Step-by-Step Window Screens Installation

For Aluminum or Wood Windows
Step by step window screens installation

  1. Measure: Measure the height & width of the window opening where the frame will be installed.

  2. Marking: Mark Aluminum frames to height (H-1 1/2") & width (W-1 1/2") Each corner adds 3/4".

  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.

  4. Hardware Options: See below.

  5. Assembly: Insert corners into frames vertical pieces first, then attach each vertical piece to the horizontals.

  6. 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 Options

Hardware Options

  1. Wood Windows: Attach Screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. Nail 1/4" to 1/2" from top of window on each side.

  2. Wood Windows: Insert Loop Latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame. After complete Assembly, insert screw into inside of window sill.

  3. Aluminum Windows: Insert Corner Spring into bottom piece of vertical frames.

  4. Wood & Aluminum Windows: Insert pull tabs into spline groove on bottom of screen frame.

  5. Wood & Aluminum Windows: Slide cross brace clips into crossbar frame & attach midway into assembled frame. The crossbrace pieces will fit into spine groove.


Tools Needed:
  • Rollerknife
  • Hack Saw
  • Utility Knife
  • Hammer


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