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Letterplates & Covers
Will your letterplates fit the existing opening in my door?
The size of letterplates can vary greatly between manufactures, so we advise measuring the size of your opening before choosing a product. If your opening is too small, you'll need to enlarge it - we recommend asking a professional to do this! For more information, take a look at our Traditional Letterbox Fitting Guide.
What will your letterplate look like on the inside of my door?
With a standard letterplate, you'll see a classic, square letterplate externally, but you'll be able to see the opening flap and spring mechanism from the inside (dependent on how the product was fitted, you may also be able to see the two fixing on either side). For a cleaner look, we recommend using one of our letterplate covers in a matching finish. This is a larger flap designed to conceal all the inner workings and limit draughts.
What's the maximum door thickness for your letterplates?
This depends on the letterplate.
Blacksmith finishes (Pewter, Beeswax & Black): ≤ 74mm
Period finishes (Bronze, Brass, Nickel, & Chrome): ≤ 65mm
Maximum thickness is the same for large and small letterplates. However, our Postal & Art Deco letterplates have a max. thickness of 60mm.
Are your letterboxes draught-resistant?
Our letterplates aren't fitted with draught exclusion seals, but the springs are very strong and will prevent a fair amount of draughts depending on how snug the product is fitted. You can add a letterplate cover to further limit draughts, but if you want complete draught-resistance, we recommend choosing our Traditional letterbox which has a tunnel and brushes designed to insulate the door. This creates a tight seal which is both draught-proof and weatherproof.
Do you offer a complete letterplate system for any door type?
Yes, our Traditional letterbox consists of a front plate with an opening, a tunnel that passes through the thickness of your door, internal brushes for draught exclusion, and an internal finish to tidy up the look of your door. This works well with all door types between 42mm-72mm thickness of all materials including composite, solid, and uPVC doors.
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