My Answer to Hiding an Window AC Unit.

[Jimrahbe]

A while back I posted this picture and asked for ideas on how I could hide the AC unit. The AC unit was not an issue before the pool was put in, but quite an eyesore after the pool was installed.

Original pic.....

I received a lot of ideas on removing the AC unit, install a different style AC unit, or moving the AC unit.. while all were great ideas, none fit my specific needs.

So I build a beach-themed façade that allowed me to hide the AC unit and extend the woodworking shop, that the AC cools, by almost two feet.

Here are a couple of pics on how it looks now..

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The AC unit is in the same basic position shown in the first pic.

Thanks for looking,

Jim R.

 

[Texas Splash]

Ah man! Wow! That is OUTstanding. I love it. Very creative. NO WAY I'm letting my wife see that, or else I'll have a new item on the honey-do list. Nice work Jim.

 

[domct203]

That's a whole bunch of awesome right there!

Looks great!

 

[Azsunsets]

A while back I posted this picture and asked for ideas on how I could hide the AC unit. The AC unit was not an issue before the pool was put in, but quite an eyesore after the pool was installed.

Original pic.....

I received a lot of ideas on removing the AC unit, install a different style AC unit, or moving the AC unit.. while all were great ideas, none fit my specific needs.

So I build a beach-themed façade that allowed me to hide the AC unit and extend the woodworking shop, that the AC cools, by almost two feet.

Here are a couple of pics on how it looks now..

...

The AC unit is in the same basic position shown in the first pic.

Thanks for looking,

Jim R.

That looks so amazing!! Very nice work!

 

[zea3]

Cute!

 

[JoyfulNoise]

If I knock on the window, can I get a lobster roll with a side of chips to go?

 

[pooldv]

Mmmm, lobster rolls! Nice work, Jim!

 

[Jimrahbe]

Thanks for all the kind words..

I hear the food is great but the service is dismal... I've waited by the window for hours and no one ever seems to be around...

Jim R.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

So will it be a seasonal store then where you'll have to change the exterior decor four times per year? If this is your summer setup, what's in store for fall and winter??

 

[Tony411LA]

Jim, that looks so real...Very creative!

 

[kimkats]

MAD skills to the max! WOW!

Kim

 

[ctrav]

Great job Jim...fun and unique!

 

[Jimrahbe]

So will it be a seasonal store then where you'll have to change the exterior decor four times per year? If this is your summer setup, what's in store for fall and winter??

I think the only change will be the Open sign will say Closed...

Jim R.

 

[JoyfulNoise]

I think the only change will be the Open sign will say Closed...

Jim R.

Come on!!! At least give us some Christmas lights and an animatronic Santa Clause in a thong-speedo during winter ....

 

[eostrike]

That looks awesome!

 

[slickraft]

The side gate also looks much better now that you have moved it. Excellent!

 

[Jimrahbe]

The side gate also looks much better now that you have moved it. Excellent!

Thanks.. Yes, the old gate location was supposed to be just temporary so we could get past the inspections and start using the pool.. And then life happened..

I agree it looks much better now..

Jim R.

 

[essnce629]

Wow, that looks amazing!

 

[NorthTexasNovice]

Very cool. I like creative solutions like this. Is that door functional?

 

[Jimrahbe]

Very cool. I like creative solutions like this. Is that door functional?

Nothing is functional.. There is no door nor window, I just tried to make them look functional...

The AC vents out the top of the door, so a real door would not work..

Thanks for asking,

Jim R.