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Door Slots vs Traditional Mailboxes: Which Is Best?
Monday August 12, 2019
Contrary to what some people believe, the United States Postal Service (USPS) doesn't require each home or residential building to have a traditional mailbox. An alternative form of mail reception allowed by the USPS is a door slot. As shown below, a door slot is a rectangular-shaped hole in which mall is inserted. The mail courier can slide the tenants' mail into the slot, at which point it will fall onto the floor or in a bucket inside the tenants' home. So, which is these mail delivery solutions work best?
5 Reasons to Include Outdoor Lighting in Your Residential Community
Monday August 05, 2019
When developing a neighborhood or residential community, don't overlook the importance of outdoor lighting. While mailboxes and signs are important, outdoor lighting is also important. Regardless of the size of your residential community or where it's located, it can benefit from the use of outdoor lighting in the five following ways.
5 Things to Consider When Choosing Entrance Signage for a Residential Community
Monday July 22, 2019
Whether you're developing a new residential community or seeking a fresh look an existing residential community, it's important to choose the right entrance and wayfinding signage. When residents enter the community, the first thing they'll see is the entrance signage. By choosing the right entrance signage, you'll create a positive and lasting first impression that enhances the aesthetics of your residential community. So, what type of entrance signage should you choose?
Cluster Box Units vs STD-4C Mailboxes: What's the Difference?
Monday July 15, 2019
Cluster Box Units (CBUs) and STD-4C mailboxes are two popular alternatives to traditional curbside mailboxes. A form of centralized mail delivery, they allow couriers to drop off and pick up mail at a single unit rather than accessing each tenant's curbside mailbox. While CBUs and STD-4C mailboxes are similar in this regard, however, they aren't necessarily the same. If you're thinking about purchasing either of these centralized mail delivery systems for your neighborhood or residential community, you should familiarize yourself with the differences between CBUs and STD-4C mailboxes.
Maintenance Requirements for Decorative Street Signs
Monday July 08, 2019
Decorative traffics signs play an important role in safely guiding motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to their intended destination throughout any residential community or development. Also known as traffic control signals, they consist of regulatory signs, warning signs and guide signs. Regardless of where they are used, though, the Federal Highway Transportation Authority (FHWA) requires all traffic signs to be properly maintained. So, what are the maintenance requirements if your community chooses to install decorative traffic signs?