From the wall block located on the street side, it is easy to guess that this room has air conditioning. This unit is quite durable, and its base is able to withstand heavy loads in winter in the form of snow or frozen water. However, this fact is not a guarantee that the unit will withstand the attack by icicles.
Often, a visor for the air conditioner is located above the block. This design is not supplied with the device, and its manufacture lies entirely on the shoulders of the owners of the air conditioner. Installing a visor is mandatory in cases where the roof of the house is gable and icicles hang on the eaves, which, if dropped, can damage the outdoor unit.
To avoid unpleasant situations, it is necessary to install a visor for the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. For a person who knows how to use a tool, to build such a structure will not be difficult.
First you need to determine the size that the visor for the air conditioner will have. It is very simple to do this: you just need to look into the technical passport, where the dimensions of the air conditioner are indicated. If this is not found, simply measure the dimensions of the outdoor unit with a tape measure. The most common visor size is 1x0.5 meters.
Pre-made frame on which the visor will be mounted. In its manufacture, it is recommended to use a metal corner, which will ensure the strength of the structure and will not be unprofitable for money. The corner itself must be galvanized, which will prevent corrosion. The height of the support should be 25 centimeters.
The angle of inclination, under which the visor's surface is located to the ground, should be in the region of 70 degrees. An increase in the angle of inclination of this design will lead to the fact that in winter, snow will accumulate on the visor surface, which may ultimately lead to a disastrous result.
The material with which you can cover the visor for the air conditioner is diverse. The cheapest material in this case will be channel polycarbonate. This material is easy to process, and a variety of colors will allow you to choose the most suitable option.
To fasten the roofing material to the frame, which is specially made under the visor for the air conditioner, it is best to use self-tapping screws. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the corner from which the frame is welded, and the thickness of the selected material for the roof. In most cases, 25 mm long metal screws are enough.
It is best to fix the visor to the wall with anchor bolts. This will give the structure the necessary strength and resistance to various weather conditions, which will exclude its separation from the wall during strong winds.
Thus, it is possible to make a visor for an air conditioner, the price of which will be low, independently. This will prevent damage to the outdoor unit and protect it. Having made this simple design with your own hands, you can save your money.