Letterbox cover - can anyone tell me what this is?

housebuyer143

I saw this on a door and I want this for my door. I can't seem to find it though. Does anyone know where I would find this? 

TELLIT01

Search "letter box internal draught excluder"

housebuyer143

TELLIT01 said:

Search "letter box internal draught excluder"

I have but this item doesn't come up. I don't think it's just internal, I think it's the actual letterbox 

GDB2222

So, the external flap is lifted, and at the same time that lifts up an internal flap that's attached somehow? The letters can slide through easily, and then both flaps shut again?

housebuyer143

GDB2222 said:

So, the external flap is lifted, and at the same time that lifts up an internal flap that's attached somehow? The letters can slide through easily, and then both flaps shut again?

I don't think it's that smart, it's a normal flap outside but inside it has that large flap that covers the hole and then some and when you lift it it has replaced the inside flap, so the letters I guess either get trapped in there or come into the house.

sheramber

If you don’t know what it is or how it works why do you want it?

Rodders53

UPVC door letterbox set.  Also used in composite type doors.

Flaps inside and out.
https://www.handlestore.com/door-furniture/letterboxes/upvc-letterboxes or something similar?

Probably.

CliveOfIndia

housebuyer143 said:

TELLIT01 said:

Search "letter box internal draught excluder"

I think it's the actual letterbox 

It's easy enough to buy a replacement letterbox - just some examples from one retailer here, you'll find loads of others from various places: https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-ironmongery/letter-boxes/cat840380

If you make sure the dimensions are the same as the existing one then it's a simple like-for-like swap, easy to DIY. 

badmemory

I just have a post collection bag on the inside of mine & it has made a very significant reduction to the draft, as in I can no longer feel it.

TELLIT01

CliveOfIndia said:

housebuyer143 said:

TELLIT01 said:

Search "letter box internal draught excluder"

I think it's the actual letterbox 

It's easy enough to buy a replacement letterbox - just some examples from one retailer here, you'll find loads of others from various places: https://www.screwfix.com/c/security-ironmongery/letter-boxes/cat840380

If you make sure the dimensions are the same as the existing one then it's a simple like-for-like swap, easy to DIY. 

Not necessarily all that simple.  The springs on our outer letter box flap have broken and it clatters in the wind.  I was going to replace the whole unit but realised it is either glued or solvent welded to the door itself.  I'm sure I'd be able to get it off if I had the patience, but I'll put up with the clattering for a while longer.

twopenny

It;s perfectly possible to get a new spring if that's the cause Tellit.

I did mine on the old house and lasted till I went.

Available in small helpful diy stores.

As to the OP, is this an inside letterbox cover been put on the outside?