Once you have these new measurements you can use the hacksaw and miter box to cut the aluminum screen frames. You’ll need to subtract 1 1/2 inches off your width & height measurements to accommodate the width of the screen frame corners that help connect the frame together. I got lucky while filming the video because it was a nice sunny day here in Pittsburgh 🙂 My video will walk you through this part of the project but there is a picture tutorial as well. The total width of the new screen needed to be 30 1/8 inches and the total height needed to be 27 3/4 inches. Magnetic Window Screen, Fly Screen For Windows Max Size 190 X 120CmFiberglass Mesh Easy Installation Prevents Insects/Flies/Mosquitoes From Entering The RoomWhite Frame With Grey Net by Symple Stuff From £80.99 Sale +14 Colours 14 Sizes Square Eyelet Daylight Outdoor Semi-Sheer Roller Blind by Symple Stuff From £15. In my case, I needed to make a screen frame from scratch. If you have an old screen measure its width and height. Build the Custom Window Screen Frame (Step 1) Let’s get started and before you know it you’ll have a new custom window screen in 15 minutes flat.
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I’ll share how to build a custom window screen frame and add the fiberglass mesh. The tutorial I’m sharing today shows me making a brown window screen but the steps are exactly the same for a white version. But if your frame is smaller like mine (or bigger) you can customize it by cutting the frame rails to size with a hacksaw. The screen frame kit is from Home Depot and can make a 48-inch by 48-inch frame. The actual cost of just the screen supplies is $15.10, which isn’t bad at all. The total cost could be $36.49 if you need to buy all of the tools. These Amazon affiliate links help support HRT, thank you for using them.Here are the supplies you’ll need for a white aluminum screen: Plus only a few cheap tools are necessary to get this job done. In keeping with the theme of Home Repair Tutor this project is well worth your time and only takes 15 minutes, even if you’re not particularly handy. You don’t need to call the local handyman to get custom window screens built.
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