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The Complete Guide to STD-4B Mailboxes

There are several types of centralized mail delivery systems supported by the United States Postal Service (USPS), including STD-4B mailboxes. Like all centralized mail delivery systems, STD-4B mailboxes don't consist of individual and separate mailboxes. Rather, they consist of a single wall-mounted unit that contains multiple mailbox compartments. If you're unfamiliar with the STD-4B mailboxes, keep reading to learn more about this traditional centralized mail delivery system and how it works.

Wood Posts and Aluminum Street Sign Mounting Brackets

Looking for contemporary street signage or mailboxes at an economical price? Look no further than Forsite. Forsite can provide you with standard and custom aluminum sign mounting brackets and mailbox components to go with your standard 4x4 or 3x3 wood post.

Where to Obtain Replacement Keys for Cluster Mailboxes (CBUs)

Are Mailboxes Considered Federal Property?

Mailboxes make it easy for consumers, as well as businesses, to send and receive tangible letters and small packages. Rather than delivering mail themselves, consumers and businesses can use the services of the United States Postal Service (USPS). On any given day, the USPS delivers over 187 million pieces of mail to recipients across the country. And because mailboxes are used exclusively by the USPS -- as opposed to private parcel and package delivery companies -- many people assume that they are federal property. So, are mailboxes really considered federal property?

Workstation Separators for Covid19 Distancing

As the country begins to re-open businesses and recreation facilities across the country the safety of residents, employees and customers is at an all time high. Forsite can provide HOA's, property management companies, businesses and restaurants workstation separators stands for almost any size and shape that you need. Give residents, clients, patrons and staff “peace of mind”….Help them stay COVID-Free. Our workstation separators are custom designed for country clubs, community club houses, hair salons, barber shops, restaurants, tattoo parlors, spas & many other service retailers, industrial and commercial businesses. They create a transparent barrier for separating salon/spa workstations, restaurant tables, check-out counters and many others.

How Parcel Lockers Work in Centralized Mail Delivery Systems

Consisting of large wall-mounted or freestanding units with multiple individual mailbox compartments, centralized mail delivery systems have become increasingly popular in the United States. They allow mail couriers to drop off, as well as collect, at a single location. Since mail couriers don't go to door-to-door, though, centralized mail delivery systems require parcel lockers.

How to Protect Curbside Mailboxes Getting Struck By Vehicles

Because of their close proximity to the road, curbside mailboxes are often struck by passing vehicles. For homeowners, it's frustrating to wake up one morning, only to discover that their curbside mailboxes has been knocked down. In some cases, vehicle strikes will only damage the post. In others, they'll damage the mailbox itself. If you're developing a neighborhood or residential community, though, there are several steps you can take to protect curbside mailboxes from passing vehicles.

Are Address Numbers Required for Curbside Mailboxes?

If you're planning to develop a neighborhood or residential community, you might be wondering whether to include address numbers on the curbside mailboxes. Unlike centralized mail delivery systems -- STD-4C and Cluster Box Units (CBUs) -- curbside mailboxes are typically installed independently of each other. In other words, each home will have its own curbside mailbox. Therefore, address numbers are often used to denote which mailbox belongs to which home. So, are address numbers required for curbside mailboxes?

What Are Traffic Warning Signs?

From the East Coast to the West Coast, you'll find traffic warning signs scattered alongside all major roads. Not to be confused with regulatory or guide signs, they live up to their namesake by "warning" motorists and other road users about a potential hazard. Even if you've seen a warning sign before -- which you probably have -- there are some things you might not know about them.

How to Promote Safe Social Distancing at Your Commercial Shopping Center

Are you responsible for developing or managing a commercial shopping center or mixed-use development? If so, you should take a proactive approach towards promoting safe social distancing. With the recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), governments and health officials across the world are urging individuals stay at least 6 feet away from each other. While people naturally congregate at commercial shopping centers, there are steps you can take to encourage safe social distancing.