Eigenvector wrote:

For windows which do NOT have screens, can you purchase them? While I
will eventually replace the windows themselves, I'm not rolling in cash
and need
to find a cheaper solution for the coming summer months. I'd like to open
my windows but currently can't since there isn't a screen to keep out the
buggies.

I don't see a channel for the screen to sit in, so that's why I'm
wondering if its possible or if there are alternatives I've not thought of

Four sticks of wood, a saw, some glue, four "hook and eye" fasteners, a roll
of screen, a stapler, and a little bit of effort will get you there. If
you are on a really tight budget and don't care how it looks you can
replace the wood, hooks, saw, and stapler with a roll of duct tape.

There are special hooks that go at the top of the screen that make them
easier to hang, here's what they look like
http://houseofantiquehardware.com/s.nl/it.A/id.3605/.f?sc=12&category=91,
and it's customary to use a miter joint at the corners held together with a
corrugated fastener. You can sandwich the screen wire between the frame
and a piece of molding to give a good seal.

You can also find kits to make aluminum framed screens at Home Depot and the
like.

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