Pro Tip Re screening

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[okiedoak]

nice also worked at a glass shop that did re-screening...and a trick that worked for me is two things....1..I used spring clamps on the corners to hold the screen..and 2.. I used a heavy object placed in the center of the screen ....and what the heavy object did was not allow the screen to over stretch and cause the frame to bow in...I hope the tips help.

[avimech]

Thank you for being the first to explain the difference and uses between the convex and concave rollers!

[wddsb]

Generally a good video, but I suggest the following improvements. 1) tape the frame down to the floor using small piece of duck tape in the center of each side, 2) roll screen over the frame and leave the excess screen on the roll about 1 foot past the frame and then start installing spline opposite side of the roll, 3) never touch the screen again until you have installed the spline all the way around the frame and the results will be perfect (keeping the excess material on the roll prevents bunching up of the material within the frame). I just did 10 screens using my modified method and they all look perfect.

[fleetwooddave]

i used to sell screens at a local lumber store.Some of the screens we what seemed to be warped.i like the fact that you advised not to make the screen too tight which in turn causes the warping effect.

[drummer]

also, DO NOT stretch the spline, it will revert to its original length and your corners will pop out eventually.Joe @ Arizona Shade.

[alive-awake]

Wish I had run across this video before I paid $40 to put one new screen in. Now I fixed a screen that was just coming out of the frame. Used the same screen and spline. Easy peezy! You tube is wonderful! Just saved myself a bunch by changing my own garage door sensors also. All because of you tube "how to videos".

[josepeka]

The most practical way you show how to stretch the fly screen in. Place with the 4 bits to secure its perfect fit and well explained . Thank you so
Much. Jose from Melbourne Australia

[ybknormal]

Good instructions, but if this was my screen, I'd definitely bring it back to you to get all them wrinkles out! Lol

[lnlver]

I reworked 4 screens today, and the information in this video was extremely useful.

Here are some tips I can offer:

My project used 5/16" diameter spline; the concave roller was a lot smaller than this. When I ran the roller over the spline the first time, the roller jumped into the center and put a gash in the screen. I got around this problem by placing my other thumb against the roller and pressing the roller against the outer edge of the spline channel. This tended to keep the roller in place.

Also, when positioning the screen initially, place the frame as close as possible to the edge of the screen. My frames were 26" wide and the screen was 30" wide, so I had 4" extra of screen to work with. I placed the frame so that I had 1" on one side and 3" extra on the other side. If you screw up and put a gash in the screen, you can pull it out and still use that section of the screen.

When I used the convex roller to make the channel in the screen, I kept my thumb on the screen against the frame. Otherwise, the screen will end up crooked as you run the roller down the side. This way, the channel ends up parallel to the edge of the screen.

I was really satisfied with the job. Thanks for the video!

[htoomoo]

When replacing a window screen is one thing but which type of screening should you use? I typically use what ever was in the broken screen so all the windows match. This is not always the case an I have swapped out materials, especially for screen doors, more on that below.

There are there basic types of screens:

Fiberglass
Aluminum / Bronze
Pet or Shade Screen
Fiberglass screening is the most common. It is flexible and easy to install, in fact if you make a mistake during the install you can remove the spline and start over as the fiberglass screening material does not have a crimp fold memory.

Tip: when installing fiberglass screening ensure that you keep the screen taunt and wrinkle free. Ive accomplished this by using clamps, a helper or adding weight to hold the excess screening hanging off the far end - tight! don't install the fiberglass too tight or you can warp the screen.

Aluminum screening is stronger, ore durable and my preference for screen porches. Unlike fiberglass screen, does dent and has a memory once dented, dinged or crimped. This means yo have one-shot of installing it, if you screw up, you'll need to start with fresh material.

Pet or Sun Screening has a thicker grid which restricts light, and like fiberglass is flexible to work with. This is helpful with keeping the sun out and helps reduce fabric and carpet fading. It is also a stronger material than fiberglass and aluminum screening, which makes it a fantastic screen of use in screen doors and in places often damaged by pets.

[thurm]

Great video. I was able for the first time to replace my screen properly. I always used a hammer to tap the spline back in. But a grabbed a screen tool. That made the difference.

[dennistaylor]

This Period of Instruction (POI) was on point....thanks a mil...got me feelin' like a pro.

[pjgarret]

Appreciate the comments cuz this guy does not address the wrinkles issue AT ALL. That is the point 👉 making it look Profesional.
THANKS to all the commenters who REALLY made this worth my time!

[vanessamccorker]

Thanks exactly what I needed. Only my Spline came out and the screen was molded to the window lol I took it out and was happy then I realized my screen was not the color of the other screen on the house so to be continued. Great tutorial thanks!

[jamespatterson]

Thanks for telling us what the other wheel is for. I know I didn't know that, so very good. Very good job on the video.

[randallanderson]

Sometimes it is difficult to remove the old spline. You don't want to damage the spline canal. I used a safety pin. I worked it into the end of the spline about 1/8 of an inch and then pulled the spline up.

[rjazco]

thank U for the tip of pre rolling in the wired(aluminum) type of screen in the grove before trying to just put in the spline .Made it a whole lot easier.

[Spencerbuildsit]

I like to use several spring clamps to keep the run of the screen aligned with the frame. check your diagonal measurements to make sure it's square, then clamp to a table. Then do the initial placement of the cord with hammer taps. lessens the chance of the roller slipping and damaging the new screen and giving one the chance to try it all again. Finish it with the concaved roller.

[pcbuilderlover]

Thank you for the instructions. I love the black look over the original silverish screen. Thumbs Up!

[rafterL]

I looked at several tutorials but was confident to start after this one. Clear, concise & to the point. Thanks