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Screens in Seattle
Posted by Terry on July 31st, 2003 11:59 PM
In reply to Window screen kits by Don on July 28th, 2003 02:45 PM [Go to top of thread]
I went to The Home Depot in Redmond, and got a kit in the window department, along with some black screening material (which, going against what you may think, actually looks best, because it gives off no reflection), and a spline roller tool thingy. Then I just followed the directions on the kit and did it myself (OK my husband helped a bit! ;). The guy who helped me at Home Depot said the hardest part would be cutting the framing material with a hacksaw, but in reality (we are in the middle of doing this -- all our windows -- RIGHT NOW), it's getting the measurements right. When in doubt, cut longer than you think it is, because it's easier to cut more off, and impossible to add on once it's gone!! But anyway, it IS actually doable. And with this heat, I'm glad we're finally getting it done. The house may just be cool enough now so we can sleep at night! We're going back for more supplies tomorrow. And the next day... and...
But if you're not ready to do it yourself, McLendon's will do it for you if you bring them the dimensions. Also, "Chalet Screen", a company in Woodinville, does 10 for $189, and they are a "Phantom Screen" vendor. I don't know how far they will travel, but it's worth a try. Phone 1-800-290-8441.
There you go, I hope this helps. We were going to go the "professional" route but I must admit, it's been kinda fun doing our own! And also, the wait is only as long as we want it to be, in the DIY world. :) One window at a time! Trust me, if I can do this, ANYBODY can do it! HA!
"If we did all the things we were capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves."
— Thomas Edison
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