We have a 200 SQ/FT upstairs bedroom that has a window unit and baseboard heater. The window is around 42" wide so the window AC skirts won't reach the entire width of the window. The previous owners had made some sort of spacers (closet door section or something?) that rotted away. I pulled the AC and cleaned up the window and now need to reinstall. What is a good way to install the unit and have decent looking and well sealed window?
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Installing window AC in wide window?
- Thread starter MattN03
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DC73
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I saw this done once. They used some cabinet grade plywood to cover the window opening, cut a hole in the plywood just large enough for the AC unit, trimmed out the plywood to dress it up a bit, and then stained it to match the existing window and trim.
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nh_yota
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You can make a frame out of aluminum angle and bolt it together with some plywood panels for filler. I use aluminum angle to span my old window sashes so the air conditioners don't put too much outward force on the old sashes.
Hankoh
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I work in a 100 year old building with very large double-hung windows. They built wood frames to fit in the window opening and hold a window a/c unit. The space between the a/c unit and the window frame is fitted with glass (or plastic) rather than plywood or solid panels. Same basic concept as the others suggested but lets in more light and may look a bit better than solid panels. This works well if there is a big difference between the size of the a/c unit and the width of the window. If I remember I will try to take and post a photo.
theoldwizard1
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Cheap UHMW plastic, like they use for cutting boards would be good for those panels. The ones they sell at Sams or kitchen supply stores are very sturdy and will last forever.
Cheap UHMW plastic, like they use for cutting boards would be good for those panels. The ones they sell at Sams or kitchen supply stores are very sturdy and will last forever.
Hadn't thought of this one. It would be great because it would never rot. How does UHMW do with exposure to sun?
LS6 Tommy
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We use Omega Ply architectural panels to install window shakers. One side is weatherproof kynar, the other is luan, which we paint to match the room. Take the lower sash out and replace it with the panel, precut for the A/C unit.
http://www.laminatorsinc.com/architectural-systems/products/omega-ply
Tommy
http://www.laminatorsinc.com/architectural-systems/products/omega-ply
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