Framing support for AC unit

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Framing support for AC unit

Postby Lagadelphia » Tue Oct 04, 2016 7:55 pm

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The picture is not exactly to scale but it shows the general layout I am going for. My question is, What would be the best way to support the weight of the AC unit so the shelf it will sit on doesn't bow?

I was thinking of making support frame boxes out of 1 x 2"'s ? To provide support for the lower shelf then a second box on top of that shelf to support the shelf the AC unit will sit on.

I was thinking 1/2" plywood for the shelves in order to save weight rather than using 3/4".

What do you all think? Any better way to go?
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Re: Framing support for AC unit

Postby SCwood » Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:34 pm

My A/C unit is supported by 1/2in ply. The shelf bowed until I put that lip on it, but now it supports the A/C unit without any flex. there's not any additional supports under the shelf. It's just screwed in through the sides and back.

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Re: Framing support for AC unit

Postby aggie79 » Thu Oct 06, 2016 12:47 pm

SCwood wrote:My A/C unit is supported by 1/2in ply. The shelf bowed until I put that lip on it, but now it supports the A/C unit without any flex. there's not any additional supports under the shelf. It's just screwed in through the sides and back.

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Nice installation on the A/C unit! I wish I had done similar on my teardrop.

BTW, I love the flag on the wall of your garage. Gig'em :thumbsup:
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Re: Framing support for AC unit

Postby Philip » Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:12 pm

aggie79 wrote:
SCwood wrote:BTW, I love the flag on the wall of your garage. Gig'em :thumbsup:


I thought that meant he had a ATM machine inside the door below it. :lol: :lol:
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Re: Framing support for AC unit

Postby Lagadelphia » Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:47 pm

Thanks Scwood. Whats the weight on that unit? Around 40 pounds or so?
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Re: Framing support for AC unit

Postby SCwood » Thu Oct 06, 2016 10:52 pm

hahaha no, no actual ATMs in my garage. If there was, it'd be empty after buying supplies to build my teardrop! And thanks, aggie, an A&M element or two may also make its way into my build.

Lagadelphia - the unit weighs in at a stout 50 lbs. http://www.lg.com/us/air-conditioners/lg-LW6016R
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