On Wed, 03 Jun 2015 14:33:33 -0500, wrote:

Posted June 3, 2015

I have aluminum storm windows on my house. The windows are fine, but the
screens are lousy. The aluminum screen frames were made of aluminum that
was apparently too flimsy. So, what happens is that all the frames are
bowed on at the centers, from the tightness of the screen itself. That
leaves gaps between the screen frame and the window itself, which means
I am constantly getting flys and other insects in the house. The bigger
the window, the worst the screen is bowed.

Temporarily I have put duct tape over these gaps, but I'd like to
replace the screens entirely, especially the large ones.

My question is this: Do they sell aluminum "channel stock" and the
corner parts to make alum screen window frames? I know what is involved
in making them, which is not that difficult. Basically cut the pieces at
a 45deg angle, and hammer in the joiners. The screen itself is applied
with a rubber round bead.

But where would I find this channel stock (and corner pieces) to make
new screens?

The windows screen deparatment at Ace Hardware. In the one I go to it's
back with the guy who does things, but they sell the parts too.

I have 4 channels for two sections, so each section has two panes
(regular and storm window) and one section has a screen. So that's 5
items for 4 channels in the aluminum frame. Three of the things slide
fine but the outermost window and the screen share a channel, and the
only way to get the screen out is to bend it. No, lifting it up and
pushing the bottom out doesn't work.

So now that it's bent there's no point in fixing it, because I'll have
to bend it to get it in again. (I avoided taking it out for 32 years,
but last fall I decided to take the ivy off it it, and ended up pulling
it out of the window. That ivy is tough. )


As long as the thickness is correct for my windows, any
style will work. The screen itself as well as the rubber bead is
available at any hardware store.

Thanks