Window screens are very important in many countries in the world. These are required to make the rooms comfortable. They are used to prevent any pests entering the house whilst still allowing fresh air inside. The very uses for window screens mean that they are delicate and easily get damaged. Pets can make light work out of window screening. It’s always a good idea to keep some spare screening material around just in case you have to make some last minute repairs.
The most commonly used type of replacement window screen material for new construction and replacement windows is fiberglass. It is economical, easy to install, and won’t dent, unravel, or crease. If the frames on your screens are in good condition, you can buy fiberglass screen and replace the screens yourself. That’s the most cost-effective way to fix defective window screens. The technique of replacing screens isn’t difficult to learn. Fiberglass screen comes in charcoal and silver-gray with the charcoal being the most commonly used color.
Aluminum replacement window screens are also very popular, because they are very durable, they resist rust, and they never sag. This material is covered with a protective coating that helps it resist corrosion. Another kind of metal screening material is copper-bronze. This screen comes in a lovely, bright-gold finish that will develop a patina over time which will protect the copper from corrosion.
You should start replacement window screen by measuring the sizes of the holes and cutting out patches. It can be quite difficult to replace screens if they are in wooden or metal frames. You need different processes in either case. We will look at metal framed windows first. You should start by removing the rubber weatherproofing from the old screen, if it looks in reasonable condition then keep it. Otherwise you will need to replace it. Remove the old screen. You may want to save some of the screen for future repairs. Cut the new screen using the old piece of screening as a template. Use a screen rolling tool to tighten the screen so that it is held firmly in place. Tighten all around the screen. For wooden frames you should be very careful not to break the frame when prizing it out from the window. Use a piece of wood to wedge and work the frame out. The screening needs to be stapled along the top edge of the frame. Use wooden wedges to tighten the screen. Cut off the excess screening and fill any holes with wood putty.
Whatever your screen needs, you can find replacement window screen rolls to take care of them. When the time comes to replace a screen, stop and consider your options, including the possibility of doing the job yourself.