Creating custom window screen frames is a simple project that improves the quality of your home. Our window screen frame kits, components and accessories are simple, cost effective solutions for creating perfectly sized window screens for your home.
How to Install Buy at HomeDepot.com
Kits available in 36, 48 and 60-in lengths or screen frame components available in up to 7-ft lengths.
Screen frames and corner connectors are available in an array of colors including white, brown and gray finishes. Aluminum construction resists warping and never needs painting.
Use corner connectors to snap together frames without the need for mitering. Use a crossbar with connectors for easy reinforcement.
Whether you have metal, wood or vinyl windows, our window screen frame makes window screening a breeze.
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.
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.
