How to hide an outdoor unit, how aluminium compares with steel, and what to watch out for when you enclose a unit.
Most winter damage to outdoor units isn't caused by frost but by water: condensate, icicles from gutters and snow sliding off the roof. We explain where they come from and how to stop them.
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In winter, ice can build up under the unit, and a large amount of water appears during defrosting. That is why the cover must leave room for condensate drainage and must not create a “bathtub” under the device.
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A cover for the outdoor unit must not restrict airflow or hinder servicing. Before installation, it is worth checking the warranty, noise, clearances, and any formal requirements.
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On a flat roof, it’s not just about appearance and noise. You also need to consider wind, drifting snow, the mounting method, and whether service technicians will have free access to the unit.
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On a balcony, not only the dimensions of the cover matter, but also the mounting method, condensate drainage, wind load, and the rules of the housing community. Mistakes tend to show up faster here than on a facade.
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A heat pump sits in plain view and runs in winter too. How much clearance to leave, what bar spacing to pick and what to build the cover from, without raising your electricity bill.
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A cover that is too small can make servicing harder and reduce airflow. Check where to get the unit dimensions and how much space to leave on each side.
Read more →An outdoor air conditioning unit rarely flatters a facade. Here is how to screen it without getting in the way of how it works.
Read more →Two technologies, one goal. We explain how an aluminium slatted cover differs from a laser-cut steel panel, and when each one makes sense.
Read more →The wrong enclosure can push up your electricity use and the noise. We explain how to screen a unit so that it keeps running at full tilt.
Read more →The construction is much the same, but a heat pump makes different demands than an air conditioner. Here is what to keep in mind when enclosing one.
Read more →Before you enclose an air conditioner on the facade of a block of flats or a tenement building, check whose consent you may need. We show you where to look for answers.
Read more →Anthracite, black, white or another RAL? We suggest how to choose a colour so that the cover either blends into the facade or contrasts with it on purpose.
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