Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 19, 2010 7:49 pm Hi, My partner and I are renovating a 1970's home and aren't sure what to do about the hole in the wall that will be left when we remove the old air conditioner. We will be sealing the interior wall to make room for overhead kitchen cupboards but don't want to do the standard thing of re-bricking the hole outside as our bricks will be hard to match perfectly. I've tried to look online for ideas of what we can do with this outside wall cavity but haven't been able to find anything. So far we're thinking of maybe cementing a few glass bricks in there to fill the void but any and all ideas are very, very welcome. Thanks in advance for your help! Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 2Nov 20, 2010 8:46 am Depending on where it is on the outside - How about a Dart Board Nook, because I think they are about the same size. If I was to win Lotto, I would build with a different builder, now to win lotto Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 3Nov 20, 2010 9:33 am RoadkillNZ Depending on where it is on the outside - How about a Dart Board Nook, because I think they are about the same size. Great idea! Brainstorming - What about a cupboard, put a shelf in the gap and a door on it? Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 4Nov 20, 2010 10:09 am A vertical garden? Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 5Nov 20, 2010 10:17 am Another great idea! Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 6Nov 20, 2010 11:29 am Ooh, these are some great ideas! As the house is raised off the ground it's a bit high to reach for a cupboard or dart board or anything (it's in an awkward spot unfortunately) The garden idea is good though, or even a shelf with a few pot plants maybe? ... hmmmm Thanks for helping with the brainstorm everyone. Keep them coming, every idea helps! Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 8Nov 21, 2010 7:55 am If you have kids, you could always fill i with expanding foam, so when your kids drive you batty you can literly "bang your head against a brick wall" If I was to win Lotto, I would build with a different builder, now to win lotto Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 9Nov 21, 2010 2:30 pm radiuz How about a stained glass window that matches the era of the house. They can add some character and look quite amazing. I agree with this idea, I did this in my old house to brighten the room up. Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 10Nov 25, 2010 11:16 am I would make it a cupboard. But I'm a bit obsessed with storage space. Metricon Riva 33 - http://herlihy-riva.blogspot.com Site start 15/03/2010 - Handover 23/12/2010 9 months and 8 days (284 calendar days) from site start to handover Re: Any creative ideas for filling old air-conditioner hole? 11Nov 25, 2010 4:32 pm Fish tank?? 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair But if it is a ground level open pit, then it is not a charged system. No surprises there. The pipes have obviously been altered and there would be a reason for this.… 3 31233 That was always going to be a challenge and a test of patience. Full marks to your mate. Did you discuss the wet area near the trampoline? 16 17287 can’t tell from the photo, a tie down rod will be 12mm, is it a steel beam? he should be able to work it out 1 4423 |