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To install a new mailbox post, homeowners will need QUIKRETE Fast-Setting Concrete, which typically sets in 20 to 40 minutes, a building form, gravel or crushed stone, a level, shovel or post-hole digger, pressure-treated wooden post and, of course, a mailbox.
• Begin by checking with your local postmaster as to what type of mailbox to purchase. Generally, mailboxes should be placed 3-1/2 feet to 4 feet from the road, with the front of the mailbox 6 inches to 8 inches from the curb.
• Next, dig a hole one-third the length of the post, plus an additional 6 inches for gravel. The diameter of the hole should be about three times the diameter of the post.
• Pack the dirt inside the hole to remove any air pockets, and pour 6 inches of gravel into the hole for proper drainage.
• Before pouring the concrete mix, position a QUIK-TUBE building form in the hole and backfill for added durability.
• Place the mailbox post in the hole. Throughout the project, use a level to make sure the post remains parallel with the ground.
• Pour the dry concrete mix into the hole until it is between 3 inches to 4 inches from the top.
• Follow the directions on the bag by incorporating water into the dry concrete mix, allowing the water to soak in completely.
• Once the mix begins to firmly hold the post, start filling in the hole with dirt.
• Wait about four hours before mounting your mailbox onto the post.
For more information, visit www.quikrete.com. Most homeowners will eventually need to install or replace a mailbox post.
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