Want to build this mailbox stand - help!
Looking to build the cement mailbox stand shown in the picture. After some googling, it turns out that my initial idea of simply building it with cinderblocks is a no-go since the mailbox is street facing and thus cannot be completely solid structure, per federal law (for safety issues, I believe). So, how can I recreate this? I currently have one of those plastic mailboxes, so I would need to lay down a small concrete foundation regardless. However, I am not sure what materials I could use to recreate the structure without it being "solid" all the way through. My initial thought is to make a frame of 2x4's, then attach cement boards, then cover in type-O or type-N mortar for that textured look, then paint it after about a month. Is this the right way? Please note that I am in South Florida, so it rains a lot. Thanks!!!! https://preview.redd.it/14j7hb2lyaoe1.jpg?width=1206&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=292bbd597c2b433bee0da7febece4b9d8f22ca21 submitted by /u/nordictrackstar [link] [comments]
| | Looking to build the cement mailbox stand shown in the picture. After some googling, it turns out that my initial idea of simply building it with cinderblocks is a no-go since the mailbox is street facing and thus cannot be completely solid structure, per federal law (for safety issues, I believe). So, how can I recreate this? I currently have one of those plastic mailboxes, so I would need to lay down a small concrete foundation regardless. However, I am not sure what materials I could use to recreate the structure without it being "solid" all the way through. My initial thought is to make a frame of 2x4's, then attach cement boards, then cover in type-O or type-N mortar for that textured look, then paint it after about a month. Is this the right way? Please note that I am in South Florida, so it rains a lot. Thanks!!!! [link] [comments] |
