Build Wooden Window Screen Frame

If possible use the original screen to obtain dimensions for your new one.

Build wooden window screen frame.

Diy wood frame window screen door style. Then cover the staples with wood window screen molding. Otherwise use your best judgement. To make a window screen start by measuring the height and width of the window frame you ll be putting the screen in.

Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch. Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws. Every screen frame kit comes with 4 corner connectors 4 screen frames 2 spring clips 2 pull tabs and spline. It is fast and easy to install and remove so that you can use on a cool day and remove when needed.

Then purchase a. Bronze screen frame model 3028741 5 98 5 98. Older windows with wooden frames may be trickier and the corners won t always be square. Build the screen the same dimensions so that it attaches directly over the trim.

Use a rafter square and a level to determine the angle. Screen tight 5 16 in. Rip a stack of pieces 1 1 2 to 2 inches in width to use as stock for the. This wood frame screen is built to help air circulate through your home.

Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle. Adjustable wood the 37 in. Trim paint of choice. Include the angle of the window sill in your measurements since the screen frame will have to accommodate it.

Start with wood that s 3 4 inch thick. Whether you have metal wood or vinyl windows the build a screen system makes a window screening a breeze. Set your store to see local availability compare. The more modern way would be to use window screen spline in a groove to attach the window screen material to the frame.

The look of my 1850s house is very simple. Metal ruler and exacto knife. To help it fit in a variety of windows. The more traditional way would be to staple the window screen material to the frame.

Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges.