About this letterbox draught excluders & catchers
Xfort MailPlate 12 Inch Matt Black Draught-Proof Letterplate
When a letterplate is worn out, bent or simply rattling, a brush cover only hides the problem. The better answer is a new plate. The Xfort MailPlate replaces the whole fitting with a sleeve that runs through the door and a flap on each face, so the post goes through a sealed tube.
It is 300 x 65mm, a standard 12 inch size, and the telescopic sleeve adjusts to doors from 40mm to 80mm thick, so it suits wooden, composite and uPVC midrail doors. The flaps are aluminium with a matt black finish, and the frame is anti-scratch plastic. Both flaps open fully to 180 degrees and are designed so they do not snap off when pushed hard.
Measure the existing opening first, as the plate has to cover it, and measure the thickness of the door. Fitting requires a screwdriver and, in some doors, a jigsaw to enlarge the opening. The listing describes it as having anti-burglary and anti-vandal security features, but if security is the priority, a locksmith can advise on a specific door.