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Screen Repair - Wood Frame

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Introduction

Wooden Screen Door

Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools
Replacing a screen in a wooden window screen frame or wooden screen door requires a special technique, but it's pretty easy to do if you know how. This tutorial will walk you through the steps involved in replacing a damaged screen in a wood frame. The technique works for windows and door screens about a half a door in height.
    Difficulty Level
  • Easy
    Needed Tools and Materials
  • Replacement screen material; mesh of 18" x 14" strand count or finer.
  • 1x2 Wooden Blocks
  • Utility Knife
  • 1x4 Wooden Wedges
  • Carpenter's Square
  • Screwdriver and Screws

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