Build Wooden Window Screen Frame

To help it fit in a variety of windows.

Build wooden window screen frame.

This wood frame screen is built to help air circulate through your home. The look of my 1850s house is very simple. Whether you have metal wood or vinyl windows the build a screen system makes a window screening a breeze. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch.

1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. Then cover the staples with wood window screen molding. White aluminum window screen frame kit model wskit51636 9 98 9 98. Start with wood that s 3 4 inch thick.

Bronze screen frame model 3028741 5 98 5 98. Then purchase a. Diy wood frame window screen door style. Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws.

Set your store to see local availability compare. Build the screen the same dimensions so that it attaches directly over the trim. Include the angle of the window sill in your measurements since the screen frame will have to accommodate it. Adjustable wood frame screen adjusts its width within a range of 21 37 in.

Adjustable wood the 37 in. Otherwise use your best judgement. The more modern way would be to use window screen spline in a groove to attach the window screen material to the frame. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle.

Older windows with wooden frames may be trickier and the corners won t always be square. It is fast and easy to install and remove so that you can use on a cool day and remove when needed. Trim paint of choice. Rip a stack of pieces 1 1 2 to 2 inches in width to use as stock for the.

If possible use the original screen to obtain dimensions for your new one. To make a window screen start by measuring the height and width of the window frame you ll be putting the screen in. Every screen frame kit comes with 4 corner connectors 4 screen frames 2 spring clips 2 pull tabs and spline. Metal ruler and exacto knife.

Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges.