Removal of Old School Boxed Air Conditioner Unit - Advice Needed

dealmeister on 25/11/2020 - 13:18
Last edited 25/11/2020 - 14:39 by 1 other user

Hi.

I have a weatherboard extension room on my property. And the room has an old boxed style wall mount air conditioner.
I'm planning to get that ac removed, but since the outside walls are weatherboard, looks like there will be a bit of work to do.

I can get that AC removed and the inside wall to be plastered for a very reasonable price. But for the outer weatherboards, I don't know what type of repair/restoration needs to be done. For the weatherboard restoration job, what type of tradie should I search for? And since this is a bit of a unique job (at least I can't find any price estimate via google), does anyone have any idea which average price range I should hunt for the weatherboard restoration.

Thanks in advance.

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Comments

  • jimbobaus on 25/11/2020 - 13:49

    We looked into this a while back.
    We ended up leaving it in the wall

    Cost of work made it an easy decision

    • AustriaBargain on 25/11/2020 - 14:18

      Doesn't it look kinda crummy having the non working AC sitting there.

      • pharkurnell on 25/11/2020 - 14:24
        +2

        Looks no different to a working one.

  • MS Paint on 25/11/2020 - 13:49
    +7

    Do it yourself. Super easy. Do it in day and something you can be proud of. Probably a heap of videos on YT

    Order matching profile weatherboards from bunnings in lengths slightly longer than required.

    A friend, hammer, wrecking bar, hand saw, some galvanized nails, wood filler, sandpaper, brush, matching paint and a 6 pack of beers and you are good to go.

    Do not use short lengths to cover just the new hole. Stagger across several studs either side or even better full length of the wall.

    Weatherboard houses can be quite high maintenance externally. Have a crack at it, even if a diy beginner, and you'll save yourself a fortune in the long run with the new skills you learn from this project.

    If you don't want to do it I suggest you look for a builder or carpenter or handy man that specialises in small repair jobs.

    • aussieprepper on 25/11/2020 - 15:31
      +1

      Yep perfect YouTube video right here
      https://youtu.be/3dluAhOU1cA?t=164

      • MS Paint on 25/11/2020 - 15:41
        +1

        That's it. No excuses now OP.

    • dealmeister on 26/11/2020 - 14:31

      Wow. Thanks for the detailed advice.
      Not sure I'll be able to do that because the weatherboards are a bit long (around 6mt each). Feels like the job needs extra hands to help.

      I think I may be able to do that. But my concern is, assume that if I do a poor job, then would it be just a look-and-feel issue or a structural problem on the building? :)

      • MS Paint on 26/11/2020 - 15:04
        +2

        Weatherboards are not structural.

        Aim for lengths around 3-4m. Easier to handle. Just make sure you stagger the ends on appropriate studs so the board joins are not all aligned.

  • Mechz on 25/11/2020 - 14:17
    +3

    I'd get a window made to fit the hole.

    • dealmeister on 26/11/2020 - 14:35

      I was considering that option as well but it's overlooking the neighbor's property.
      Not sure how easy the council approval for a new window.

      • robbyjones on 26/11/2020 - 16:14

        Are you sure you need council approval to install a window? You wont be making a hole bigger than what is already there, just replacing the structure.

      • Mechz on 26/11/2020 - 17:59

        Put opaque glass in it if you're worried. But unless it's looking into their bedroom or bathroom directly I don't think it matters.

  • dasher86 on 25/11/2020 - 14:20
    +2

    remove the old one non-working one, put in a new working one and patch around.

    • dealmeister on 26/11/2020 - 15:02

      Was thinking exactly the same in case removal and patch would be too expensive.

      • dasher86 on 26/11/2020 - 16:07

        it would be a pain in the arse to match the entire length of boards and have to do a full repaint

  • Stewardo on 25/11/2020 - 20:14

    Plenty of timber yards around Melbourne that will sell you matching weather boards. Take a sample down, if they don’t stock them they will machine some to match.

    • dealmeister on 26/11/2020 - 15:04

      Was thinking of Bunnings for the convenience. But thanks for this alternative as well.

      • Stewardo on 26/11/2020 - 17:26

        Might be lucky with Bunnings, problem will be getting them with the same profile. Will look dodge if you get something off the rack that’s a different profile.

  • Keyleteka on 24/12/2021 - 19:03
    +1

    I think it will cost about 300 dollars

  • Keyleteka on 29/12/2021 - 23:37

    or smt like that

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