Where can I find information on building a brick mailbox?
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Elizabeth L
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Elizabeth, Here is a link to a site that has a good amount of brick mailbox information...http://brickdr.com/brick-repair-services-2/brick-mailbox-design-repair/brick-mailbox-design-options/ They do installations (not your area) but their site has a lot of ideas for you....
Imagery
on May 29, 2011
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Sounds cool! Please post a photo when you are done, I'd love to see your handy work!
Imagery
on Jul 27, 2011
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I'll definitely be looking for your posts! Thanks for the update, try to stay cool!
Imagery
on Jul 28, 2011
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Make sure to extend your Curb Appeal to the mailbox by planting a bed of annuals or perennials at the base. Can't wait to see pictures!
Kimberly Lacy
on Jul 29, 2011
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If you build a masonry type mail box make a good footer and then use mortar to fill some of the cells of your block base, at least the corners, and tie it to the footer. We have had several incidents in Fairburn where the brick mailboxes have been hit by cars, some not very hard, and they have all fallen apart on contact. I noticed that none of them are tied together in any way. It is just block and brick stacked together with mortar. Well that is ok but tying it all together is much better and stronger so that if struck it will take substantial force to damage the structure. Then you'll know who hit you because they won't just drive off, like most of them have done down here.
Paul M
on Jul 29, 2011
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Elizabeth...be aware the depending on your street classification in Va Bch, there are restrictions on constructing a "fixed object" within the public right of way....where the majority of mailboxes are placed. Brick mailboxes do not offer a "break away" design at road side for passing vehicles. If you're on a road that receives Va State road maintenance payments, VDOT has guidelines for mailbox placement and type as well.
Ellen C
on Jul 29, 2011
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@Teresa we are. Love it!
Kimberly Lacy
on Aug 04, 2011
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