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epairing gree is simple task
A torn window .screen is an unwelcome
surprise when the warm spring air blows in.
At that time, we can't wait to throw open the
windows and let the breeze take the winter
chill out of the house. Fisting that torn fami-
ly room or kitchen screen doesn't take long
however, and it's simple to install quality
screening material that's durable and
attractive.
A trip to the neighborhood hardware store
for repair can remedy the problem quickly.
A torn screen is also a relatively simple do-
it-yourself job.
The material which most accurately fills
this order is aluminum screen cloth. It is
easy to work with and it can be cut to fit any
size window.
Aluminum is naturally non -corrosive, so
the tiny latticed screening continues to en-
dure seasons of rain and blowing snow. A
spring cleaning with mild s ap and water or
the brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner
is all it takes to keep aluminum screening
looking good year after year. The fine mesh
also helps keep small insects out of the
house and resists separating.
Aluminum screen can be used in any type
of frame - wood or aluminum - and won't
warp out of shape. There are different' pro-
cedures for replacing screens in the two
types of frames. The following steps as well
as the corresponding diagrams show how to
rescreen an aluminum frame window.
Although aluminum framing is sturdy and
durable, it is important to carefully remove
the frame so it will not bend or scratch. Ad-
ditionally, it is a good idea to buy a sheet of
screen larger than the area to be covered;
Turn to Dace 24
IPlace screen panel on
• flat surface with the re-
tainer spline groove facing up.
Using a screwdriver. pry up
the end of the spline and pull
it out of the channel
Remove old screen and clean
all dirt and debris from groove
Retain the spline for use later
unless it has become cracked
qr brittle in the case of plastic,
or bent in the case of metal
spline.
01 Weight down three
V. corners of the screening.
Then, using the convex side
of a double roller, roll screen-
ing down into the groove on
one side of frame. Make sure
the aluminum screening is
crimped and firmly seated at
the bottom of the channel
by using a 45° angle pointing
towards the inside edge of
the groove.
2 Measure and cut
. screening pro" to 1" larg-
er than frame on all sides.
And cut a '/a" diagonal
corner off each corner of
screening. This cut should
be just at the outside edge of
each corner of the groove
ASeat spline firmly in
. the corner where you
have just rolled the screen-
ing. Use the concave side
of the roller and roll the
spline all along this side
Turn the screen and con-
tinue this procei..ure for
remaining sides. Be sure
to pull screening taut as
you go.
WIf metal spline is used,
. a putty knife may be
used to bend screen edges
into the groove and seat it
firmly. Then drive the
spline into the groove with
a wooden block and ham-
mer: butt joint the spline
at corners.
�Trim off excess spline
. and screening with a
utility knife. Use an angle
across the spline so the
knife can't slip and cut the
newly installed screening.
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