Next I gave each piece a quick sand using my orbital sander. Step 2: Sand and Finish the AC Unit Screen So that’s what we did-your situation, home, and HVAC unit might be different. If we added 1-inch gaps between each slat, it wouldn’t totally hide the unit, but it would obfuscate it, which is what we were going for. This is what led us to wider gaps between the slats on our screen-and to the design of an “L-shaped” screen that didn’t wrap around the entire unit. And like 6 feet above the unit for optimal exhaust. I’ve read that anywhere from a few inches to several feet are needed around the sides of the HVAC unit to ensure it can perform as well as it is designed to perform. The unit has a decent amount of space between itself and our house, as well as the fence on our property line. I found a variety of guidelines for how much space you should leave between an HVAC/AC unit and fences, decks, and screens. Obstructions in exhausted air can degrade the unit’s performance, ultimately leading to a shorter lifespan. I am no HVAC technician, but from what I read, the most important part of this process is the exhausted air-so the stuff that comes out of the top of the HVAC unit. That means that air flow needs to be relatively unobstructed for the units to work their best. The units essentially work like this: they take in air through the sides and push it out through the top. As with a lot of things 🙂 HVAC unit performance depends a lot on air circulation. I did a lot of research on how close a screen can be to an HVAC unit, and I have found…a lot of conflicting answers. (That’s a diaper and a package of wipes in my purse. Once we had the final height (14 pieces of 1×4, each an inch apart), we cut the four pieces of 2×4 to height. (If you make a project like this, make sure it does not interfere with anything that requires air circulation or regular reading like an electric or gas meter.)Īfter deciding on measurements, and knowing we wanted each screen slat to be 1 inch apart, we calculated how much 1×4 we’d need. We decided to shape it like an L and have it come up high enough to cover other utilities, not just the AC unit.
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Read my full terms of use here.) Step 1: Measure, Shop, and Cutįirst we measured how big we wanted the screen to be. Do not use any tools without proper training, precautions, and supervision. Follow the directions and warnings from your particular brand. (Remember to wear a mask and eye protection while sanding and working with wood, and wear an appropriate mask while working with stains and finishes. Liquid Nails Heavy Duty Construction AdhesiveĪnd here’s how we made our DIY air conditioner screen!.
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