DIY make Andersen screens

You can make your own homemade custom replacement window screens for an Andersen window metal spline screen for just $5. You can also use this DIY skill to make or repair screens for Jeld-Wen, Marvin, Pella, Velux, YKK, Milgard, Alside and many other window manufacturers. No need to special order screens or a kit when you can make your own.
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[@richeager7292]

I have rescreened hundreds of Anderson windows with spline retainers and the last thing you want to do is use a hammer to reinstall them. You will bend open the channel on the frame that the spline expands into.
I usually press it in as far as I can by hand and then put a wooden ruler or a paint stirrer on each side of the frame and squeeze it in with channel locks or adjustable pliers.
If using fiberglass screen you may need to spread the spline slightly with a flathead screwdriver prior to install to offset the the difference in screen thickness.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Good tips. Thanks for posting.

[@jamessloven6676]

Great video! I am missing screens on some of my windows and purchased the "you build it" kit from my local big box store. I had been putting off building these screens but this video has given the confidence to go ahead...Thanks!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You can do it James!

[@georgenemeth4837]

Greetings from South Allentown, Pa. I go to that Habitat store at least once a month. Fort Lauderdale has a mind- blowing store, btw...

[@HouseDoctorRay]

That's great. Maybe I'll see you there some time.

[@acusticsix]

never knew how easy they came apart.... i need to just replace torn screen in existing frames.. ( no need for lining up hold in pins). thanks for sharing your knowlage. no habitat stores around here in ri.....

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks and thanks for watching.

[@julieboyer8911]

I love this video! We bought a home and all the screens we found in the attic do not fit our windows!!! Been dreading having to buy new.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks Julie. If you have a Habitat ReStore nearby you'll save a ton of money.

[@bradsnyder8645]

So helpful I need some and didn't know they would cost that much.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

The big orange store has some sizes but they're still expensive.

[@Bestcustomscreens]

I recommend using a deadbolt hammer when working with window screens. That way there's less chance of damaging the frame.

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Not familiar with that. Please post a link.

[@Bestcustomscreens]

Sorry I typed fast originally. It's a deadblow hammer or mallet

[@BuildswithBrian]

This was very well done 👍

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks

[@jvic2130]

What would you use a metal spline over rubber

[@HouseDoctorRay]

That's the way the Andersen screens are made. Doesn't really work any better than the rubber splines it just gives a more finished look.

[@AE-sq4nk]

I was just trying to decide between Anderson or Marvin windows for my house. Now I know-not Anderson with $100 screens!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

You can now get them at HD a little cheaper if they're a standard size.

[@edvolpe1945]

Nice job

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Thanks Ed.

[@JamieTransNyc]

My right ear is lonely after watching this

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Was the audio only on the left side?

[@JamieTransNyc]

@@HouseDoctorRay Yes indeed!

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Unfortunately I can't fix it unless re upload. I better start checking with headphones instead of speakers.
Thanks for letting me know.

[@atuckertucker]

Anderson windows ?? So how do I find out what kind of windows I have.. ??

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Look all around for a sticker or on the latches. If your screens have the clips like mine they're Andersen.
If your screens have the spring hoops on the sides or the top you can most likely use the universal kit I linked to in the video description.

[@billbaillie3702]

Installation of knife latches?

[@massacmongo995]

Wish the DIY shows would remove Cabinets etc that could be recycled by Habitat or other groups > seems like the first thing all these shows do is get a sledge hammer and destroy everything . Everyone can't afford to buy new

[@HouseDoctorRay]

Exactly! I've bought plenty of stuff from Habitat stores. Sometimes they even have brand new stuff.