Window screens

[Bambito]

my screens need to be replaced in pretty much all of my windows. I went to a few big box stores and it seems you can't buy them anymore? Can I special order them or is this a replace yourself kind of thing? Thanks

[RebelSS]

I just replaced two of mine....the frames come apart, buy the screen material, lay out, stretch, repair. What type of window/screen do you have?

[eyeguy 54]

smaller hardware stores fix them them quite often.

[BlackLabGuy]

I ordered replacements from Home Depot for my Anderson windows, cheaper than direct from Anderson also

[delcecchi]

If the frame part is still good, it isn't hard to replace the screen. Do buy the little roller thing to put the rubber retainer around the screen into the groove with.

[Bambito]

Rebel I have crank out windows and the screens pop in to a groove and have little snap buttons on each corner.

[Bobby Bass]

Easy fix and save yourself some money. You can buy screen in bulk and replace spline if needed. The spline tool is under five bucks. More then likely you can reuse the spline that is in the frame unless it has rotted out. Lay your screen over the frame, roll in new spline and then trim excess screen afterwards with a razor blade. After a couple you will be a pro at it, one of the more simpler jobs to do around the house.

[RebelSS]

Rebel I have crank out windows and the screens pop in to a groove and have little snap buttons on each corner.

That's what I have. Mine has the 4 metal ":ridges" that push in place to hold screen; some have the rubber piece. Follow what Bobby Bass and others said, it's pretty easy to do. Just make sure you have the screening Square with frame, and do the bottom or longest side first, then pull tight and do opposite side. Finish with the shorter edges. Good luck!

[Bambito]

Alright thanks guys you have been a big help!

[minneman]

use something for a spreader to keep the long sides from pulling together or they'll bow in