Building Wooden Window Screens

Measure the window how to make custom window screens with wooden frames measure sill angle.

Building wooden window screens.

Build the screen the same dimensions so that it attaches directly over the trim. Measure the window opening. No historic house is complete without beautiful hand crafted wooden screens and we make wood screens just like the original craftsmen did in the early 1900 s. Step 3 cut to length.

Metal ruler and exacto knife. This trick is a straight forward and easy way to ensure that the screen is taught. Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws. We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding.

Trim paint of choice. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle. Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges. Paint the frame and install the window screen material.

Assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch. 1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. How to make a diy window screen.

Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. Building the support board. Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. Insert loop latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame.

Start with wood that s 3 4 inch thick. Install the wood window screen in the window opening. While the frame is in this clamped state i install the screen by stapling it across the top and bottom rails. Diy wood frame window screen door style.

If you measure and come up with 32 x 60 then plan to make your screens 31 7 8 x 59 7 8 to ensure a good fit. Long leaf pine is the local wood that was used in that era. It consists of setting the ends of the screen on boards about an inch high and then clamping the unit in the middle. Cut the window screen frame pieces.

Rip a stack of pieces 1 1 2 to 2 inches in width to use as stock for the. Crafted with mortise and tenon joints they are custom made to fit in your window frames whether for old or new windows.