How To Install Window Screen

How do yous install custom window screens that y'all brand from screen repair kits?

I showed yous how to brand the window screens in a prior post. And this skill comes in handy when your screens are blown away or destroyed past rainstorms.

As I write this post nosotros're getting hit by a storm that's the result of a hurricane going upward the east coast. You'd recall that Pittsburgh beingness inland wouldn't suffer from crazy wind and rain, but we did. I sure hope the sump pump is working.

Today you'll observe just how easy it is to install your new screen. And if you use sheet metal screws during this procedure you'll likely never accept to worry about your screens blowing away.

Here are the supplies you'll need for this project:

Drill (Ridgid 3/eight inch corded drill)
7/64 Titanium Drill Bit
1/two″ Hex Head Canvas Metal Screws
Plastic Window Screen Turn Buttons
Duct Record ($3.98)
Gumption (No toll just the fuel y'all'll need to practise projects)

The total cost for everything is $71.03.

But if y'all can infringe someone'due south drill or accept your ain the budget is $11.06.Non a bad price for peace of listen.

The total fourth dimension to do this projection is roughly 7 minutes. And one time you understand how to install one window screen the rest are no problem.

I promise you'll exist pleased with the results and that it would take hurricane-force winds to dislodge the screens.

So permit'south become on to the fun stuff!

Drilling Holes Into the Window Frame

Why exercise you need to drill holes into your window frame?

The turn buttons that concord the window screen in place need to exist secured to the window frame. Information technology's that simple.

Place the window screen into the window frame and hold it in place with four pieces of duct tape.

You should place the duct record on the corners of the screen. The tape should and then span the screen and stick to the window frame.

Install Custom Window Screens-Adding duct tape to the 4 corners of the screen

The 7/64 drill bit will grab hold of the duct tape and permit you lot to drill a pigsty in the window frame without the drill "walking" all over the slick sheet metal.

The hole should be near 1/4 inch from the edge of the window screen frame.

Install Custom Window Screens-Drill holes into the window frame

I also use this same technique when I have to drill into ceramic or porcelain tile.

Hither's my video that shows you how to install your custom window screens. But I'll besides include a consummate step-past-stride guide with detailed instructions. When you're done watching the video ringlet downwards the rest of this page for boosted pictures and tips.

Adding Plow Buttons to the Window Frame

The nylon turn buttons agree the custom window screen to the window frame. I bought these at Lowe'southward here in the states but I'chiliad certain you tin can discover a like product at other hardware stores.

Install Custom Window Screens-Turn buttons hold the custom window screen to the window frame

Use the sheet metallic screws you bought separately to secure the turn buttons to the window frame. I tried using the screws that came with the plough buttons but they didn't work well.

Install Custom Window Screens-Sheet metal screws should be used to secure turn buttons

The sheet metallic screws tin be tightened using a screwdriver or drill. I adopt to use my drill because it can get the screws overnice and tight.

Install Custom Window Screens-Four turn buttons hold the window screen in place

There should be a full of 4 turn buttons that hold the custom window screen in place. Each turn button tin can be placed at the iv corners of the window screen for a tight fit.

What's Side by side

I promise this tutorial was helpful and shows you how easy information technology was to practice this project.

As I mentioned in the beginning I exercise have a tutorial that shares how to make custom window screens from a screen repair kit.

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Allow me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to assistance.

Cheers,

Jeff

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