Backless Enclosure Blending in Beautifully.
The side of the house is often the most overlooked space in a backyard — a narrow, functional passage that rarely gets design attention. But with the right Acoustic Box configuration, even these tight areas can be transformed into a quiet, streamlined, and visually pleasing part of the home.
That’s exactly what happened in this recent project featuring a Backless Model B130611 in Surfmist, installed in a narrow side passage alongside a family home.
This installation called for a backless configuration given the pool equipment had been positioned tight against the home’s exterior wall.
At 1350mm wide and just 710mm deep, this single-compartment enclosure was chosen specifically to maintain clear access down the side of the home. That reduced depth was a game-changer: it meant the homeowner could still comfortably walk past the enclosure, while the equipment remained neatly concealed and protected.
Better still, the clean, straight lines of the enclosure aligned perfectly with the adjacent rainwater tank — helping the entire side passage look purposeful, balanced, and uncluttered.
Surfmist is a popular pick for coastal and suburban homes alike. Its soft, neutral tone blended seamlessly with the home’s exterior, helping the box disappear into the background. This is one of the key aesthetic advantages of The Acoustic Box range: no matter the colour scheme or setting, there’s a finish to suit.
The installer used H3 treated timber footings to create a stable, level base. This ensured the enclosure was supported properly and fit around the existing concrete slab underneath the pool equipment.
By choosing the right compartment configuration, depth, and finish — and pairing it with smart install techniques like treated timber footings — you can turn a narrow, uneven, noisy area into a tidy, quiet, customer-pleasing result.
