Composite Mailbox Posts: The Low-Maintenance Option for Minnesota Homes and HOAs

Most people think of composite as a decking material. It's the same material you'd find on a new backyard deck, and now we're using it for mailboxes.

Father and Son Building is introducing composite mailbox posts made from 6x6 composite timbers. If your goal is a mailbox you can install once and truly forget about, this is the longest-lasting, lowest-maintenance option we offer.

Why Composite Is a Big Deal

It never rots. Wood, whether treated or cedar, is still wood. Over time, moisture takes a toll. Composite doesn't rot, decay, or break down in the ground the way wood eventually does.

No painting or staining. Ever. Composite doesn't need to be painted, stained, or sealed. It looks the same years from now as it does the day we install it, with no maintenance on your part.

Made for Minnesota winters. Moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, snow, and road salt are what wear out mailbox posts in our climate. Composite shrugs them off. It won't split, crack, or warp from seasonal moisture the way wood can.

No insect damage. There's nothing in composite for insects to eat or nest in.

Built for the long haul. When it comes to long-term durability, composite is about as close to indestructible as a mailbox post gets.

Perfect for HOAs and Associations

For HOAs and property managers, composite solves two big headaches: maintenance and consistency. There's no repainting or restaining schedule, and every mailbox in the neighborhood keeps a uniform look year after year.

Composite post details:

• Color: We currently offer black, and we're working on adding more colors.
• Structure: The whole structure is composite, including the horizontal beam, not just the posts.
• Warranty: We offer our own 3-year workmanship warranty (covering our installation, not material defects) on top of whatever the manufacturer offers.

We're currently installing composite mailboxes for an HOA in Excelsior, and we'll be sharing photos of the finished project soon.

Same Quality Installation

Composite posts get the same careful installation as all of our builds: a gravel base for drainage, a concrete footing, a weed-whip guard, and properly set height and placement to meet USPS guidelines.

Is Composite Right for You?

If you want the lowest upfront cost, cedar-tone pressure-treated mailbox posts offer great value. If you love the look of natural wood, cedar is a beautiful choice. But if you want a mailbox that never needs painting, never rots, and will outlast just about anything, composite is the way to go.

Interested in composite for your home or HOA? Contact us for a free estimate.