Count on “special delivery” every day when you add a beautifully Dover Mailbox 5 Ft. H In-Ground Mount Decorative Post. These posts are made of a cellular PVC - vinyl and handcrafted with great quality and attention to detail. It’s the perfect balance of function and style. Quality built to stand strong and sturdy through the seasons.
The best mailbox post I’ve found during a 2 month arduous search for a high quality piece.
Most of the decorative posts I came across in my search were as thin as a milk jug, but not this one. It’s made from a solid PPE-vinyl material that’s evenly colored the same throughout its thickness. (I had to trim 38” from the mailbox mounting plate, so I saw for myself. I included a picture of the scrap piece). It’s SUPER sturdy, has a smooth surface, and cleaning requires a damp cloth, a spray of all purpose cleaner at worst. It’s also beautiful in person…I especially like the little brass plaque with the company name! I chose to have that side showing above the mailbox so the mailman sees every day lol. I think it adds a nice personal touch that other brands don’t bother with.
The other ones I found of this quality were several hundred dollars more, and many of them were simply coated or painted wood, needing annual touch up and maintenance. Many were also made to order, and required a 6-8 week wait and 200-250 shipping).
***Tip the instructions state that two bags of concrete are needed, but I found that it only needed one, like every other post I’ve installed. In my opinion, one can save themselves the money and backache by using one bag of quick setting. (QuikCrete sells it in the red bag). Don’t forget that you’ll need a few inches of gravel underneath the concrete for drainage. There are plenty of YouTube videos on post installations.)
All three of my neighbors commented on how great it looks, and I just installed it yesterday! of concrete. Jimmy (homeowner). Frontenac, MO. Sat, 13 Jul 2024
