Aluminum Screen Door Frame Repair

Fit the new screen into the frame with the help of a spline tool.

Aluminum screen door frame repair.

Attach the screen fabric to the frame with staples spaced every 2 inches along the full perimeter of the opening. With screen tight s window screen frame kit you with screen tight s window screen frame kit you can build your own window screen to match the size of your existing or new window. Remove the screen door from the frame. Heat the torch and start welding all around the edges.

There can be many screws on an aluminum door frame and removing the door is sometimes tricky. For an aluminum screen use a spline roller to press the spline and screen into the grooves. This project is easy for any diy er or professional and doesn t take any previous experience. Removing the screen door so you can work on it can be more complicated than you expect.

Cut each corner of the screen at a 45 degree angle just above the corner of the spline groove in the window frame. Weld the patch onto the aluminum with a propane torch. Once your screen is secure in the frame cut off any overhang with scissors or a utility knife. 7 feet of patio screen door bug sweep.

60 inch x custom cut length phifer ultravue screen mesh 2 61 view product. Reattach the screen molding with small finishing nails or brads. You need to force the new screen into the slots located on the edges of the frame pressing the spline materials strategically on each slot to put them into place. Leave the repaired area to cool off thoroughly and to cure.

Then remove the screws holding the aluminum frame to the door jamb on the hinge side of the door. If the old molding is in poor condition this is a good time to cut and install new screen molding. Use a sharp utility knife to trim away the excess screen material to within 1 2 inch of the staples. 60 inch roll formed standard screen frame by the piece 2 60 view product.

Set the cut screen over the aluminum window frame. View our current inventory and click here. 48 inch roll formed standard screen frame by the piece 1 80 view product. Reinforce loose joints on wooden frames with fasteners angle plates or screws.

The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools. This will prevent the screen. Once the new screen mesh has been put snugly into place you can then reinstall your aluminum screen door. Visit prime line for all of your window and screen repair replacement parts.