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Aluminum (Al)
| Aluminum is a soft, durable, lightweight, malleable metal with appearance ranging from silvery to dull grey, depending on the surface roughness. It has about one-third the density and stiffness of steel and is ductile, and easily machined, cast, and extruded. Aluminum is remarkable for its ability to resist corrosion. |
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Assembled
| The product is delivered whole with no further assembly needed. |
Brass
| Brass has higher malleability than copper or zinc. The relatively low melting point of brass and its flow characteristics make it a relatively easy material to cast. By varying the proportions of copper and zinc, the properties of the brass can be changed, allowing hard and soft brasses. |
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Capacity
| Refers to the amount of mail a mail receptacle can store. Also refers to the amount of soil or water in containers such as planters. |
Carrier
| An individual contractor or private company (airline, trucking company, railroad, etc.) that transports your purchases from the warehouse to the delivery address. |
Certifications
| Refers to any qualifications, required or not, that a product may have obtained thru a third party review and approval. Most notably here, mailbox USPS certifications and product International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications. |
Chip resistant
| Material that displays properties where chipping is unlikely. |
Commercial
| Products that are intended for architects, builders and building managers for use in public central point delivery or curbside needs. |
Configuration
| Refers to the number and style of mailboxes used in one setting. In commercial applications usually refers to the number and style of mailboxes. In residential mailboxes, it refers to the combination of options and colors. |
Copper
| A beautiful metal with an orange hue that will develop a soft green patina over time. |
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Exclusive
| We carry many products that you can only get through our site on the internet. Our dedicated team searches out quality products with limited geographical access that we feel our customers could appreciate. We have launched many successful product lines and continue to shop around for you. |
Finish
| A term used to describe the color and or texture of a product. |
Gauge
| Refers to the sheet metal gauge or thickness of metal in sheet form which varies by material. The gauge of sheet metal ranges from 30 gauge to about 8 gauge. Metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, steel, tin, nickel and titanium, are commonly referred to with this measurement. |
Installation
| This describes products that will need to be installed. |
ISO Certification
| ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards. ISO9001 specifically defines quality system requirements for our suppliers during design, development, production, installation and servicing. It provides a way for suppliers to demonstrate its capabilities and for quality assessment of their capabilities by external parties. Companies certified by the ISO organization have taken extra steps in ensuring their product quality is provable, repeatable and within international guidelines. |
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Manufacturer’s warranty
| Limited guarantees against product defect provided by the manufacturer. |
Materials
| Refers to the product’s basic make-up, whether wood, metal, clay, etc… |
Overall Size
| The height, width and length (or depth) of a product when assembled. |
Patented
| This refers to products or processes used by manufacturers that can not be copied for a substantial but limited amount of time. |
Quality
| A term used to refer to the manufacture of a product and it’s fit for use. For example, a high quality steel mailbox will last years longer than a make-shift plywood box. |
Some assembly required
| Some products require assembly before they are usable as designed. |
Stainless Steel
| Stainless steel is a generic term for a family of low carbon alloy steels containing 10.5% or more chromium. The corrosion resistance and other useful properties of steel are enhanced by increased chromium content and the addition of other elements such as molybdenum, nickel and nitrogen. |
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Standard
| Refers to the configuration of a product before options and add-ons. Also refers to an average size plaque. |
Steel
| An alloy consisting mostly of iron, with a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.14% by weight, depending on grade. Used in manufacturing due to it’s corrosion resistant and malleable properties. |
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Weight
| The weight given for each product is the actual weight and not the shipping weight after packaging. |
Wood
| If not defined as cedar, pine, oak or other woods, this term means generally plywood or treated woods used in the product manufacture. |
Zinc
| A metallic chemical element with the symbol Zn. At certain temperatures, zinc metal is malleable and can easily be beaten into various shapes. Zinc plating of steel is also a major application. |
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