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Glossary
4B Mailboxes
| Style of commercial mailboxes that are now obsolete for all new installations or major renovations of central point mail delivery. Available for sale as replacements for existing 4B mailbox configurations. |
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4C Mailboxes
| Newly revised commercial mailboxes that meet the current USPS standards to accommodate new mail sizes and security needs. |
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Above Ground Storage Tank
| A tank located above ground that is designed to hold a liquid such as water, gasoline or other petroleum products |
Accessibility
| Refers to the USPS or the residents’ ability to gain entry to a mailbox or cluster mailbox. On rural routes this refers to the postal carriers ability to reach the mailbox from a vehicle. In a commercial setting, this refers to the USPS ability to load mail and all residents’ (see ADA accessible) ability to retrieve their mail. |
Activator
| An accelerator that can expedite the natural decomposition process. Their purpose is to increase microbial activity. |
Address
| The location to which the USPS is to deliver or return a mail piece. On the mail piece itself, it consists of certain elements such as recipient name, street name and house number, and city, state, and ZIP Code as required by the mail class. Curbside identification is as simple as an address number or plaque. |
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Aeration
| The process of introducing air into the compost pile. This can be accomplished by turning the pile or using a compost aerator. |
Aluminum (Al)
| Aluminum is a soft, durable, lightweight, malleable metal with appearance ranging from silvery to dull grey, depending on the surface roughness. It has about one-third the density and stiffness of steel and is ductile, and easily machined, cast, and extruded. Aluminum is remarkable for its ability to resist corrosion. |
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Art Deco Style
| Characteristics of the Art Deco movement include a a large range of ornaments and motifs. It is an opulent style and tends to be lavish - full of decorative features. |
Assembled
| The product is delivered whole with no further assembly needed. |
Available Supply
| The maximum amount of reliable water supply, including surface water, groundwater and contracted purchases. |
Bacteria
| A group of one-celled microorganisms that break down organic materials in the first stages of composting. |
Bain Marie Pan
| This type of pan eliminates lumps and is used for the most delicate sauces that require slow and gentle processing as sauces are cooked via the heat transfer from the boiling water in the lower unit of the pan. This pan is also known as a double boiler pan. |
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Bain-Marie
| To heat using two vessels, one of which fits into the top of the other. The lower pan is partially filled with water kept boiling or near boiling to keep the food in the upper pan cooking without excessive or uneven heat. |
Basalt
| Basalt is a common extrusive volcanic rock. It is usually gray to black and fine-grained due to rapid cooling of lava at the surface of a planet. |
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Blanch
| To immerse food briefly into boiling water, then plunge into cold water. The process firms flesh, heightens and sets color and flavor and loosens skin as in tomatoes intended for peeling. |
Boil
| To cook in a liquid which has reached a temperature of 212°F (100°C), or where bubbles are rising continually and are breaking the surface. |
Bokashi Bran
| A bran based material that has been prepared with EM (a mixed culture of naturally occurring friendly microorganisms). It is added as a compost activator, fermenting and accelerating breakdown of the organic matter. It is made with only molasses, water, EM, and wheat bran. |
Bokashi Juice
| The liquid that is drained off of the compost made with Bokashi Bran. This liquid can be used as plant food, or can be poured down the drain to help keep a healthy septic system. Bokashi juice is acidic, however, and if being used as a plant feed, it should be diluted at a rate of 1:100 parts water. |
Box Locker
| Allows numerous lockers into the smallest amount of floor space. A characteristic of the box lockers are their compact dimensions. |
Braise
| To cook meat by searing in fat, then simmering in a covered vessel in small amount of moisture. |
Brass
| Brass has higher malleability than copper or zinc. The relatively low melting point of brass and its flow characteristics make it a relatively easy material to cast. By varying the proportions of copper and zinc, the properties of the brass can be changed, allowing hard and soft brasses. |
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Broil
| To cook the food by placing it, for a short while, a measured distance below the broiler. Most ovens have a broiler section that is used to cook meats, fish and poultry or melt or brown foods such as sprinkled bread crumbs or grated cheese toppings. |
Brown
| To produce a brown surface on a food by use of relatively high heat for a brief period of time, giving the food an appetizing color and a richer flavor, keeping the interior moist by sealing in the natural juices. |
Butcher Block
| The modern butcher block is always solid and usually very thick. The thickness was important for the longevity of the block and also for the stability the mass provided. When the block becomes worn it can be planed down to create a rejuvenated cutting surface. |
Capacity
| Refers to the amount of mail a mail receptacle can store. Also refers to the amount of soil or water in containers such as planters. |
Carbon Filtering
| Method of filtering that uses a piece of activated carbon to remove contaminants impurities, and odors. |
Carrier
| An individual contractor or private company (airline, trucking company, railroad, etc.) that transports your purchases from the warehouse to the delivery address. |
Casserole Pan for Melted Butter
| prevents burning and guarantees perfect separation of the casein from the transparent melted butter. This separation makes the butter more appetizing and more digestible. |
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Casserole Pot
| has 2 handles and is about half as tall as wide. This multipurpose pot is perfect for stewing, blanching, roasting and poaching as the heat distributes uniformly through food. |
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Cast stone
| A lightweight yet durable alternative to real stone, this material has the appearance of pure sculpted stone. Cast stone can be made from white and/or grey cements, manufactured or natural sands, carefully selected crushed stone or well graded natural gravels and mineral coloring pigments to achieve the desired color and appearance while maintaining durable physical properties which exceed most natural cut building stones. |
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CBU
| Cluster Box Units are multi-unit mailboxes typically used in apartment buildings or commercial applications. CBU can refer to stand alone units or wall mounted multi unit mailbox configurations. |
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Cedar
| Known for their durable (decay-resistant) scented wood, cedar is the preferred wood for mailboxes, posts, and other outdoor curbside products. In the plant family Pinaceae, they are most closely related to the Firs (Abies), sharing a very similar cone structure. |
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Central point delivery
| A residential area that provides delivery to several addresses at one delivery point. For example, an apartment lobby delivery, sidewalk collection box units compared with single point delivery. |
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Ceramic
| Any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature. Usually available in an array of colors. |
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Certifications
| Refers to any qualifications, required or not, that a product may have obtained thru a third party review and approval. Most notably here, mailbox USPS certifications and product International Organization for Standardization (ISO) certifications. |
Character Length
| Refers to the number of characters and/or spaces allowed per line. |
Chip resistant
| Material that displays properties where chipping is unlikely. |
Clay
| A nonmetallic mineral used by shaping and then firing at high temperatures to produce various hard, brittle, heat-resistand and corrosion-resistant products. Usually available in an array of colors. |
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Climate Change
| The slow variations of climatic characteristics over time at a given place. |
Cluster mailboxes
| Multiple mailboxes encased as a single system available as a stand-alone, a surface or a recessed mounted unit. |
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Collection box
| A centralized unit used by the residents to deposit mail. Each box is usually equipped with a security lock for USPS access only but also can be used for private collection. |
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Collection compartment
| Refers to the box in a mailbox, whether single unit, multi-unit or cluster box system where residents deposit mail for USPS pickup. Usually equipped with a security lock for USPS access, but can be modified for private collection. Also can refer to the area in a single unit mailbox that collects delivered mail. |
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Column Mount
| Mailboxes meant for installation with an outer structure. For example, brick enclosed or wall encased mailboxes. |
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Commercial
| Products that are intended for architects, builders and building managers for use in public central point delivery or curbside needs. |
Composite Plastic
| A common term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial products. Due to their relatively low cost, ease of manufacture, versatility, and imperviousness to water, plastics are used in an enormous and expanding range of products. Most common forms found on our site are polypropylene or varying densities of polyethylene. |
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Compost
| Completely decayed organic matter used for conditioning soil. It is dark, odorless and rich in nutrients. |
Compost Bin
| The container used to make compost. Provides the ideal controlled environment for decomposition to occur more completely and rapidly, while providing the home garden a tidy, sanitary spot for on-site disposal of any yard or kitchen waste. |
Composting
| The art and science of combining unwanted yard waste, food scraps, and other organic materials under controlled conditions so that the original raw ingredients are transformed into compost. |
Configuration
| Refers to the number and style of mailboxes used in one setting. In commercial applications usually refers to the number and style of mailboxes. In residential mailboxes, it refers to the combination of options and colors. |
Conservation (water)
| The continuing protection and management of natural resources in accordance with principles that assure their optimum long-term economic and social benefits. |
Contemporary Style
| Characteristics of Contemporary style is in it's natural tendency to be outside the norm. The art movement started post WWII and became a part of popular culture with many artists becoming stars, working outside of an art historical context. |
Copper
| A beautiful metal with an orange hue that will develop a soft green patina over time. |
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Cubic Feet per Second (cfs)
| A rate of water flow at a given point, amounting to a volume of one cubic foot for each second of time. Equal to 7.48 gallons per second, 448.8 gallons per minute, or 1.984 acre feet per day. |
Curbside delivery
| A method of city delivery service where the letter carrier (walking or in a vehicle) delivers to customer mailboxes located at the curb. (Compare with sidewalk delivery.) (Also called curbline delivery.)
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Custom
| Products that are modified or made at the time of ordering. Custom products usually take longer to arrive. |
Decomposition
| The breakdown of organic materials into smaller particles by microorganisms. |
Delivery
| The act of taking mail from the post office to the customer. The mail itself taken to the customer’s business or residential delivery address or picked up at a post office — whether post office box, window, or dock. |
Distribute
| To sort mail in order to group pieces according to a plan or scheme.
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Distribution
| The sorting of mail into pigeonhole cases, trays, sacks, machine bins, or pouches in order to group pieces with a common destination. |
Diverter
| Instrument that when connected to a down spout channels water to a specific container or area |
Down Spout
| Horizontal tube or piping connected to the end of a rain gutter |
Drop Box
| A receptacle used for out-going mail usually placed in a central point delivery location in residential or commercial settings. |
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Drought (hydrological)
| A period of below average water content in streams, reservoirs, ground water aquifers, lakes and soils. |
Egg White Beating Bowl
| this solid copper bowl contains no tinning and produces creamy dense foam which whips up without lumps or liquid. Ideal for use making meringues and candies or cakes requiring whipped egg whites. |
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Energizer
| Works with the activator to speed up the decomposition process. |
Environment
| All of the external factors, conditions, and influences that affect an organism or a community. |
Ergonomics
| The scientific discipline concerned with designing according to human needs, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. |
Exclusive
| We carry many products that you can only get through our site on the internet. Our dedicated team searches out quality products with limited geographical access that we feel our customers could appreciate. We have launched many successful product lines and continue to shop around for you. |
Fade proof
| Color resists the natural elements of sun, wind, and water to retain its natural hue. |
Fiberglass
| Ultra-sturdy material that will not rot, stain, bleach, freeze or become disjointed. Resists breaking. |
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Finish
| A term used to describe the color and or texture of a product. |
Fish Pan
| ideal for steaming, boiling and simmering as this long oval pan comes with removable grill. Ultimate pan to use when preparing large fish or shellfish. |
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Flared Saucepan
| A conical shaped pan with 1 handle. Designed for making creams that need to be amalgamated, gravies, and sauces with an elevated evaporation. |
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Flow
| The rate of water discharged from a source; expressed in volume with respect to time, e.g., m3/s. |
Food Grade Material/Containers
| Containers have smooth interior typically made of heavy duty polyethylene. Commonly used for rain harvesting as smooth interior inhibits growth of algae |
Front Loading
| Refers to USPS access through the front of a mailbox to distribute mail. |
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Frost resistant
| Able to resist the condensation and freezing of moisture in the air. Tender plants will suffer extensive damage or die when exposed to frost. |
Fry
| To cook, at high temperature, in fat (a) Pan-Fry To cook in small amount of fat. (b) Deep-Fat Fry To cook in enough fat to completely cover food while cooking |
Frying Pan
| a low round 1 handled pan with curved edges. Used to sauté, sear or brown. If stainless steel lined can also be used for frying. Also used as final step in preparation of some pasta types as able to toss pasta at the correct temperature and in a relatively timely manner. |
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Gallon (liquid)
| 231 cubic inches of liquid |
Gauge
| Refers to the sheet metal gauge or thickness of metal in sheet form which varies by material. The gauge of sheet metal ranges from 30 gauge to about 8 gauge. Metals such as aluminum, brass, copper, steel, tin, nickel and titanium, are commonly referred to with this measurement. |
Glaze
| Any shiny coating applied to a food or created by browning. In meat preparation, a jelled broth applied to meat surface; in breads and pastries, a wash of egg or syrup; for doughnuts and cakes, a sugar preparation for coating. |
Granite
| Granite is a common and widely occurring type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock, which has a medium to coarse texture. It is nearly always massive (lacking internal structures), hard and tough, and therefore it has gained widespread use as a construction stone. |
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Ground Water
| Ground water, as opposed to surface water, is water that does not run off, and is not taken up by plants, but soaks down into an aquifer; a supply of fresh water under the earth’s surface which forms a natural reservoir. |
Home Composting
| The small scale domestic application of the principles of decomposition of organic waste. |
Horizontal
| Mailboxes that are wider than they are high. In a commercial mailbox setting, the 4Bs and 4Cs are considered horizontal units. |
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Hydroponics
| The science of growing plants in mineral solutions or liquid, instead of in soil. |
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Identity Theft
| A term used to refer to fraud that involves pretending to be someone else in order to steal money or get other benefits. Often information these criminals use come right to your mailbox. Locking mailboxes are recommended in areas that experience mail theft. |
In-Ground Posts
| Post for mailboxes or address signs that are installed in the ground, usually 18” or more are required to make a mailbox post solid. |
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Installation
| This describes products that will need to be installed. |
ISO Certification
| ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards. ISO9001 specifically defines quality system requirements for our suppliers during design, development, production, installation and servicing. It provides a way for suppliers to demonstrate its capabilities and for quality assessment of their capabilities by external parties. Companies certified by the ISO organization have taken extra steps in ensuring their product quality is provable, repeatable and within international guidelines. |
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Jade
| Jade, considered to be the imperial gem, has two different mineral "species". Jade used in jewelry is called Jadeite. In architecture, Nephrite Jade is used. Nephrite jade possess mainly grays and greens (and occasionally yellows, browns or whites). |
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Label
| Identification piece usually a metal plate or engraving. |
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Limestone
| Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the mineral calcite (calcium carbonate: CaCO3). It is an important stone for masonry and architecture, most notably the Great Pyramid of Giza. |
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Lobby
| The public area for conducting centralized services in a residential building or commercial building setting. |
Locking Mailbox
| Any type mailbox where mail retrieval is done through a locking door. |
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Low Casserole Pan
| 2 handled pan that is about one third as tall as wide. Ideal for foods that require a fast evaporation and for meat, fish and vegetable stews. Other uses include braising, stewing, glazing, oven roasting and gratins. |
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Mail
| A single addressed article of mail, usually a letter, flat, card, or parcel. It can be any item that is accepted for mail processing and delivery by the USPS or for internal private distribution. |
Mail drops
| A receptacle used for out-going mail usually placed in a central point delivery location in residential or commercial settings. |
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Mail handler
| An employee who loads, unloads, and moves mail and other duties related to the moving and processing of mail. |
Mail processing
| An integrated group of subfunctions required to sort and distribute mail for dispatch and eventual delivery. |
Mail receptacle
| Place the definition of the word here. |
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Mail slots
| Letters are dropped through a slot into a receptacle or onto the floor as a delivery by the USPS or a collection of outgoing mail by multi-unit residents. |
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Mail theft
| Often information criminals use in identity theft come right from your mailbox. Locking mailboxes are recommended in areas that experience mail theft.
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Mailbox
| Any private receptacle or container used by residents to receive mail either at their doorfront or at the curbside. Also refers to the single compartment assigned a resident in a multi-unit setting. |
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Manufacturer’s warranty
| Limited guarantees against product defect provided by the manufacturer. |
Master Keys
| Keys that can unlock all doors in a configuration of mailboxes or lockers. |
Master loading doors
| Doors that the USPS or private mail handler used to distribute mail to multi-units. Can be front loading or rear loading. |
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Materials
| Refers to the product’s basic make-up, whether wood, metal, clay, etc… |
Modern Style
| Characteristics of modernism are form, material, color, shape and the depiction of the natural world. It displays no ornate features and more minimalistic and the functional features. |
Modular
| Refers to the ability of a single product to be joined with other related products to form different and individual product configurations. |
Multi-Unit
| Mailboxes configured to serve common tenants or residents providing each with individual mailboxes. They range from lobby mailboxes or curbside neighborhood post mounts. |
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Organic
| Refers to something derived from living organisms and is made up of carbon-based compounds. It is also a general term used for a type of gardening using no chemical or synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. |
Out-going mail
| Mail deposited in a collection receptacle or in a mailbox with the flag up, as in cases of rural delivery, intended for USPS pickup and delivery. |
Oval Casserole Pan
| oval shape pan with wide bottom and 2 handles. Made for even distribution of heat through food. Excelled choice for roasting meats, chicken, game and rounded whole fish. Primary uses include stew, braising and roasting. |
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Oval Saute Pan
| curved low edges and feature 2 handles. Can be used for roasting, glazing, frying and gratins. Ideal when frying flour-coated chicken or fish. Able to go from stove to dining table with style and ease. |
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Overall Size
| The height, width and length (or depth) of a product when assembled. |
Parcel locker
| A unit that is installed alongside neighborhood delivery and collection box units or in conjuction with post office boxes that is used for parcel delivery to residents. Typically a key is left in the recipient’s personal mailbox to access the parcel. They can be post mounted or wall mounted. |
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Patented
| This refers to products or processes used by manufacturers that can not be copied for a substantial but limited amount of time. |
Periodicals
| A class of mail consisting of magazines, newspapers, or other publications formed of printed sheets that are issued at least four times a year at regular, specified intervals (frequency) from a known office of publication. Periodicals usually must have a legimate list of subscribers and requesters. |
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Plastic
| A common term for a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic organic solid materials suitable for the manufacture of industrial products. Due to their relatively low cost, ease of manufacture, versatility, and imperviousness to water, plastics are used in an enormous and expanding range of products. Most common forms found on our site are polypropylene or varying densities of polyethylene. |
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Poach
| To cook in liquid held below the boiling point. |
Polyethylene
| A lightweight thermoplastic; easily molded and resistant to other chemicals. Can be repeatedly softened and hardened by heating and cooling, and is used for many purposes, such as making containers, tubes, and packaging. |
Post Mount
| Refers to a mailbox that is manufactured to mount on a post as opposed to a wall or column mount mailbox. |
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Potting soil
| A soil mixture designed for use in container gardens and potted plants. Potting mixes should be loose, light, and sterile. |
Program (conservation)
| An action or policy that encourages, requires, or otherwise leads to implementation of water-saving measures. |
Quality
| A term used to refer to the manufacture of a product and it’s fit for use. For example, a high quality steel mailbox will last years longer than a make-shift plywood box. |
Rain Gutter
| Plastic or metal channel connected to the eaves of homes or buildings that channel rain water away from the foundation |
Rainwater Harvesting
| The gathering, or accumulating and storing of rainwater |
Rear Cover
| Refers to a finishing piece placed at the rear of a mailbox or locker. |
Rear Loading
| Refers to USPS access through the rear of a mailbox to distribute mail. |
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Receptacle
| A privately owned mailbox or a USPS collection box or other container used to receive or deposit mail.
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Recessed
| Refers to a mailbox wall installation where the front is visible but most if not all the mailbox is behind the wall. |
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Recycled water
| Domestic wastewater purified through primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. Recycled water is ideal for most non-drinking water purposes such as landscaping, irrigation and industrial uses. |
Resin
| A lightweight and portable material that is able to stand up to wear and tear and the heat of summer due to its durable construction. |
Reuse (water)
| To use again; to intercept for subsequent beneficial use, either directly or by exchange. Water that would otherwise return to the steam system. |
Risotto Dish with Curved Handle
| a low, round pan that generally features an arc handle that allow pouring directly into the serving dish thereby halting the cooking process. Uses for classic risotto with saffron other than braising and stewing. |
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Roast
| To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven, with a very small quantity of seasoning. |
Roasting Pan
| low-sided rectangular pan that is used for roasting, gratins and oven baking. Ideal for chicken, rabbit and oven baked pasta. |
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Rotational Molding
| A versatile process in which a heated mold causes plastic resin to melt and form a puddle at the bottom of the mold cavity. The mold is slowly rotated causing the melted plastic to flow into the mold and stick to its walls. Even thickness is maintained by rotating the mold during the cooling phase. |
Round Dish
| features 2 handles and low curved edges. Commonly use for browning, gratins, braising vegetables and glazing. Versatile uses include fast cooking of eggs and escalope as well as dishes that require finish cooking in the oven. |
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Runoff
| The amount of precipitation appearing in surface streams, rivers, and lakes; defined as the depth to which a drainage area would be covered if all of the runoff for a given period of time were uniformly distributed over it. |
Rural carrier
| In rural communities lacking convenient postal facilities, a USPS employee assigned to deliver and collect all mail classes, thus providing most services available at a small post office. |
Rural mailbox
| A mailbox primarily on a rural route used for the delivery of customer mail from a vehicle. It is also used on curbside delivery routes. |
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Sandstone
| Sandstone (sometimes known as arenite) is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-sized minerals or rock grains. Most sandstone is composed of quartz and/or feldspar because these are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust. Like sand, sandstone may be any color, but the most common colors are tan, brown, yellow, red, gray and white. |
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Saucepans
| feature 1 handle and are about half as tall as wide. Common uses include: sauces, stew and poaching. Excellent for use in preparation of creams and sauces that require a controlled temperature but don’t need to be amalgamated or combined. |
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Saute
| To brown or cook a food quickly in a pan over direct heat, usually using a small amount of hot fat and tossing in a gentle motion. |
Saute Pan
| Used for roasting, browning, stewing, glazing and searing (ribs, vegetables in butter) this pan features 1 handle and is about one third as tall as wide. Best choice for dishes that require all over surface cooking such as pork chops, filets and veal. |
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Saved Water
| Refers to a fraction of a diverter’s water supply that becomes available as a result of conservation practices or water system improvements. |
Simmer
| To cook liquid at a temperature just below the boiling point, low enough that tiny bubbles just begin to break beneath the surface around the edge of the pan. |
Single-Unit
| Refers to one deliverable address mailbox. |
Slate
| A fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanicash. It has two lines of breakability: cleavage and grain. This makes it possible to split slate into thin sheets. When broken, slate produces a natural appearance while remaining relatively flat and can be easily stacked.
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Some assembly required
| Some products require assembly before they are usable as designed. |
Stainless Steel
| Stainless steel is a generic term for a family of low carbon alloy steels containing 10.5% or more chromium. The corrosion resistance and other useful properties of steel are enhanced by increased chromium content and the addition of other elements such as molybdenum, nickel and nitrogen. |
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Standard
| Refers to the configuration of a product before options and add-ons. Also refers to an average size plaque. |
Steam
| To cook indirectly by setting food on top of boiling water in a covered pot and allowing the rising vapor to reach the food. |
Steel
| An alloy consisting mostly of iron, with a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.14% by weight, depending on grade. Used in manufacturing due to it’s corrosion resistant and malleable properties. |
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Stew
| A mixture of meat or fish and vegetables cooked by simmering in its own juices along with other liquid, such as water and/or wine. |
Stewing
| Braising food that has not been browned |
Stockpot
| Commonly used for soups and broths as it allows excellent temperature control. Stockpots feature 2 handles and are roughly the same height and diameter. Used for foods that requires boiling, simmering, blanching, bain-marie and steaming. |
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Sub irrigated
| A passive system which, like hydroponics, provides a better flow of nutrients to your plant than traditional potting and drainage systems. Only the roots are in contact with highly oxygenated and clean water. The dirt on top does not hold the water which helps prevent mold, root rot and other plant diseases. |
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Sugar Maple
| The wood is one of the hardest and densest of the maples, and is prized for furniture and flooring. |
Sugar Saucepan
| features 1 handle and a pouring divot to allow direct mixture of caramelized sugar. The copper (providing it is the correct thickness) is an exceptional conductor of heat which enables the sugar to dissolve, boil and caramelize by maintaining a rigorously constant temperature |
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Suites
| Refers to a set configuration of a 4C or 4B multi-unit mailbox. |
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Surface mount posts
| Posts that are mounted on top of a solid surface and bolted. |
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Surface-mount mailboxes
| Refers to mailboxes mounted on a surface such as a wall where the full mailbox is in view and not recessed into the wall. |
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Terracotta
| (Italian for “Baked Earth”) is a ceramic. The term is also used to refer to items made out of this material and to its natural, brownish orange color. |
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Terrarium
| A partly or entirely closed glass container used to house a collection of indoor plants. |
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Underground Storage Tank
| A tank located all or partially underground that is designed to hold a liquid such as water, gasoline or other petroleum products or chemical solutions. |
Urban Runoff
| Storm water from city streets and adjacent domestic or commercial properties that may carry pollutants of various kinds into the sewer systems and/or receiving waters. |
USPS
| United States Postal Service |
USPS Certification
| USPS approval covers every letterbox or receptacle intended for the delivery of postage paid mail on any mail route. From the point of the manufacturer, this includes flag size, mailbox size, strength, and quality of construction. Generally, all mailbox interiors and door access are regulated to receive expected mail sizes. Residential curbside or rural mailboxes and post packages also must accommodate an installation height of 41-45 in. from the road surface to inside floor of the mailbox or point of mail entry (locked designs). A separate set of regulations is provided for all Commercial Mailboxes. |
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USPS-STD-4C
| This specifications for Mailbox Security became mandatory on all new mailbox construction and major renovations. The USPS enacted standard revision 4C to enhance the resistance of centralized mailbox units to tampering and vandalism. The need for the new standard also arose from a 47% increase in flat mail and a 42% increase in parcels since 1985. This massive increase is largely attributed to growing consumer purchases from the Internet. The major change resulting from the standard 4C revision is in tenant mailbox size. While not universal, most vertical mailboxes are approximately 16 inches tall, 5 inches wide and 6 inches deep. These dimensions suit regular letters and post cards without a problem, but flat packages and periodicals must be contorted to fit within these inhibitive dimensions. 4C compliant mailboxes will measure exactly 3 inches tall, 12 inches wide and 15 inches deep, allowing periodicals and flats to lie down without rolling or folding, and increasing security with the smaller door size. |
UV Resistant
| Will not fade, crack, or discolor due to sun exposure and its ultra-violet rays. |
UV Stabilizers
| Protects the substance from the long-term effects of ultraviolet light. They work by absorbing the UV radiation and preventing the formation of free radicals. |
Vertical
| Refers to mailboxes that have more height than width. |
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Victorian Style
| Characteristics of Victorian style include many elements of Gothic, Tudor, Rococo and others. It is highly ornate with lions feet, scrolls, leaf and floral patterns. |
Vinyl
| A lightweight and easy to maintain material man-made material. It can come in many colors or painted with latex paint to achieve your desired color. Vinyl is weather resistant, fade-resistant and scratch-resistant. A long lasting alternative for many materials. |
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Wall Mount
| Refers to products mounted on a wall where it may or may not be recessed into the wall. |
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Water Diversion
| Changing the natural flow of water to another location by using dams, canals, or pipelines. |
Water resistant
| Products that absorb little or no moisture. |
Weight
| The weight given for each product is the actual weight and not the shipping weight after packaging. |
Wood
| If not defined as cedar, pine, oak or other woods, this term means generally plywood or treated woods used in the product manufacture. |
Wrought iron
| A commercially pure iron. In contrast to steel, it has a very low carbon content. Wrought iron is tough, malleable, ductile and easily welded. |
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Zabaglione Bowl
| used for dishes requiring the beating of egg yolks and sugar together. The copper transmits heat uniformly in a moderate manner resulting in perfect, uniform cooking of the egg yolks and sugar. |
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Zinc
| A metallic chemical element with the symbol Zn. At certain temperatures, zinc metal is malleable and can easily be beaten into various shapes. Zinc plating of steel is also a major application. |
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