Outsteel makes choosing your "French air conditioning cover" easier with 3 dedicated online services

Heat pump on the patio, outdoor air conditioning unit on the facade… Essential for thermal comfort, these appliances aren't always the most aesthetically pleasing. With its collection of designer air conditioning and heat pump covers, Outsteel, a brand of Cheminées Poujoulat, transforms these appliances into true decorative elements that blend seamlessly into the garden, balcony, or house wall.

To help everyone choose the right model, size, and color, Outsteel offers three simple and user-friendly online services: a 3D configurator, a selection aid, and a size guide. Everything you need to integrate the device in style!

A 3D configurator to visualize your home

On the Outsteel website, the 3D configurator lets you create your heat pump and air conditioner cover in just a few clicks: model, color, position, accessories… Everything is visualized in 3D and, for an even more immersive experience, in augmented reality on your smartphone or tablet. The process is simple: select your model, choose the color that matches your facade, siding, or garden furniture, and then visualize the result as if the cover were already installed. Perfect for reaching an agreement with your family… and your installer!

A guide to choosing the right model without making a mistake

To know where to start, the Outsteel "Selection Guide" provides step-by-step guidance: type of installation (on the floor, on the wall, near a terrace, under a window…), constraints around the device, desired style… In a few questions, the tool suggests the models best suited to the configuration and the desired look.

The result: a simpler, safer choice, and the assurance of preserving the necessary clearances around the device for good air circulation.

A size guide to check that everything is compatible

The final step before starting: sizing. The Outsteel "Size Guide" allows you to check at a glance the compatibility between the outdoor unit (heat pump or air conditioner) and the chosen cover.

This guide outlines the minimum clearances to maintain around the unit to ensure proper air circulation and easy maintenance. A simple precaution that prevents unpleasant surprises and preserves both the performance and lifespan of the installation.

A collection of six models designed as a range of outdoor furniture

Outsteel now offers a complete range of six configurable models, designed as true pieces of outdoor furniture, conceived and manufactured in France to adapt to the majority of heat pumps and air conditioners on the market:

openwork designs with plant or graphic motifs, which dress up the exterior unit while allowing air to circulate;
versions with horizontal blades for a very architectural look, in the spirit of contemporary sunshades and privacy screens;
partial covers or caps to protect and visually lighten the device without completely obscuring it.

Each model is available in several sizes, including large formats, and colors, from understated shades (white, gray, black, etc.) to more assertive finishes. Some can even be made in RAL colors upon request, to match the color scheme of the house, joinery, or fence.

Made in France, durable and easy to install

Beyond their style, Outsteel covers are manufactured in France, in the Poujoulat Group's factories in Niort (Deux-Sèvres) and Bonson (Loire). Made of treated and painted steel, they are designed to withstand the elements (rain, wind, UV rays) and minor everyday impacts (balls, children's games, foot traffic, etc.).

Delivered in parts to be assembled, they are easy to assemble and are designed so that the installer (heating engineer, air conditioning technician, electrician, etc.) can easily intervene for maintenance or replacement of the device.