If a house had weak walls, it wouldn't matter if the lock on the front door was the best in the world. It's the same with locking mailboxes- not only does the lock need to be secure, but the body of the mailbox itself needs to also provide security, protection, and durability.
Steel means quality and security
The best material to use in true security locking mailboxes is heavy-duty galvanized powder-coated steel. When you really think about it, this is no surprise. When is the last time you saw a bank vault made of thin aluminum or plastic? Have you ever heard a manufacturer of safes or locks taut the security virtues of aluminum or plastic? Of course not.
Many mailboxes that claim to be secure and durable are made of thin, 18-22 gauge metal, aluminum, or even plastic. Some manufacturers of these products advertise their products as being more corrosion resistant than an all-steel box. While this may be true to some extent, your mailbox won't last if it fails to protect your mail from would-be identity thieves.
What makes our mailbox finish durable?
Every Mail Boss product is electro-galvanized. This electro-chemical process covers the cold rolled steel with zinc in a thicker, more complete coat than just a zinc dip would. Then, every product is powder coated (another electro-chemical process) which provides a much harder, more durable, scratch resistant finish than simple paint. Powder-coating is a sought-after finish on any metal product that may be exposed to harsh environmental factors.
Since the technology exists to make cold rolled steel as weather resistant as aluminum or plastic, the argument for the use of inferior strength products like aluminum and plastic becomes nonsensical. Every curb-side Mail Boss security locking mailbox is made of 12-and 14-gauge steel. Weighing in at almost 40 pounds, the difference can be felt when you pick up the steel Mail Boss.
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