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Awesome! If I can find somebody to fabricate this, it'll be a great solution. Thanks, so much for taking the time to share your work.

I have casement windows too and did the same thing. Went to local glass company and used my bug screens as a template did the polycarb thing works great. I live in upstate NY so we of course do not use these for most of the year. But it solved the problem of being able to use these A/C units with out having double hung windows and dealing with trying to wrap plastic all over the place👍🏻

Brilliant! Best one yet

Material Answers: From my research, aka visiting multiple hardware stores and calling a number of glass repair, plexiglass, and mirror and window professionals. Polycarbonate: 1/8 inch is the standard for storm window/screen inserts. Call around by searching for plexiglass fabricators and wholesale. I was quoted a range of prices so get quotes! I am looking for a cut that is 24"x17.25" best price was $27.30 for plexi cut alone, most expensive quote was $80 for the plexi cut alone. Some folks will charge for the whole sheet it was cut from, some you can find a scrap piece to buy from, the cheapest was just for the size I needed. If you do not have these options I also found stock pieces at home depot for around $30 that I would need to cut down and I was unsure if it was UV coated, which can help the material last. You can cut your own hole with a plexi cutter found near the plexi sheets window isle materials at Home Depot. Bailey Sash (aluminum frame material): This is the name of the material you are looking for custom framing. I found a supplier locally at a glass store, and I also found additional options on google. 5/16 of an inch thickness is the standard to hold up to an 1/8 of an inch. You do not want a screen frame kit, I only found frames with a curved bend for the screen to bend over with rubber to hold the screen in, which would not allow plexi to slide into. You can cut the frame with a saw. Pay for assembly: I also got quotes for services to custom-build the plexi frame insert. The range I found was $100-$270. I hope this helps folks!

I need to see a video on how to make this and parts list buddy

Easy set up. Comes with everything you need for a snug install. Gets very cool. Thank you.

what if windows open inwards?

I used a gym foam mat in narrow ventilation window, with duct bracket which came in kit. Paint make it fit to frame.

Is there a video you can share that you place this insert to your window frame?

Thank you for the vidio you are a big help what parts do we bring to the glass shop for them to make it thank you Betty.

Really excellent idea(s) .. finally a solution. I’m on it. For everyone asking about thickness, take your screen to a window repair shop, they’ll determine that.

*So amazingly quiet and **Fastly.Cool** in my room! 42db is at a whisper level. I bought 2 and installed myself.Very sturdy bracket and easy to adjust to fit windows of different size. Absolutely fabulous units!!*

Not a very good video, didn’t explain How you cut the plexy glass because it does crack easy if its not done correctly

Ummm, partial board is way cheaper, and more effective especially if your window is sun facing. This is a whole lot of work and extra expense materials your using there. Wood, cheap, easy to cut.

This is such a niche issue, I'm thankful there was a couple videos on how to make these, there are also kits that are very expensive and don't even work as good as going it yourself.

very good idea. thank you for the Valuable information.👍

Hey what thickness polycarbonate did you use?

super idea man

Here’s the short version you’re looking for…. You can’t do it.

How much u want for it

Can you please make one for me? I have same size anderson like yours. I am not very handy and don't know where i can find it locally? I will pay you your reasonable price. Just make the border in white color if possible. Call, text or WhatsApp +15185127215. Please thanks.

Thank you, this is super helpful.

You're a bloody genius

Can't this be done without a frame?

Can you make me one

how much did this cost?

Great Idea!!! yes it will look like crap the other way

Nice. What did you use to cut the hole?

Oh MY GOD, it took you 6 minutes flipping back and forth and repeating it, everyone is watching thinking you'd actually put the damn thing in and show what it looks like. This was like watching Columbo and you know the ending but he drags it on and on and on. PUT THE THING IN THE WINDOW!!!

does anyone sell this already made? I would buy it.

How do you keep birds, bugs, etc. from coming into the tube leading to the outside?

This is an amazing idea!

GREAT IDEA, THANK YOU SO MUCH. YES A LOT PEOPLE DO A VERY UGLY IDEAS TO RESOLVE THIS .

Hold that damn camera still. Geez

Thank you, Hubert! We did exactly this and it works great! Those afraid of DIY, just remove your screen. Take it to the glass shop. Have them make you a piece of polycarbonate that size, framed in metal screen channel to match the existing screen, with a little pull tab to help you remove it if ever desired, with a hole cut in the polycarbonate in the size and location you need, with the connector for the AC hose(s) installed in the hole (usually you can just unscrew the connector from the standard plastic window-filler panel that was supplied with your portable AC). Take it home, use it to replace your screen, connect your AC hose, crank your casement window wide open (don't forget!!!), and you're in business. Hint: when installing this panel in place of your old screen, use some of that self-stick squishy-foam weatherstripping all around it, so you'll have a more airtight seal, while still being able to revert to a regular screen later if desired. This brilliant plan will easily set you back a couple hundred bucks, depending on the size of the window, but it's money well spent!

I hate my Casement Windows! :p It's too bad there isn't a market for this! I really don't want to mess with all this but I really like what you did! I found the casement screens at Home Depot and the Polycarbonate sheets at Lowes! Now I just need to figure out how to cut it! :p

great job, but window frames are not square...And what about condense discharge?

Cute dog!! Thanks for this information. I can't wait to get my new portable A/C up and running.

looks like a normal windows in Europe o_O

Thanks HubertJass. Do you remember how thick the material you used was?

Wow he couldve at least showed how it looks in the window instead of doing all that talking for 6 minutes. 🙄

Many thanks! Love your dog :-)

You make it sound easy, but for the past year I haven't found anyone in the Chicago are that is willing to do this. They won't even give me a quote. If there's anyone out there willing to do this for a reasonable price, please contact me at TomGed@msn.com. Thank you!

I installed a exhaust fan on window instead

I've been thinking about this problem for years, and I'm sad to say your creative solution never occurred to me. Thank you so much for sharing your idea!

How do you cut the hole out of the polycarbonate and how do you make the frame? What do you need to buy?

Great idea, I think I will use the default window kit in the bottom of the new frame and have the rest polycarbonate. That will save me having to cut that big hole out.

Nice, an Airedale!

Pretty slick !

How did you cut out the hole?