No Concrete Mailbox Post

The mayne no dig ground screw helps you install your mayne mail post in a cleaner and easier way.

No concrete mailbox post.

Here s the absolute best way to install a mailbox without using concrete. It s also pretty simple to do. Avoid unyielding supports such as metal or concrete posts and instead use a 4 x 4 inch wooden support or a 2 inch diameter standard steel or aluminum pipe. The mailbox post is designed to be installed into the ground as is with nothing inside the post.

L of rebar for twisting the screw into the ground. The no dig ground screw comes with 5 lag bolts and 20 in. The mail service in every country has its own regulations regarding the dimensions and installation of the mailbox. Two 50 pound bags of fast setting concrete will set a 4 inch by 4 inch or a 4 inch diameter post in a 10 inch diameter hole 2 feet deep.

Install a mailbox post without concrete but still with a 4 4 wood post for this installation we recommend the mayne no dig ground anchor which costs around 32 35 at most online retailers but at the time of this article is under 20 at amazon for prime members. It s an ideal way to avoid digging a hole and mixing concrete it truly is a time saver. Make sure your desired mailbox post meets federal highway administration recommendations. This is about as cheap a temporary mailbox as you can make.

Insert the mailbox post into the hole. Step 3 pour water into the dry mix and allow it to soak in. The united states post service regulations say that the opening of your mailbox needs to be 6 inches to 8 inches away from the curb and 41 inches to 45 inches above the surface of the road. Step 4 use a level to position the post perfectly vertical.

Step 5 fill the hole with fast setting concrete up to 3 to 4 inches below ground level. Pour concrete mix in bucket until it is about half full. Use enough water to saturate the dry mix. Set the post into the hole and attach 2x4 braces to adjacent sides of the post.

For the mailbox installation i was originally going to take the traditional route. After doing extensive research i think this is the best mailbox and mailbox post combination you can find. How to install a mailbox post without concrete. Step 6 pour about a gallon of water per 50 lb bag into the hole and allow the water to saturate the concrete mix.