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FAQ

How big can you make window screens?

$50 screens can be up to 40" x 40", and are subject to a few other restrictions. For more details, see What $50 Covers.

My window is huge — do I measure the whole window?

Usually no. For sliding windows (up/down or side-to-side), the screen typically covers only the portion that opens. If you text me a photo, I’ll tell you what to measure.

Do you do screen doors or porch screening?

No — I only make and repair window screens.

Do you climb ladders?

No. I focus on ground-access windows and standard window screen work.

Can you repair my existing screen?

If the outside frame is still in good shape, I can often re-screen it for $25 (new mesh + spline + hardware as needed). If the frame is bent/damaged beyond reuse, the best option is a new screen.

Why do you use Solar Screen that blocks 75%–85% of the sun’s heat when there are products that block more?

We use Solar Screen that blocks 75%–85% of the sun’s heat because it offers the best overall performance — not just heat reduction.

There are products on the market advertise 80%–90% heat blocking, but do not stop insects. Since our screens are meant to reduce heat and keep bugs out, we choose a material that does both reliably.

In real-world use, the small difference in heat reduction (about 5%) is hardly noticeable — but the difference between a screen that stops insects and one that doesn’t definitely is.

I would rather install something that does the whole job .

Why do you only carry Solar Screen in Charcoal?

It’s the version that meets our performance standards.

The Solar Screen we use is only manufactured in Charcoal. This version as a weave designed to function as both a solar screen and an insect screen. Other colors of similar products are not specified as insect-screen mesh.

Charcoal also happens to provide:

  • It helps reduce glare by filtering bright sunlight
  • It maintains good outward visibility during the day
  • It provides a consistent, uniform appearance on the exterior

We choose materials based on performance first. If it doesn’t block heat and keep insects out, we won’t install it.

What makes you different?

I come out and make the window screens at your home, and you see them on your windows.

I am happy to make one screen and let you try it out before paying for a large order.

I will math my rescreening work and replacement screens to what you have.

  • It helps reduce glare by filtering bright sunlight
  • It maintains good outward visibility during the day
  • It provides a consistent, uniform appearance on the exterior

We choose materials based on performance first. If it doesn’t block heat and keep insects out, we won’t install it.