For Contractors & Installers

A Clean Install. A Verified Result.

The Brass-Seal installs with standard tools - ASTM E283 verified performance your customers can document. The Mail Slot Insulator installs tool-free. No callbacks, no maintenance required once installed.

Brass-Seal Installation Standard Drill & Screwdriver
Brass-Seal Drill Template Included With Every System · Available in Advance at No Charge
Brass-Seal Performance ASTM E283 Verified · Intertek
Mail Slot Insulator Installation Tool-Free

Two Products.
Every Standard Application Covered.

The BOTA line covers the full range of standard residential mail slot scenarios. The Brass-Seal is available in Brass-Seal Exterior and Brass-Seal Interior configurations, each in Letter and Magazine sizes - all independently verified under ASTM E283. The Mail Slot Insulator retrofits the existing cutout tool-free.

Product Size Outer Dimensions Opening Installation Performance
Brass-Seal Exterior
Standalone or paired system
Letter 9.88" × 3.76" 8.00" × 2.25" Standard drill and screwdriver. Template included. ASTM E283 Verified · Intertek · Patent Pending
Magazine 13.26" × 4.01" 11.375" × 2.50"
Brass-Seal Interior
Standalone or paired system
Letter 9.88" × 3.76" 8.00" × 2.25"
Magazine 13.26" × 4.01" 11.375" × 2.50"
Mail Slot Insulator
Flap must open outward
Letter & Magazine Fits most standard cutouts Tool-free. Clicks apart to fit. London Design Award Gold · 2 Patents

ASTM E283 Results.
All Configurations.

Independent test results from Intertek Building and Construction. All three Brass-Seal configurations tested and verified under ASTM E283/E283M-19 at 75 Pa. Full report available upon request at info@blockouttheair.com.

Configuration Test Result Allowable Max Status
Interior (standalone) Air Infiltration · 75 Pa 0.6 L/s/m²  (0.12 cfm/ft²) 1.5 L/s/m²  (0.3 cfm/ft²) PASS
Interior (standalone) Air Exfiltration · 75 Pa 0.3 L/s/m²  (0.06 cfm/ft²) 1.5 L/s/m²  (0.3 cfm/ft²) PASS
Exterior (standalone) Air Infiltration · 75 Pa 1.0 L/s/m²  (0.20 cfm/ft²) 1.5 L/s/m²  (0.3 cfm/ft²) PASS
Exterior (standalone) Air Exfiltration · 75 Pa 0.6 L/s/m²  (0.11 cfm/ft²) 1.5 L/s/m²  (0.3 cfm/ft²) PASS
Paired System Air Infiltration · 75 Pa 1.0 L/s/m²  (0.20 cfm/ft²) 1.5 L/s/m²  (0.3 cfm/ft²) PASS
Paired System Air Exfiltration · 75 Pa 0.6 L/s/m²  (0.11 cfm/ft²) 1.5 L/s/m²  (0.3 cfm/ft²) PASS

Intertek Building & Construction · Report No. T4376.01-301-44-R1 · April 2026 · Test pressure: 75 Pa (1.57 psf) · Full report available upon request at info@blockouttheair.com

Standard Tools.
Precise Fit.

The Brass-Seal installs with a standard drill and screwdriver. A precision drill template is included with every system.

01
Get the Drill Template
See exactly how the system will mount prior to installation. A full-scale template allows you to visualize placement on your door before drilling.

Letter Size  Outer: 9.88" × 3.76" · Opening: 8.00" × 2.25"
Magazine Size  Outer: 13.26" × 4.01" · Opening: 11.375" × 2.50"

Included with every Brass-Seal™ system. Available in advance at no charge - ships via USPS in 2-3 business days. Request in advance
02
Position the Template
Hold or tape the full-scale template to the door at the correct height. The template shows you exactly how the system will mount and marks the precise drill point locations.
03
Drill Pilot Holes
Drill through the marked points. Remove the template. Standard wood or metal door - no special bits required.
04
Align and Fasten
Align the Brass-Seal to the door and fasten with the included hardware. The system is ready.

A Clean Add-On.
Zero Callbacks.

The Brass-Seal adds value to any weatherization, weatherproofing, or energy efficiency job. It is a set-and-forget product - once installed, there is nothing to fail, adjust, or maintain. The ASTM E283 test result gives your customers documented, third-party verified performance.

  • No Maintenance Required - No callbacks. The EPDM gaskets and polyurea-lined cavity provide a continuous seal once installed.
  • ASTM E283 Verified (Brass-Seal) - Your customers get a product with a third-party tested result they can put in writing.
  • Precision Drill Template - Included with every Brass-Seal system. Available in advance at no charge, ships in 2-3 business days. Request in advance.
  • Two Products, Full Coverage - Brass-Seal Exterior and Brass-Seal Interior, each in Letter and Magazine sizes, all ASTM E283 verified. Mail Slot Insulator for tool-free retrofit when the flap opens outward. The Brass-Seal Interior also completes the paired system alongside the Brass-Seal Exterior.
  • Historic and Landmark Properties - The Brass-Seal Interior preserves the existing exterior hardware. No alteration to the door face.
  • Savings Documentation - The BOTA savings calculator produces a ZIP-matched PDF estimate of energy savings for your customers.

Downloads.

Installation guides, drill templates, and performance documentation for the job site or your records.

Document Product Download
Installation Guide Brass-Seal Download PDF
Drill Template - Letter Size Brass-Seal Download PDF
Drill Template - Magazine Size Brass-Seal Download PDF
Installation Guide - English Mail Slot Insulator Download PDF
Installation Guide - Spanish Mail Slot Insulator Download PDF

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