Building Wooden Window Screens

Nail 1 4 to 1 2 from top of window on each side.

Building wooden window screens.

1 x 2 lumber cut to fit for support board and window screen frame. Trim paint of choice. Building the support board. Attach screen frame fasteners to outside frame of window.

Start with wood that s 3 4 inch thick. It consists of setting the ends of the screen on boards about an inch high and then clamping the unit in the middle. This trick is a straight forward and easy way to ensure that the screen is taught. Paint the frame and install the window screen material.

You ll need 1 1 4 cut to the height of your window the 59 7 8 length from our previous example and 1 1 6 cut to the width of the window 31 7 8 minus 3 1 2. Build the screen the same dimensions so that it attaches directly over the trim. Hold a 12 inch piece of wood on the sill to extend its angle. Metal ruler and exacto knife.

Cut the window screen frame pieces. Assemble the window frame and use a router to cut a groove for the spline. Measure the window how to make custom window screens with wooden frames measure sill angle. Measure the window opening.

If you measure and come up with 32 x 60 then plan to make your screens 31 7 8 x 59 7 8 to ensure a good fit. After complete assembly insert screw into inside of window sill. Install the wood window screen in the window opening. Rip a stack of pieces 1 1 2 to 2 inches in width to use as stock for the.

Step 3 cut to length. Kreg jig i have the k4 model 2 spring hinges. Long leaf pine is the local wood that was used in that era. Crafted with mortise and tenon joints they are custom made to fit in your window frames whether for old or new windows.

Diy wood frame window screen door style. Measure the window opening for the screen on all four sides to within 1 32 inch. Cordless drill pre drill bit and screws. We use mahogany or reclaimed long leaf pine for the frame decorative pieces and inside screen molding.

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. While the frame is in this clamped state i install the screen by stapling it across the top and bottom rails.