy but I would not trust it to be waterproof unless u r storing things that can get wet , hope this helps.
247484
Good afternoon from Australia.I am very happy with my Orbit Watermaster. Mine is located under cover therefore rain is not an issue but I would strongly recommend a weather proofing box if you intend to locate it outdoors. As far as the wireless feature is concerned, I frequently operate mine with 4 brick walls between the remote and the main unit and have never experienced any problems. I would say that with a plastic box there would be no problem but with a metal box there could be.Good luck.
672767
It will if the post is set in cement. If not I would recommend putting it in cement as the top is heavy. But it is a great save mailbox.
1353439
I have just installed the box and haven't been in winter weather with it yet. I am planning to install a sheet metal cover over it and will be o.k. if I keep it dry.
869229
I wud not cut a hole in the top & run a cable or wires thru the top because you don't want rain / water to enter the box. If you punch out a hole in the bottom, rain will not flow up into the box.
2042312
There are holes in the front for ventilation, so if there is a heavy wind and rain I suppose some mail could get a bit wet. My mailbox is hung next to my front door, with a normal 1 foot overhang for roof/gutters. I live in NJ where there is plenty of rain/snow, and I have never had a problem. My mail is always dry.
313627
We are in NC and don't get weather that hot. But our summers do consistently stay in the 90's and the mailbox hasn't shown any problems regarding the plastic.
2075539
Probably can pass a package up to 4 inches in thickness. However, if it was any larger a hand could fit down into the box and pull out the mail, which would defeat the purpose of a lock box. [I cannot pass my hand down to reach the mail]. On rare occasions the postal worker will drop a bigger package on my porch. I have been very satisfied, although it is now showing minimal rust despite being in arid So. CA.
1418123
Yes. I live on a state highway in Indiana and this winter was brutal. My mailbox is right on the road and the plows blow snow over 25 feet onto my property. Mailbox is still standing and looks great. I did install a new post and used a bag of quickcrete to hold it in and made sure not to over tighten the screws that go into the post from the mailbox. Other advice is to make sure the post is tall enough to keep the plastic ring as high into the mailbox housing you can. Higher it is the stronger the box stands. Will make since when you see instructions. I have had 3 expensive metal boxes with custom lettering and this box is far better for standing up to road hazards and still looks sharp. I have 6ft tall rod iron and brick pillars and it looks classy. Had a local sign guy make some stickers in gold for numbers and it looks nice. Hope this helps I would buy another in a heart beat.
83812
It's made of cardboard, roughly the same thickness as a standard shipping box. I wouldn't recommend it for outdoor use where water or rain might get to it. Based on R. Best's answer, it sounds like the backing material can be different.
1220452
I don't think any mailbox can be completely weatherproof and still allow the mailman to open it every day. It depends on where you place the mailbox, and how quickly you retrieve the mail.
953593
NO it will not, only a standard mail box BUT it is a great product. I had tried several other solutions and this is the best ever. Good quality product.
1250707
Yes it is. We have had our box for a number of months now. We live at top of a ridge and our mail box has been exposed to heavy rain, snow, and wind, we have seen no moisture within the box or on the mail, even when we left the mail in it for several days.
1388737
It hinges in the same way the post office drop box does. Very solid and we'll made. Water tight holds a bunch.