Make Window Screen Frame

Buy aluminum window frame stock pieces.

Make window screen frame.

Embed the spline into the recess with the spline tool it looks like a pizza cutter. Kits in 5 16 and 7 16 in sizes are available in 36 48 and 60 in lengths. Measure the height and width of your open window frame. Home hardware stores sell window screen kits with precut pieces of aluminum.

Creating your screen frame 1. How to make a window screen measure window opening measure the space the window screen will occupy and then subtract 1 4 from each dimension to. Use a rafter square and a level to determine the angle. Cut screen frame stock subtract 1 from the outside screen dimensions above to allow for the 3 4 screen frame corner.

Place the spline the rubber tubing on top of the screen where the recess is located. Purchase a hacksaw with the. Screen frames and corner connectors are available in an array of colors including white brown and. Screwing into the sides of wood grain will create much stronger joins than if you screw into the front of wood grain.

With screen tight s window screen frame kit you with screen tight s window screen frame kit you can build your own window screen to match the size of your existing or new window. Suitable for large windows. Lay the screen mesh over the frame and use clamps to secure it and hold it flat and tight while you work. Lay out the screen frame on an even flat surface.

Include the angle of the window sill in your measurements since the screen frame will have to accommodate it. Build a screen screen frame kits. Measure the size window screen desired ensuring the top and bottom boards overlap the sides. Lay the fiberglass screen over the frame so that it is 2 inches wider on all sides.

The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools. If the material has come from a roll and is not perfectly flat lay it on the screen concave side down. Calculate the opening of the window you are screening. Assemble screen frame push.

Lay the new screen mesh over the frame once you ve cut and assembled the frame you re ready to install the screening wire. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch.