DIY: How to measure, cut, and install window screens yourself | Phifer Inc.

See how to measure, replace, and install window screens with a step-by-step walk through.
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Step 1: Measure your window's width left to right. As you near the corners, to avoid any variances in the metal, place your tape measurer in the top left side of the screen opening and measure to the right side. Then, subtract about 1/8 of an inch.
Step 2: Measure the screen height. Check for a channel at the top under the window sash, where the screen will slip into.
Step 3: Check for a similar lip at the bottom. This is what will hold the bottom of the screen in place. Place the end of your measuring tape behind the lip at the bottom and measure up to the screen channel on the window sash and add 1/8 of an inch. Be sure to note any type of mounting hardware needed, such as tension springs.

Special Instructions for different types of screens
For solar screens with windows that have a full screen channel, place the end of your measuring tape behind the lip at the bottom and measure up to the screen channel at the very top of the window. Add 1/8 of an inch. Measure the width the same as you do for the bug screen, measuring screen channel left to right and subtracting 1/8 of an inch. Again, be sure to note what type of mounting hardware you need. If you want the option of cross brace or colonial grid pattern, measure from the outside edge of your screen to the center of the mullion.
For horizontal slider windows, look for a U-shaped channel, either on one side or the other. The shallow side is the lip. Measure this channel using the same steps as I showed you earlier. Remember though, subtract about 1/8 of an inch from your measurements to allow room to insert and remove your screen.
For solar screens screwed to window frames, start by making sure there's room for putting screws into the frame without hitting glass. Use the same width and height measurement technique, but measure to the outside edges of the window frame instead. Remember to subtract 1/8 inch to allow for clearance.
For brick clips, measure brick to brick on both sides, but subtract 1 inch from width and height. Measure properly. Inserting and removing your screens will be a snap.
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