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Are Your Curbside Mailboxes Weatherproof?
Friday February 28, 2020
When choosing curbside mailboxes for a neighborhood or residential community, you should check to see whether they are waterproof. Curbside mailboxes are regularly exposed to rain, sleet and snow. Over the course of many months or years, exposure to these elements can cause damage. Thankfully, some curbside mailboxes offer a higher level of protection against the weather than others. By choosing weatherproof curbside mailboxes, you can rest assured knowing that they will last a long time.
The Benefits of Outdoor Lighting for Commercial Properties
Wednesday February 12, 2020
When developing a commercial property, you shouldn't overlook the benefits of outdoor lighting. Whether it's a retail shopping center, an office complex or any other type of commercial property, you should include outdoor lighting in its design. Aside from providing illumination, it can benefit your commercial property in several ways.
How to Protect Curbside Mailboxes Getting Struck By Vehicles
Monday February 10, 2020
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.
The Importance of Entrance Signs for Neighborhoods and Communities
Friday January 31, 2020
Entrance signs play an important role in the aesthetics, as well as function, of neighborhoods and residential communities. Also known as entrance signage, they are installed at the entrance where they provide essential information to residents and travelers alike. Unfortunately, some developers overlook the importance of entrance signs, resulting in a lackluster neighborhood or community. By using a high-quality entrance sign in your neighborhood or community, you'll reap the following benefits.
5 Myths About Carrier Signal Flags in Mailboxes
Monday January 20, 2020
It's not uncommon for mailboxes to feature an adjustable flag on the right or left side. Known as the carrier signal flag, it's commonly used by homeowners and business owners to alert mail couriers to the presence of outgoing mail. If a mail courier sees the carrier flag raises, he or she will know that there's outgoing mail that needs to be collected. While you're probably familiar with the basic purpose of carrier signal flags, there might be some things you don't know about them. Below are five common myths and misconceptions about carrier signal signals in mailboxes.
6 Reasons to Choose Cluster Box Units (CBUs) for Your Neighborhood
Monday December 30, 2019
In any neighborhood, you'll need to choose an appropriate mail delivery system. While many neighborhoods and residential communities use conventional curbside mailboxes, this isn't the only option from which you can choose. Curbside mailboxes can certainly work, but Cluster Box Units (CBUs) offer an attractive alternative for several reasons.
Are STD-4C Mailboxes Secure? Here's What You Should Know
Friday December 27, 2019
The United States Postal Service (USPS) delivers over 150 billion pieces of mail each year in the United States -- a number that's expected to increase in 2020 and the years to follow. If you're developing a neighborhood or residential community, you should choose highly secure mailboxes to protect against mail theft. While conventional curbside mailboxes are always an option, STD-4C mailboxes may offer an even higher level of security.
The Jorolemon Mailbox: How It Influenced Modern-Day Mailbox Designs
Monday December 16, 2019
Have you heard of the Joroleman mailbox? Even if you're unfamiliar with it, you've probably encountered mailboxes featuring its iconic and classic design. The Joroleman mailbox's rectangular-dome design has become synonymous with residential curbside mailboxes. To learn more about this iconic mailbox and how it influenced modern-day mailbox designs, keep reading.
What Is a Mailbox Parcel Locker?
Friday November 29, 2019
With e-commerce sales at an all-time high, there's a growing need for mailbox parcel lockers. Conventional curbside mailboxes typically don't support large packages. If a homeowner or resident orders a package, the mail courier won't be able to deliver it. Instead, the mail courier may leave a note notifying the homeowner or resident that his or her package is located at the local post office. Thankfully, a parcel locker offers an easier and more convenient way for homeowners and residents to receive packages.
MUTCD Formatting Requirements for Traffic Sign Lettering
Thursday November 21, 2019
Ever since the 1930s, traffic signs have played an important role in promoting a safe and functional transportation infrastructure in the United States. Also known simply as road signs, they are designed to guide motorists safely to their intended destination. Whether it's a regulatory, warning or guide sign -- the three main types of traffic signs -- it probably uses the format dictated in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). So, what are the MUTCD's formatting requirements for traffic signs?