Build Wooden Window Screen Frame

Now build the wooden frame of our window screen.

Build wooden window screen frame.

Building the support board. 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. Fir is often used on decking and exterior trim and for structural. Measure the size window.

Measure the outside dimensions of the window trim. Build screens using fir for economy. 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. How to make custom wooden screens for your house out of the woods.

Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window. Long leaf pine is the local wood that was used in that era. Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. You have the ability to hide.

The kit includes all parts needed to build your window screen except for tools. 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. Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side. Cut the rails to this length and cut the sill angle on the bottom rail.

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. Add a few pocket holes along one side of the support board. Insert loop latch into spline groove on bottom of screen frame. Test fit the bottom rail for the fit of the angle.

Pocket hole placement tip. To at least the height of your screen frame. We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding.