Build-A-Screen

Window Screening System

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.

How to Install
Window Screen Kit

Build-a-Screen

Screen Frame Kit Parts
Window Screen

Every screen frame kit comes with 4 Corner Connectors, 4 Screen Frames, 2 Spring Clips, 2 Pull Tabs and spline.

Additional Tools & Supplies

In addition to your Build-A-Screen kit, be sure to get all the tools and supplies to create the perfect window screen.

Measuring Tape

Measuring Tape

Hac Saw Tool & Supply

Hacksaw

Fiber Glass Screen

Screen

Roller Knife Screen Tool

RollerKnife

How to Build & Install

Window Screen Installation Tips
 Tools Needed:

1. Rollerknife
2. Hack Saw
3. Utility Knife
4. Hammer

Window Screen Installation Tips
STEP 1
Measure:

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

Window Screen Installation Tips
STEP 2

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

Window Screen Installation Tips
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.

Window Screen Installation Tips
STEP 4

Assembly: Install hardware (see options below) and insert corners into frames vertical pieces first, then attach each vertical piece to the horizontals.

Window Screen Installation Tips
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

Window Screen 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.

Window Screen Installation Tips

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

Window Screen Installation Tips

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

Window Screen Installation Tips

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

Window Screen Installation Tips

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

 

 

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