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Why won’t the parcel locker key come out of the lock?

Why won't the parcel locker key come out of the lock?

How Parcel Locker Keys Work If you’ve ever used centralized mail or installed it, you may wonder how parcel lockers and their keys work. Parcel lockers, or package lockers, offer a safe and convenient way for the tenants of apartments, communities, and commercial properties to receive all but the largest packages. These lockers are also […]

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How do I get a replacement mailbox key?

How do I get a replacement mailbox key?

How Do I Get a New Key for My Community Mailbox? Perhaps you have just moved into a new apartment complex or multi-family community, and you’ve never used a centralized mailbox system before, where all customer compartments are in the same location and inside the same cabinet. These mailbox types are common in such communities, […]

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CBU Mailbox Features: Security & Protection

CBU Mailbox Features: Security & Protection

The Security Features of the CBU Mailbox The CBU mailbox is designed to prevent vandalism, weather damage, break-ins, and tampering that might occur with other, less secure mailboxes. Several features are added to make this possible. Solid Construction The CBU is constructed of steel and aluminum, which are strong materials that are resistant to weathering […]

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CBU Mailbox Features: Built-in Parcel Locker

CBU Mailbox Features: Built-in Parcel Locker

Cluster Mailbox, or CBU, Benefits Including Parcel Lockers The Cluster Mailbox, or CBU, has a myriad of benefits for property managers and customers alike. These sturdy mailboxes are built with security and convenience in mind. These mailboxes are ideal for entire communities, apartment complexes, and commercial properties. These CBU’s are highly resistant to damage and […]

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CBU Mailbox Features: Outgoing Mail Convenience

CBU Mailbox Features: Outgoing Mail Convenience

The Convenience of CBU Mailbox Outgoing Mail Slots The CBU has many features designed to improve safety and customer convenience. These features work well in apartment complexes, on commercial properties, and in various types of communities where multiple families must be served by the USPS. The CBU, or cluster mailbox unit, contains multiple customer compartments […]

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Mailbox Features: Trapping Locks

Mailbox Features: Trapping Locks

Trapping Locks: A Common Mailbox Feature Centralized mailboxes all make use of locks, in addition to sturdy construction designed to keep your mail safe. Customer compartments all contain simple locks that use a customer key to access, but parcel lockers include a special type of lock. These special trapping locks for parcel lockers offer a […]

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Mailbox Maintenance: Touch Up Paint

Mailbox Maintenance: Touch Up Paint

Centralized mailboxes are convenient and easy to use for mail delivery and pickup. They are also very useful for delivering packages safely and quickly and help to save trips to the post office with their features. They are also sturdy and resistant to weathering, thanks to their paint and powder finish. However, it’s always possible […]

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Mailbox Maintenance: Changing a Lock

Mailbox Maintenance: Changing a Lock

Centralized mailboxes are a safe option for receiving mail and packages, thanks to their locking compartments and powerful construction. Each customer compartment has its own lock, and though these locks are strong and resistant to tampering, there is always the chance a key will break inside a lock, or wear and tear will require replacement. […]

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Product Overview: STD-4C Surface Mount Series

Product Overview: STD-4C Surface Mount Series

The STD-4C surface mount series of centralized mailboxes are a convenient way to provide mail delivery to apartments, multi-family communities, and many commercial properties. These sturdy units, made of aluminum and steel, are a secure option for the delivery and retrieval of mail and packages. Included are several customer compartments for regular mail, parcel lockers, […]

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Product Overview: STD-4C Front Load Series

Product Overview: STD-4C Front Load Series

The STD-4C Mailbox is a commercial mailbox designed to serve multiple customers. This USPS-approved unit is made strictly out of two sturdy materials: aluminum and steel. This mailbox is made up of one strong cabinet, which holds one to two columns of locking, customer mail compartments and parcel lockers. Able to Recess into Walls The […]

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Changing/Replacing Tenant Door for CBU & 4C Mailboxes

Changing/Replacing Tenant Door for CBU & 4C Mailboxes

Tenant Door Replacement on Centralized Mailboxes All centralized mailboxes make use of tenant compartments, each of which has a locking door. These doors and locks are typically very sturdy and resistant to damage, but if damage does occur and the compartment becomes unusable, it is possible to replace the door. This will be quicker and […]

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How to Install a Cluster Box Unit

How to Install a Cluster Box Unit

How to Install A CBU, Or Cluster Box Unit Property managers will need to provide mail delivery for their tenants, whether they live in an apartment complex, use a commercial property, or have homes in a multi-family community. Cluster boxes are common, and once purchased, will need to be installed. Preparing the Concrete Pad All […]

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Cluster Box Units (CBUs) Overview

Cluster Box Units (CBUs) Overview

National Mailboxes is proud to offer an innovative mail delivery solution for both residential areas and commercial spaces which serve multiple tenants. Today’s mail delivery requirements have changed from those in the past and include more packages and a greater need for mail security. The CBU, or cluster box unit, can meet these needs. Skip […]