Top 5 Misconceptions About Wooden Mailboxes

No matter how pretty they make the vinyl mailboxes, they do not have the look and feel of wooden mailboxes. Even when they are made to look like wood, they still fail to meet the goal. This move toward metal and vinyl is driven by a number of misconceptions surrounding the most basic material used: wood.

Here is a list of the top five misconceptions about wooden mailboxes:

1. Wooden boxes are said to be hard on the environment. Of course, it is rarely noted the material used for wooden mailboxes is usually derived from renewable resources specifically grown for the sake of harvesting. Thus, wooden mailboxes are actually a link in the chain which ensures healthy forest management.

2. Wood attracts fungi. Untreated wood might indeed fall victim to fungi, but the majority of wooden mailboxes are treated with fungicides as well as preservatives, ensuring they will continue to be of use for decades to come.

3. Wood breaks easily. The wood used for mailboxes is actually quite hard and durable.

4. Wood lacks pizazz. Nothing could be further from the truth! As a matter of fact, wooden mailboxes can be decorated and redecorated time and again. This is something you will be hard pressed to do with vinyl.

5. Wooden mailboxes splinter. Wood used for mailboxes is usually pressure treated and therefore will greatly resist splintering and other damage you might associate with the material. As a matter of fact, some wooden mailboxes from the last century are still around!