Screen Tight Install Tips and Tricks

[VauItMan]

This is the longest video I have ever watched all the way through on YouTube. I just gotta say, thank you very much for this great in-depth video. You’re a phenomenal teacher. Thank you.

[lynnfleming]

Thank you so much for making a video that is so thorough..showing possible mistakes..I'm a 72 year old female and did a porch on my trailer to keep cats from running out the door...It was hard to spline the heavy duty animal screen..especially for old hands..but got it done and proud ..but never could have done it without your lesson . Thanks again

[pumpr]

Awesome video, I did the porch on my house when Screen-Tight first came out around 1990, it's a very easy system to install. About 5 years later I went on to start a part-time mobile screening business on the Coast of North Carolina professionally installing Screen-Tight and other systems for porches, rescreening window and door screens in a converted bread truck, then purchased an 18ft trailer to build a mobile workshop.
Your tips were spot on, I used the Craftsman Handi-cut that you mentioned to cut the vinyl in the same orientation that you did. Later started using a mitre-saw with a 60 tooth blade, that provided a cleaner more accurate cut. I once had a customer that we had installed the system on her 2nd level porch and she later wanted the underside of the deck screened as well to keep mosquitos out, what a pain trying to screen over your head, but it turned out nice.

[resourcefulgirl]

I'm 15 minutes in and had to stop the video to say you are an awesome teacher!! You are so right about the videos that are available. Not enough practical information. My builder wanted to charge me thousands to screen in the covered porch. Building prices are crazy high right now and I'm all about saving money. I can't thank you enough :) Now back to your video.

[oracleoptix]

I absolutely loved the fact that you showed your viewers the struggles and issues that might pop up during installation of a project like this. I've watched it twice and took many notes so when I get my project underway, then it'll be an easy success. Thank you!

[xxxXXXjdXXXxxx]

I've got to hand it to you, Anthony. Not only is this this hands down the best tutorial for installing Screen Tight products that I have seen, it is also one of the best tutorials I have seen of any type. Ever. Your attention to detail, and additional helpful hints passed on from your own experience doing the work yourself is extremely beneficial. Most tutorials are far too short and condensed, and omit the most useful parts of an install (the mistakes), and a mention of how to fix those mistakes. You have included both. Extraordinarily good job on this tutorial. You have another subscriber.

[justadadandhisboys]

This has to be one of the most informative and easy watching videos I've seen on YouTube. Usually I get annoyed after a few minutes. I watch the entire video and thought it was great.

[jaymorehouse]

This was a helpful video, certainly better than the brief commercial videos put out by the company or Home Depot. I did a large porch DIY with several sections that were aprox 7'x4'. Doing it myself saved me about $2000 over professional estimates. Also, I am no handy man so the project was challenging to say the least. Note, I found Home Depot the best place to get the "system" both in convenience and price. As I did it by myself there is one tip I'd like to share and one major mistake that Shelton presented.
I kept small pieces of spline in my pocket (2-3") and would use that to hold up the screen at the top randomly (just pushing them in). As I began putting the long spline in I would just pull out the short pieces as I got near to them. I couldn't have done it otherwise.
Shelton's mistake was to advise getting a small wheeled spline tool. You can see in the video as he continues to go back and forth pushing in the spline. I HIGHLY advise spending the $10 to buy the spline tool sold by Screen Tight. It fits their tracks perfectly. There were numerous times I could just run the spline in with a single movement. It also comes with a retractable cutting tool which was incredibly beneficial. You are seriously nuts if you don't by that tool.

[gafunka]

I just finished screening in a 26x18 shelter. Your video coached me through it.

Genuinely thankful to you.

[dr.andrewlee]

Anthony, a huge THANK YOU for making this video! I am about to install the screen tight system tomorrow at my son's house in Knoxville, and your video was step by step and easy to follow. I've been a teacher for 30 years, and you are an excellent teacher--thanks for not rushing it so folks like me can learn. Love the hat with Smoky and the Power T! I'm a UTK alumni and my wife is too, and our son in Knoxville is at UTK right now. :-)

[fredlevesque]

Sir!!! I rarely watch a long video on how to stuff. However, you did an outstanding job explaining the screen tight system!!! I’m doing a similar build and had questions that I couldn’t find answers to%!! You nailed it!!! As a side note, I’m an educator. You were very succinct, detailed and not overly verbose!! Great work and really great

[wifesp]

This was a fantastic tutorial, thank you! My husband rolled his eyes but agreed to watch it with me before we started our project. I mean, because most men think they can just ‘figure it out.’ Lol He admitted he learned a lot of helpful tips, which really sped up the lengthy process of screening in our 2nd story, 21’ x 6’ screened in porch. 😬 Everything went smoothly, and we’re almost done. I wish we knew how to manage the horizontal install of long lengths of the covers (we are using the 3 1/2” ones). There’s no place to clamp the other end when everything’s covered by screen and we only have 1 ladder! We’ll figure it out! Thanks again!

[mackmooser]

Best and most in-depth video I found for installation of this system. Very nicely done, thanks for taking the time to do this. I can already tell that watching this before I start will save me a lot of time and headaches.

[NCSonOfLiberty]

Thanks for the video! I bought my supplies this morning so that I could start this project tomorrow. I sat down this evening to see some how to videos and I’m glad I found yours.

[robertganser]

Hi Tony: Your video presentation was thorough and practical. It gave me a clear understanding what tools are needed and level of skill required. I am installing patio screen to prevent next store golf course players balls hitting us while enjoying the outdoors. I would hire you. Thanks, Bob

[jenniferjohnson]

So I just finished my screening and it took a total of 19 hours. I’ve watched videos for months, and let me say that your video got me through with the less amount of complications. Everything that you said to look out for is what happened or could have happened if not for your teaching. I followed your advice to a to the letter. Thank you so so much! I am so proud of the job that I did. I didn’t realize how big my patio was until I started. I’m literally sitting outside with a beverage right now; and no bug as bothered me nor my drink 😆
Your video is absolutely amazing; and I’ve already sent 2 people your video for reference.

[paulad]

Hey Anthony. Thank you so much for your video. I am a 63 year old lady with a porch that badly needed re-screening this year but I was not feeling good about those staples, tall ladders, and wood trim. So I did some construction so I could put the screen on the inside using the screentight system. It has taken about 3 months to add 2x4's and stain and then the screentight. A little confusing until I watched your video because the manufacturer's videos are minimal (hey it's easy!!), although they were very helpful with my email questions.The project is nearly finished now except for the door. The ONLY thing I would add is the use of the "mouse" tool to put the screen on. I had a difficult time with the other tool. I also bought the cutting tool you recommended.

[kdnfw]

Thanks for the video. It really helped me to avoid any huge pitfalls while using this product to screen in my patio. I did make the mistake, twice, of installing the spline on the outside of a track instead of the inside. I did learn, however, that if you install another piece of spline on the correct side before removing the mistake, you will get a panel that is tight as a drum! Mosquito free life is awesome!!

[nunyabusiness]

Thanks so much for this video. It's nice to see a thorough video at normal speed. You've demonstrated that screen tight might just be what I'm looking for. That hammering tap in the end is very thoughtful and helpful. Thank you very much sir.
Edit: also you're exactly right. My kids will tear it up at least once per kid so repair will be easy. Wish I could like this twice.

[TheRodersAbides]

Just finished putting this up on my moms back porch. I think I ended up using every tip in the video and it was a massive help. Thanks!!!