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Thread: Decks and A/C Units
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06-06-2005, 10:37 AM #1
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When building decks around outside A/C units what is the recommended clearence around the unit and deck? I have be told 6-8in all the way to 3ft for breathability of the unit
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06-06-2005, 11:00 AM #2
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Why not just move the condensing unit and allow plenty of room to service it.
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06-06-2005, 11:04 AM #3
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Move the condensing unit
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06-06-2005, 11:13 AM #4
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Condo Cant move it
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06-06-2005, 11:16 AM #5
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I would want 3 feet as a minimum. Think ahead about a different style unit being there one day and actually servicing it.
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06-06-2005, 11:54 AM #6
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or go ahead and build the deck with 6 inches of clearance so that it will have to be dismantled every time it needs service
The outside A/C unit needs a great deal of air to circulate through it to work properly--Block the airflow and you shorten the life of the unit . build the deck to close for someone to be able to work comfortably and you may not find anyone to service it.
and dont build the deck around it - or with custom removable panels to hide it either- it needs the airflow--like everyone has tried to tellyou ---move it if you dont like it's location
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