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How To Change a Window Screen Easily

Author: Ian Bennett Morrison
by Ian Bennett Morrison
Posted: Jan 09, 2015

With years passing by, window screens usually lose their effectiveness and need to be replaced with new ones. This is not as difficult as it may sound at first. All you need is a few minutes of your time and you can easily do this all by yourself. Nowadays, the materials available at the home improvement stores are even more effective against bugs and flies and provide better visibility.

But before you start, here is a short list of what you will need to get the job done:

  • Spline

  • Screen material

  • Scissors

  • Utility knife

  • Needle nose pliers

  • Concave roller

  • Duct or masking tape

According to some of the experienced operators in the field of domestic window cleaning in Sydney, the hardest part is getting the right sized spline. That’s the reason why it is best to measure your current spline before you head to the local store. Once you’ve got everything you need, you can start with the actual replacement process.

First of all, make sure the frame will stay steady during the procedure. You can do so by taping it to your work surface. Generally speaking, duct tape will do a better job than masking tape, but it will also leave more adhesive residue. So, if you don’t mind having a little extra work cleaning tape marks - then go for duct tape.

Now, it's time to get rid of the old spline. Specialists recommend to use nose pliers, because they will make your job much easier, especially if you have to deal with splines that are small in diameters. Once the old spline is gone, the rest of the old material will follow easily.

Grab a clean, damp cloth to clean the spline groove and the whole frame in general. Then, lay the new material in the frame and size it accordingly using the scissors. Most window cleaners recommend to leave about 2.5 cm (or 1 inch) of overlap on each side.

Next step is to lay the newly bought spline on the screen. In order to make your life easier and let the spline fit more smoothly, use a concave roller to press it into the groove. Finally, use a utility knife and trim the excess material. In the end, all you need to do is put your new window screen back in its place.

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Hi there, my name is Ian and I am a freelance content writer based in Australia.

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