Screens being installed in wood frames need to be stretched very tight during installation so they are tight while being fastened down and you don't end up with a saggy screen.
The "wedge" technique is what you will use to tighten the screen. It involves an anchor block and wedges that pull the screen taut. First, you need to make the wood anchor blocks:
- Cut two lengths of 1x2 about 4" wider than the wood frame.
- Screw one strip down 3" from the top edge of the wood frame. Leave off the second strip at this time.
