Learn the proper way to install the Screen Tight porch screening system on an existing porch, patio or sunroom. Also includes installation of a new screen door. Find the materials you need to screen in your porch with Screen Tight at The Home Depot: http://thd.co/2mVwQoT
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I checked a lot of handbooks with woodworking plans. Instructions from wood prix are the best I think.
How about people up north? Would the snow and ice break the screen… that’s more a southern thing…
Do you have cat proof screening?
People, don't be stupid. Hire actual framing/screening pro's to install your porch. It will be worth every penny.
The main thing they just gloss over is you have to have the FRAME in place which is the most important part.
They make it seem as if you just go to the store, buy the stuff and voila! Pro level screened in porch. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The stodoys site offers plans for this and many other interesting items.
On the stodoys website you can count on professional help with problems and technical support.
The kit looks pretty nice and easy to do. BUT you should NEVER use sheetrock screws outside. They will rust within no time at all. I am surprised Home Depot actually recommended using them. Goes to show they just work there. Instead, use galvanized, stainless steel, or what I like using is a gray painted screw. They never rust and they are stronger than sheetrock screws. Hope this helps.
Just installed this system on large lanai! Super happy. We actually did top first, then bottom, and then sides. used a flat head screwdriver to start the spline then used roller. Two people easiest, but at one point I used a little piece of spline on one top edge to hold up the far side screen..then was easy to put up with one person on the lower windows. Make sure to leave gaps on cross pieces for the top piece to fit..also, make sure to screw in where you cut pieces to make sure abuts to the other track piece..def recommend!
1:47 shows a 90 degree track. The spline rails are not aligned
My experience is instead of starting your spline w/.a roller, it's much, much easier to first make it level across the top w/about 2" play on all four sides using the rubber mallet to start your spline instead of the spline roller by tapping it lightly along the groove track of the base. First go across the top & then go down the first side tapping it in with the rubber mallet, you will then need to tug on it lightly as you go, pulling it a little to the outside while tapping the spline in as you go. After it's been locked in' do you then roll it in w/a roller wheel. It's a real struggle to roll it first opposed to tapping it in w/ a rubber mallet, as it does make more sense & is so much easier. Afterwards you tap the cap over the track. Note though ' another pointer is if in a tight corner, do not put your base track tight against the next wall as the cap just may not fit if it's in to close or tight to the next corner. Take my tip & save yourself a bit of trouble. Also if so you have your screen already trimmed & realize your screen is not tight enough, don't sweat it or replace it, just fix it. Unzip the spline from the bottom of one side up, but not all the way up! As it is if the screen is too lose it will give enough slack to pull it tighter & just grab the screen under the spline section that was left in tacked, start tugging it back down & out while tapping the spline above it back in track w/the rubber mallet & finish it w/the spline roller wheel, if need be pull the top of the spline down & repeat it going upwards from the point where you started going down. Be sure not to screen the wrong groove in the track as it is shared w/the window or screen next to it & if so it's pulled across both grooves the tracks cap can not & will not fit into it's proper space. But my main point here is use the rubber mallet first in starting your spline that makes it so much easier. I just happened to find this out praying to the Holy Ghost as I was having troubles tightening the screen for acceptability purpose. I was struggling with it when the Holy spirit spoke it to me. And May God just bless those of his people. Amen
I used this screen tight the first time & it is pretty easy except you need to be informed not to lay the base into the corner tight for reasons the cap wont fit right the same as you say it can be butted together is wrong as doing so the same thing happens , the cap will rub against the other cap & not alway's snap on. I found it best to give a quarter inch or more gap to play with it giving enough allowance for it to fit right. Trimming it is gotta be very careful' not to slip over as avoid cutting the main area of screen coverage, Also when you begin rolling the spline in' I found it's best to tack it on one corner & hold it across level to start pressing it in from the middle to one side & then the other at the top coming down one side just come straight down & on the other side use the palm of your hand giving it just a little tug ahead of the roller locking it snugly in place as you go. all in all it's grate stuff! I give it a 10 of a one to ten, I really do like it. Thanks
I'm going to do this
This system really is that easy, and looks professional when done. We did a 10×20 deck in one day, and neither of us ever put up screening before.
is this in a kit? how much is it? and where can i buy it?
What about angles? Our screen follows the slant of the roof.
Looks so easy….
Until you try it…..
I am liking this…seems easy…can it be THIS EASY?