How to fit a letterbox
So you want to know how to fit a letterbox? Then you have come to the right place! NW Window Repairs will show you how to install a letterbox using simple measurements.
This is the most simple method of checking you are purchasing the correct sized
letterbox.
There are 3 sizes of letterboxes available
on the market. These are:
Usually, buying the same size as you have
previously had will be sufficient. However, if you want to make 100% sure you
have the correct sized letterbox, or if you want to know how to install a
letterbox from scratch, then please look at method #2 below.
How to install a letterbox : Method 2 – Inside measurements
The internal measurement of the letterbox,
will always determine what size you require. So if you have got the hole cut
out already without a letterbox in, or if you require a hole to be cut out to
install a letterbox, then you will need the following measurements:
1 1)
To use a 10” letterbox, the
hole will need to be 215mm to 245mm in width, and 37mm to 55mm in height.
2 2)
To use a 12” letterbox, the
hole will need to be 250mm to 290mm in width, and 37mm to 55mm in height.
3 3)
To use a 12” Slimline
letterbox, the hole will need to be 260mm to 280mm in width, and 30mm to 40mm
in height.
Each letterbox comes with telescopic
sleeves, which allows for the thickness of the door itself.
Letterboxes which
are fitted through moulded panels are between 20mm to 40mm in size.
Letterboxes which are fitted through the frame, are between 40mm to 80mm in size.
Letterboxes which are fitted through the frame, are between 40mm to 80mm in size.
Now you know the size required, how do you
actually FIT your letterbox?! These 4 simple steps will show you from start to
finish:
How to fit a letterbox
Step 1 – Remove your old letterbox if you
have one. (If you don’t already have a letterbox hole, then you will need to
use the measurements above to cut the correct size required.)
Step 2 – Place the back panel on to the
inside of the door. This should easily fit in to the hole.
Step 3 – Place the screws in to the holes.
(If you require the holes to be drilled, use a pencil to mark where the screws
are, and drill out)
Step 4 – The tricky bit! Reach around your
door whilst still holding the back panel in place, and push the front panel in
to place. There are 2 holes to receive the screws. (You may need someone to
help you with this!)
Note: Sometimes you may find that the
screws are slightly too long, especially if you have a thinner than average
door.
And that is it! 4 simple steps on how to install
a letterbox!
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