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Thank you sir

No. We make them tight enough so as not to rattle unless customer wants us to secure them.

I’ll do a screen assembly video. Thanks for commenting. Subscribe if you want

@ethanallen9751, it is safe to drill the frames as long as you know where to drill. Yes, we have accidentally drilled into the glass and had to replace it for the customer.

We screw into the frame and covering the weep holes are ok because the screen frame is offset enough to allow airflow in and out of the window frame. Been doing this since 1972 without issues.

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Don’t need them. It’s a convenience.

Great question. Perhaps we will try it. Thanks

Get it at Home Depot or online (Amazon). Works well

Subscribe if you feel like it. Trying to reach 1000 subs and 4000 watch hours

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Subscribe if you feel like it.

I don’t. But I will add that to the list. Thank you and subscribe if you like.

3m dual lock, if applied properly, can last an indeterminate length of time. Some come off sooner than others due to varying factors of wind, cold, being pulled off and on too much. It’s a great idea if you don’t want to void the window warranty but I only guarantee what the manufacturer says; nothing more. I don’t like to use it

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No but I will make one and tag you in it. Sound good?

Thanks for subbing if you did

@@SkinnersScreens1972 subbing now 😁

Appreciate your support. Like I said, will make one next time and tag you

I’ll redo it and add it

One of my first videos. Didn’t know what to put up so I threw it out there so I could get constructive feedback. What or how would you recommend making it better. Thanks

Yessir. Central Texas.

Good one! Took 2 hours to repair that.

We have never done that or recommended silicone on screws. The windows have weep holes built in to allow moisture a way out. It wouldn’t hurt I suppose

@@SkinnersScreens1972 thank you for your quick response. My window frames are solid aluminum like a square tubing all around. They look like what you would find in a commercial store or restaurant. I really hate em...

I know what you mean

Thanks for commenting. Most customers are not home when we do this. So we easily install from the outside. Yes, you may instill them from the inside if you like.

Great observation. We aren’t window cleaners and are not paid to clean dirty nasty screen tracks. The customer knows when we are returning and have ample time to clean windows and the nasty, dirty, bug ridden window screen tracks. You failed to mention the red wasps that are always present. We are always dodging those along with yellow jackets, scorpions, snakes, etc. cleanliness of the screen track is on the customer. Regarding the metal tool we use, it’s called a tack puller. It has a bent end allowing us to get under the corner of the screen and lift. Can’t Bend the corner. Thanks for sharing

Thank you. This customer consulted with us about how to frame it; he did it himself. Shoutout to the homeowner. But hey, thanks for the SUB and comment. Share with some friends. Check out my main playlist for more Skinner’s Screens content.

I haven’t seen them for sale but check DK hardware.com. You can always cut some 1/8 inch wide block of wood and use those.

@@SkinnersScreens1972okay because I would like to buy some as you said they are very essential for not making the screen bow in, I’ve looked at dk hardware but I don’t know what to search up because they have so many products and I don’t have that much time to look at every page, any help please?

We use this also www.dkhardware.com/make-2-fit-p-7924-screen-table-jig-set-aluminum-blade-product-7334731.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_exBhA8EiwA_kU1MixpQ1tFw3DigjScL6A-pD77Z_Q0BDF7v19QTV0dLHEBItaUx8Hw5BoCZhYQAvD_BwE

This may work also. www.amazon.com/s?k=metal+blocks&adgrpid=56736031340&hvadid=651266055334&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9028258&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=5168566746208630679&hvtargid=kwd-301590921249&hydadcr=12193_13429349&tag=hydsma-20&ref=pd_sl_gj5knbtaa_b Don’t know where ours came from. We inherited them with the ownership change. I hope this helps

Not sure what you mean by gear selection

Yeah sure - talking tooling required, roller selection, latch etc. what’s best from your experience and why you chose it.

@s4144095 got it. It is called a KD (knock down) door as it is shipped in a kit if you order online from Amazon or another company. You will need to get your width and height correct. It comes basic with nylon rollers and a plastic handle with latch kit. For install, we loosen the wheels, insert into the track making sure wheels are on the bottom rail, then tighten bottom wheels until about an 1/8” off rail. Tighten top wheels till you like the way it slides. All 4 wheels are adjustable so you may get it as straight as possible. Pretty simple.

@s4144095 and if you are going to buy and cut it to fit you’ll need a miter saw (fine tooth metal blade), we use a chop saw that miters. Once cut, you’ll need the corner hardware with wheels (typically sold separately). Once assembled, you’ll need screen of choice, spline of .150, screen roller and a plastic patio door handle. I hope this helps

@@SkinnersScreens1972 thanks - sounds stupid but the only other thing I would add if you do another one is roller size 1 width/diameter etc. I’ve messed this up a dozen times and would love to see some guided expertise on selection.

Great question! It is called a “tack puller”. Has a crooked end on it and very handy as it provides a little leverage as needed,

Thanks for watching. We didn’t frame the porch; it was done by the customers builder. Our screening and door was about $4500.

It’s a standard sliding patio door. Fits most applications. Pretty standard.

@@SkinnersScreens1972I went to Home Depot and got a replacement one. The only height available was 77’ 7/8” I couldn’t even get it in. The wheels weren’t in the way. It was the actual door. The adjustable ones were also slightly too big for retrofitting.

Big box doesn’t custom size them. You can disassemble one end and cut it down a bit. Just have to be careful

Spline faces out, typically, unless you like to have the tabs on the outside for easy removal. Spline out for a more aesthetically pleasing look. Thanks for asking. If you don’t mind, share and subscrine

Correct!

Thank you for the tip. We may franchise

@@SkinnersScreens1972 I had to watch again because this is such a FABULOUS Idea... If you get a Ft Myers/Naples franchise please let me know. WOW

Thanks for the idea. If we ever do Fort Meyers, we’ll announce it big!!!

@@SkinnersScreens1972 1st customer right here!!!

Thanks for the support in beautiful Fort Meyers.

The magic of video of course

Yes?

Perhaps not. Many people don’t want them and that’s okay. We provide the service accordingly. Thanks for reaching out. Appreciate the commentary

@@SkinnersScreens1972 i ended up replaceing the metal frame window screen with one that had plastic corners. the plastic corners went in way easier

Thanks for reaching out. Glad you got it finished

Will start making better use of it for sure

Lol

😂 hope the lil fella doesnt fall

@misterdinkly safe….

Great question. The best option is to have new screens custom fitted by your local expert; check reviews. Typically, window screens are designed with a little wiggle room so you may remove them without too much discord. Or, try using a strip of 5/16” weatherstripping with a sticky back to see if that helps. WHATEVER YOU DO, “DON’T CAULK THEM”. It sticks like glue!

Thanks!

@redsresearch. Thank you for the comment; we drill into the window frame because that’s the way we install most solar screens. We secure the solar screens with screws. Not all attachments are made with screws however, most are. Thanks again for the commentary.

@@SkinnersScreens1972 idk if you should be putting screw holes in the window like that

Why not?

@@SkinnersScreens1972 what if they want to take them out during fall winter and spring

@redsresearch remove the screws and screens come off. Easy peasy.

Lol

My favorite!! Spooky up there

@@SkinnersScreens1972 I used to enjoy it when I was younger. Not so much anymore. Always send the younger installer up there now.

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Solar Screen can only be sourced from a dealer or factory direct. You may purchase insect screen at Home Depot. If you need larger riolls, we can ship

The Home Depot, isle 09

We’ll give it the “old college try”!

Will have one coming for you @lichelle51 with a shoutout

Yep, exactly what I said!!!!!

@@SkinnersScreens1972 Our video we had to deal with gardeners too. We added a clip with it. czcams.com/video/8RoGcaQr8ys/video.htmlsi=gu9k8zt4wE2ldVj5

Maybe so. Good idea!

Depends on size and shape, but on average between $75 and $100 each. Plus tax. We will come to you to measure and install for an additional fee or we can use your measurements and you pick up.

Not sure but it is very light. This is rough cedar.

We replaced the old fiberglass screen with a poly-coated, heavy duty pet screen and used a ribbed nylon spline to hold it together better.

​@@SkinnersScreens1972 So the ribbed spline is what you are claiming makes your replacement screen "stronger"? The heavy duty screen material doesn't solve the original problem because the screen material is not what failed the first time. It looks like it actually held up and didn't tear, but rather pulled away from the splines. Perhaps you could record a video of the customer's pet running through the new screen again and prove it's now "stronge"r i.e. it doesn't pull away from the splines. Guaranteed it will fail again. So when you say "that way they (pets) won't destroy the screen" you are selling a false promise. 😃😂

You bring up a very valid point that I didn’t expand on, so here’s why it holds better: the pet screen is very thick, providing more surface area for the screen to hold against the extruded frame spline channel. We then use a ribbed nylon spline of at least .115 to .125, depending on the frame. With the increased surface area of the pet screen and a very tightly rolled ribbed spline, this solves the concern the majority of the time unless you have an extremely heavy or large pet. If you have questions call 512-863-5145.

Why not Texas?

Talk to me. Call me at 512-863-5145.