Nowadays, home mailboxes or mail slots in the front door are in every home, it is after all regulated by law. They refer to various aspects such as ease of access, location, type of mailbox used, and privacy protection. Having a mailbox or a mail opening in your door is mandatory, because in order to avoid theft and due to special privacy needs, mail must be delivered to personal mailboxes. The mailbox must be placed in an easily recognisable place, as there may be difficulties in the delivery of mail by the postman.
Door replacement and letter opening
At the moment when we decide to replace external doors with new ones, the question often arises about the letter slot. This is an element that most households cannot do without. It provides not only convenience in receiving correspondence. It is also a guarantee of safety. Letters will not fall into the wrong hands. It is also a great convenience for receiving mail when there is no one at home.
However, many door models offered by manufacturers do not have such openings. However, nothing stands in the way of installing such a gap, regardless of the material from which the external door was made. Consultants at the time of accepting the order will also ask whether the customer wants to make such a hole. They will also help you match the right finish of the letter slot so that it matches the style and finish of the selected exterior door.
Letter slots – personalization and protection
The letter hole made in the door does not have to be monotonous and boring. In addition to being matched in colour and style to the exterior door, they can also be personalized according to the customer’s wishes. Most often, the name, initials or house number is placed on the movable flap of the slot.
Popular antique patterns, floral motifs are usually added around the perimeter of the slit. They give the whole an elegant look. What’s more, any decorations can be made in any colors. Such a personalized door will certainly stand out. Undoubtedly, installing a letter slot is also a facilitation of the work of postmen, who can deliver correspondence faster and more reliably.
Behind the elegance and convenience of the letter slot in the external door, there is a hint of uncertainty whether it is really safe. Finally, there is a hole in the door. However, there is no reason to worry here, because the movable flap from the opening is constructed in such a way as not to let excess air or rain through.
