Air Conditioner Awning - Build a Workshop 37

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To keep snow and rain away from the air conditioner I decided to install an awning. In this video I build the frame and install the metal roof to construct an awning.
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@pskyy Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I need. Now I have another project. Thank you.

@LandtoHouse Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@edpowell5754 3 жыл бұрын

From Buffalo, N.Y. That's a real good idea for keeping the heat of the sun OFF the A/C unit. Thanks Pal.

@jasongaudet8719 5 ай бұрын

This should work wonders with our trailer windows too thanks! Attach to the framework of the window through the siding. 👍👍

@johnvaldes8725 5 ай бұрын

In the interest of making the entire unit lighter, I think I will do mine with one by four wood instead of 2 X 4. I think it should work as well. Thank you for the video.

@jllaine 3 жыл бұрын

Seth, I enjoy the videos and really like the design of the awning. Though...I asked google and got a few hits back that recommend a minimum 20 in. clearance above a window unit so that hot air coming out of the condensor coil doesn't get deflected back to the intake vents and reduce the units cooling efficiency. If you have the chance, move the awning up more than a foot and you will probably find the AC unit does a little better cooling your workshop.

@iamski 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you find this information exactly? And can you link me to it please? Thanks!

@jjsiegal1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Friend...appreciate you sharing~

@ByersLeafguard 6 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have checked in the past big rain and it has kept out the water very well.

@RE38B0 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you

@Gina-zn1dv 5 жыл бұрын

That's cool. Am going to try it...

@LandtoHouse 5 жыл бұрын

So far this has worked very well.

@jonathanlatynboy 3 жыл бұрын

Buen trabajo amigo 👍🏻

@matthewvance4277 4 жыл бұрын

Im building this style and use ing this style for my windows too..Awesome..Thank u for the video..Knoxville tn ...I face The Southern Sky and sun heats up the mobile home..Im also putting some tint on window too..Thank u for your video...This is a easy style I really like..

@LandtoHouse 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. This has helped tremendously to keep rain off. Should do well for sun protection. Be sure to clean up the edges of the metal if they are low enough for people to be around.

@redspeck 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, gives me an idea for mine.

@LandtoHouse 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to help.

@andywilliams7162 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the VIDEOS... I think there are great... I live in PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND..

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I enjoy making these videos and I am happy to hear you like to watch them.

@corkydavis5688 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea, but It would help if you indicated which board has the ends of 21 1/2" & 20". And which one it is assembled.

@LM-tl4lf 4 жыл бұрын

Great job!!! I'm building one for over my front door. I'm gonna follow your lead, any suggestions welcome..

@LandtoHouse 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This has worked flawlessly so far. You might want to make sure you clean up the edges because they are sharp!

@strmchasr1814 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, but mostly thank you for stating the lengths and angles of the cut on the boards. :>

@Bullydog2303 3 жыл бұрын

Notice your cuts dont match the actual triangle! You made me cut mine wrong! Your first cuts are in opposite directions but the actual triangle if you look at each 2 by 4 the top is longer then the bottom piece on both top sides, did you correct a mistake on here and not mention it? Or im i looking at this wrong?

@Parlusk 6 жыл бұрын

Are you happy with the compound miter saw? I was looking at them today.

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

+Parlusk over the past two years I have probably made a few Thousand Cuts. So far it is holding up well but I can hear that I may have to replace the brushes before too long. It came with an extra pair. I am certainly not a power user but for the general handyman I think it is great.

@jeaniechampagne8831 Жыл бұрын

Looks simple enough for an experienced handyman which I'm not but I will follow step by step. My problem is gonna be that my ac is in a window so I'm assuming the awning needs to be at top of window.... which I'm not too sure the ac will be covered enough from the sun heat. I'm gonna try anyway.

@LisaCunninghamLieveEnterprises Жыл бұрын

Question. Are you drilling the board to the house on the studs or does it really matter if you do not drill into a stud? I am looking at building these for the exterior doors.

@da324 2 жыл бұрын

How did you decide on 30° for your cuts?

@floridagirl386 4 жыл бұрын

Can we do this for big central units???

@rockymoldenhauer6501 11 ай бұрын

Maybe less snow or rain ...helps the ac last? But, maybe an awning doesn't let it ever get rinsed off...maybe a dirt buildup is bad for the ac unit ? Any other opinions?

@romanbalaz9180 3 жыл бұрын

Super =Slovensko

@nintendolunchbox 6 жыл бұрын

For a few seconds I was thinking there was a baby outside my door. Oooooohhhhh.

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

That might creep you out if you were not expecting it. It was a little warmer than normal this week so Emma got to go out.

@Fpcarrillo 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on how you installed your ac unit? Btw, great awning.

@ddmcpaisley6299 4 жыл бұрын

I like that he created a triangle. In that short a span, would you have needed that front piece.

@LandtoHouse 4 жыл бұрын

This little cover is really strong for the space. Should hold a lot of snow.

@JavierGarcia-dn4zz Ай бұрын

That is not a thru the wall AC, wall is blocking exhaust air flow from exhaust grill , which will negate benefit of awning, nice awning though !!!

@jaimemartinez-oj5jt 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on a door awning or ideas you could share with us?

@LandtoHouse 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. Yes I have one for the back door: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/is91d7NovMezcXU.html And a larger one for the front door: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y898dtB_xMuuYIE.html

@AZKenReid 4 жыл бұрын

When you get back from the emergency room you'll take the corners off.

@LandtoHouse 4 жыл бұрын

So far so good. I have not been back up there since I made this. Taking the corners off is a good idea anyhow.

@swiss6253 2 жыл бұрын

What's the story with that siding?

@celticqaidbear 6 жыл бұрын

Should have used some flashing

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

It rained for 5 hours today and I checked the results. The unit is dry as can be as is the wall. I think its a success so far. I will go back and add some trim later and probably more caulk. Flashing would probably be a good idea.

@Bugumir 4 жыл бұрын

I'm confused. I just watched an expert interviewed who claims that an awning is a horrible idea for the external unit due to air circulation issues. Now you're building an awning for yours. Am I missing something?

@LandtoHouse 4 жыл бұрын

When in doubt go with the expert.

@da324 2 жыл бұрын

Define expert! The awning this guy made will not impede the circulation whatsoever. Someone told me something when I was very young that I've never forgotten. "No one knows what you think they know."

@garoglen 6 жыл бұрын

I see you still don't have dust collection for your miter saw, there are a lot of ideas on youtube, I'll be interested in which you choose when you get to it .

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

I actually have a simple dust collection system in the works. My brother in law's family gave me a full house vacuum that I am going to be installing. Check it out in this clip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kOBgrah0qdOxm6c.htmlm49s

@garoglen 6 жыл бұрын

anything is better than nothing, I got a dust cyclone online for $17 , it works !

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

I just got one myself. I think it is on the way from China so might be a few weeks. The inside of the shop is coming along. I will be able to get to dust collection soon. I hope.

@garoglen 6 жыл бұрын

At one time I considered running 4" pvc pipe from ceiling and a hose to each tool but I have picked up small wet vacs at dump for free ( had to replace a caster ) 1 for $5 at a thrift store, I think I'll be able to have a vac. dedicated to each tool ! ( when I get to it )

@LandtoHouse 6 жыл бұрын

+gary nicholson if it weren't for the gift from my brother-in-law I would be doing the same thing. Seems like a very practical and inexpensive method. I hear talk about static in PVC lines. I'm only going to be doing two" pipe. That wall system was designed with that size. Hopefully it will do fine.

@graysonburkhart 4 жыл бұрын

#PeteButtigieg2020 💙🙏

@LandtoHouse 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@ryanomoso7173 4 жыл бұрын

Why need to put roofing on the aircon, isnt it waterproof?

@strmchasr1814 3 жыл бұрын

you do that if its not in the shade during the heat of the day, it increases the ac units effeciency and usually helps it last longer, but if you say have a big shade tree providing shade, then the awning isnt really 'needed' you can also instead of using 'metal' you can use cloth to cover it for those worried about the hot air flow but you will end up having to replace the cloth alot sooner then the metal he used

@hankjr8372 2 жыл бұрын

@@strmchasr1814 I was looking for a ideas for the leaves .I got a huge tree blowing in leaves and it is in the sun.

@franciscogutierrez818 3 жыл бұрын

how much for the materials if you dont have shit?

@LandtoHouse 3 жыл бұрын

The metal is available at lowes for $15 to $20. Wood is normally $5 a 2x4.... 2020 price $10 to $12.

@franciscogutierrez818 3 жыл бұрын

@@LandtoHouse oh wow thanks for letting us know. I never imagined you would've answered this stupid comment.

@fortuner123 3 жыл бұрын

A slap of paint wouldn't go amiss. You o erdosed on the choice of wood dimensions. All in all its ugly. The sharp corners edges of the metal are a recipe for disaster.