How To Replace Window Screen From Its Wooden Frame?

Windows screens work very effectively to keep insects and pests out while allowing fresh air to come in and ventilate the interiors. With regular maintenance, screens of all kinds, including bifold door screens, work effectively for years, but eventually, they get damaged over time and call for replacement. Most homeowners think that the damaged screen will have to be replaced along with the frame, but thankfully, this is not the only option. Another option is to install a new screen into the existing structure, and believe it or not, this is a relatively easier task. 

The good thing is that a new screen can be installed in metal, vinyl and wooden frames very easily. Particularly in vinyl and metal frames, this task is very easy compared to installing in wooden frames, as you will have to pull the seal and the screen and put a new one using some simple tools. Let us delve into the process of replacing the screens in wooden frames, as it is considered slightly tougher than replacing them from metal or vinyl frames.

PUTTING THE SCREEN BACK IN PLACE

STEP 1

The first step involves understanding the kind of screen installed in your windows. Some screens go back only one way, and you will not succeed if you don't follow the same method of installing them back. Hence, it is important to look at the screen and mark the top part.

STEP 2 

START FROM THE TOP

The easiest process of installing a bug screen in Melbourne is to start from the top of the window and continue fitting downwards. However, you just have to ensure that the pressure and clips are fitted on the right track. This is an important part, as the springs don't work as efficiently as they should.

STEP 3

CHECK THE SPRINGS AND PRESSURE CLIPS

Springs and metal strips create a curve on the edges, and hence, it is crucial that you keep an eye on them. Careful placement is important, as the clips might pop out of place to ruin the process. According to the vendors of windows screen installation, they should be against the outside part only and not flopping towards the left or the right.

STEP 4

PUT TWO SCREENS LIKE A PUZZLE

Now it's time to install the bug screen Melbourne, and for this, the top screen will have to be installed at the bottom that goes over the bottom screen. You will have to place the pressure clips to the right while looking at the window from the outside. Pressed clips are easy to apply with a simple press, and you can track them to the right. You can push the screen to the top without pressing in the bottom left corner.

In this step, you will have to insert the second screen also under the top screen and fit it with pressure clips. You will put this screen over the right and press from the bottom left corner.

STEP 5

SET IN A ONE-PART SCREEN

If you are installing a screen from the inside, the springs should be on the left, and the feathered or pleated edges will go on the top. In this process, you will have to slide the top part of the screen out of the window and bring it back flat. The screens have to be set on the tracks with the springs in place, and you can lift the screen up the window to install them completely.

STEPS 4

REPLACING METAL OR VINYL FRAME SCREEN

The process begins with purchasing the material you need for your window screen installation. In the second step, you must pop the screen frame out of your window. Now you will have to pull up the rubber spring and take the screen out of the structure and create a new section for a new screen. You can use stop blocks to hold the frame in its place and then put two or four clamps on the one long side of the screen. You can then press the screen into place with a roller tool, and that's it; your screen is now ready to use.