How To Replace Screening In A Window

Using slot or philips head screwdriver pry the spline from the from the grooves around the edge of the frame.

How to replace screening in a window.

How to replace a window screen. The screen is held in place with a plastic cord spline that runs in a channel around the perimeter of the metal. Measure the existing screen or location where the screen will be placed. Cut a new piece of screen an inch or so larger than the frame on all sides.

Whether you have a wood windows or an aluminum window frame the steps to learn how to replace window screen mesh are the same. Subtract 1 1 2 inches from the height and width to allow for screen corners. Lay the screen down on a flat surface so you can work on it preferably a work table that you can screw stabilizers into. If the screen is torn or starting to warp installing a new window screen.

If there is any dirt or debris in the channel clear it out before continuing. In this episode of repair and replace vance shows how to replace a window screen. Pop the screen frame out of your window. If it doesn t use a screwdriver or the back of a hammer to help pry it out.

Size the new material. Remove the old screen too remove the old screen use a putty knife or a flat screwdriver to remove the old screen spline from the frame. It should come out easily. Make a cut across the roll with sufficient excess to clamp around the edges of the frame while you work.

Pry up the screen spline. Begin replacing a torn window screen by removing the rubber spline that holds the screen in the frame with a pair of pliers. Beginning in a corner press the screen into the frame channel by pushing the spline down into it. For example for a frame that s 24 inches wide by 36 inches long cut the lineals to 22 1 2 inches and 34 1 2 inches.

Replace a window screen. A spline roller will be really helpful for this. Remove the old screen. Cut the replacement material to size.