How to weather proof?
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I live in a older home that has a mail drop built into the wall next to the front door. How could I weather proof/insulate this in an attractive way inside the house?
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In the inside, is there a little door to open? If not add one. That will help with drafts. Other than that, not much you can do.
You canāt weather proof it fully. You can put door gasket material on the flaps & you could possibly add a middle flap of 6 mil plastic with a staple gun.
Unless you'd like to take it out and send to me. My house in 1905
Hi, cut some Styrofoam to fit and paint it a color that matches your interior or
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Build a box around the slot and larger that seals well to your wall. Include a bottom with a hinge so you can access the mail dropped into the slot by using the hinged bottom. This will allow the mail to still be dropped into the slot with mail accessible at the bottom of the box by opening the bottom which is now hinged. The box could be insulated if you want. The box could be painted the same color as your walls or decorated to look intentional. Still makes use of the slot but keeps it more secure and less air can access the rest of your home.