A Quick & Easy Way to Create Window Screen Frames
Let fresh air in and keep bugs out with the Build-a-Screen window screening system.
Creating custom window screen frames is a simple project that improves the quality of your home. Our window screen frame kits and accessories are simple, cost effective solutions for creating custom sized window screens that are a perfect fit for you home.
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Screen Frame Kits
Kits in 5/16 and 7/16-in sizes are available in 36, 48 and 60-in lengths. Corners snap frame together without the need for mitering. Works with bulk screen frame for extra long windows.
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Variety of Colors
Screen frames and corner connectors are available in an array of colors including white, brown and mill finishes. The aluminum construction resists warping and never needs painting.
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Suitable for Large Windows
Use individual or bulk screen frame in lengths up to 7-ft long. Use a crossbar with connectors for easy reinforcement.
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Compatible With all Types of Windows
Whether you have metal, wood or vinyl windows, the Build-a-Screen system makes a window screening a breeze.
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Every screen frame kit comes with 4 Corner Connectors, 4 Screen Frames, 2 Spring Clips, 2 Pull Tabs and spline.
How to Build & Install
Tools Needed:
1. Rollerknife
2. Hack Saw
3. Utility Knife
4. Hammer
STEP 1
Measure:
Measure the height & width of the window opening where the frame will be installed.
STEP 2
Marking: Mark Aluminum frames to height (H-1 1/2″) & width (W-1 1/2″) Each corner adds 3/4″.
STEP 3
Cutting: Cut marked pieces with hacksaw. If your frame exceeds 3′ in height, cut an additional (W-1 1/2″) for use as a cross brace.
STEP 4
Assembly: Install hardware (see options below) and insert corners into frames vertical pieces first, then attach each vertical piece to the horizontals.
STEP 5
Rolling Screen: Roll Screen into spline groove with 9/64″ or .160 spline. Spline will hold in hardware. Trim excess screen with Utility knife or blade from Rollerknife.
Hardware Installation Tips
Wood Windows: Attach Screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. Nail 1/4″ to 1/2″ from top of window on each side.
Wood Windows: Insert Loop Latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame. After complete Assembly, insert screw into inside of window sill.
Aluminum Windows: Insert Corner Spring into bottom piece of vertical frames.
Wood & Aluminum Windows: Insert pull tabs into spline groove on bottom of screen frame.
Wood & Aluminum Windows: Slide cross brace clips into crossbar frame & attach midway into assembled frame. The crossbrace pieces will fit into spine groove.