What are Standard Size Mailboxes With a Bronze Color?

Assembled Measurements

• Choose a standard-size bronze mailbox, according to its assembled measurements, to ensure that it is the size you need. The measurements of mailbox packaging and cardboard casing do not accurately reflect the size of an assembled bronze mailbox. According to The Home Depot, a standard Gibraltar bronze mailbox has a depth of 19.96 inches, a height of 8.77 inches and a width of 6.83 inches. Ace Hardware's standard Solar Group Elite bronze mailbox measures 19 inches in depth, 8.75 inches in height and 6.75 inches in width.

Incoming Mail Opening

• Evaluate the standard incoming mail opening before you purchase a bronze mailbox. Standard mailboxes meet the United States Postal Service's (USPS) approved size requirements. The Home Depot states that a standard bronze mailbox opening is 19 inches in length, 7.5 inches in height and 5.9 inches in width. Incoming mail opening measurements are important because they determine the maximum parcel and package size that will fit in your mailbox.

Construction and Color

• Opt for a galvanized steel mailbox painted with a bronze, durable weather-resistant paint. Bronze metal is heavy, expensive and oxidizes in inclement weather, so bronze mailboxes are generally made from steel covered with a long-lasting exterior paint. A standard steel mailbox, overlaid with weather-resistant bronze paint, is sturdy and rust-proof. Avoid painting a steel mailbox with bronze paint yourself because manufacturers use high-pressure equipment and sealing procedures that protect steel against harsh outdoor elements.

Mounting

• Install a standard mailbox post or mounting in the ground before you install a bronze mailbox. Standard mailbox posts meet height requirements, established by the Postmaster General. USPS requires the bottom of the mailbox to be 3 1/2 to 4 feet above the surface of the road. This vertical height allows mail trucks to deliver mail quickly and efficiently to residents. Choose a wooden or solid metal post and secure it properly in the ground, according to installation directions. Attach your standard bronze mailbox to the post with galvanized steel hardware that is included with your mailbox purchase. Avoid installing the post and mailbox in an area where the ground has eroded or on a steep incline.