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Screening
Materials
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1½-inch
(8-foot-long) base strips (Screen Tight, black #21532* |
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five-bar
vinyl screen door (36-inch, Screen Tight, white, #147344)* |
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tape measure
cordless screwdriver |
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3½-inch
(8-foot-long) base strips (Screen Tight, black, #21533)* |
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2 outdoor
light fixtures (Portfolio, Rustic Brown Finish, #24225) |
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multipurpose
snips (Prosnip, #110469) |
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1½-inch
(8-foot-long) caps (Screen Tight, white)* |
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1 (52-inch)
all-weather ceiling fan (Harbor Breeze, white, #74158) |
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RollerKnife
(Screen Tight, #52369)* |
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3½-inch
(8-foot-long) caps (Screen Tight,white #21535)* |
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side table
(Brookfield, #172442) |
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utility knife |
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72-inch (100)-foot-long)
fiberglass Insect screening (Phifer Wire Products, Charcoal,
#51182) |
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doorknob
(Screen Tight, white, #147345) |
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rubber mallet
(optional, #52651) |
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0.175-inch
(300-foot long screen spine (Screen Tight, #21984)* |
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Skill
Level: Intermediate
Rough cost estimate: $500; Paint $150, Screening
Materials $275, Screen Door $75
Rough time estimate: 2 weekends |
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*Available
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Step
4: Cut strips of screen spline to the lengths
of the base strips, but allow at least 8 inches of excess.
Step 5: Install each
screen panel, beginning in the upper-left corner and working
from left to right. Lay screen over a corner, then use a
screen-spline roller to guide the material into the track
on the base strip. Repeat on all sides of the panel, gently
pulling the screen material as you go to get a tight fit.
(Tip: The assistance
of a second person can make this step easier and faster:
One person holds the screen taut, while the other rolls
the spline into place.)
Step 6: Once all of
the spline has been inserted, trim away any excess screen
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Step 7: When all
screen panels have been installed, measure for the caps,
beginning with the base strips at top and bottom. Cut
the caps to fit using snips. Snap caps into place over
base strips using either your fist or a rubber mallet.
Repeat to install caps over vertical supports.
The Finishing Touches
As you can see, screens transformed this porch into a
more inviting living space. Then all it took was a few
additional improvements to make it a comfortable room
in which to lounge and entertain.
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- An all-weather outdoor ceiling fan (#74158) was installed
to cool occupants on hot summer days.
- The existing light fixtures were not only outdated,
but they also did not provide ample light. Two outdoor
light fixtures in a rustic brown finish proved to be
a good solution
- A vinyl five-bar screen door by Screen Tight makes
entering the porch a pleasure. A white door-hardware
set and hinges complete the finishing touches. Kacy
Carroll
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