Build Wooden Window Screen Frame

How to make a diy window screen measure the window opening cut the window screen frame pieces assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline paint the frame and install the window screen material install the wood window screen in the window opening.

Build wooden window screen frame.

You have the ability to hide. Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. Build the screen the same dimensions so that it. Cut the rails to this length and cut the sill angle on the bottom rail.

Build screens using fir for economy. Measure the outside dimensions of the window trim. Pocket hole placement tip. On the table saw cut tenons on the end of each rail by removing a 1 inch wide and 1 4 inch deep piece of material on each face of the rail.

Test fit the bottom rail for the fit of the angle. Insert loop latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame. Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. Add a few pocket holes along one side of the support board.

We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding. Measure the size window. Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. Fir is often used on decking and exterior trim and for structural.

To at least the height of your screen frame. Create a support board by cutting a 1 x 2 to the desired length. Wood window screens 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. 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.

How to make custom wooden screens for your house out of the woods. The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools. Now build the wooden frame of our window screen.