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April 27, 2009
Thanks for writing in. Install the replacement rigid screen spline with the flat side down; slide the side with the innermost protrusion in first and then the other side will snap in with a standard screening tool such our 75-019. Let us know if you have further questions. |
April 27, 2009
Is there a special tool used to install the
55-109 spline?
May 7, 2009
I need to re-screen an EMCO storm door screen Serial No. A-971456. The spline on the current door measures 5/8" do you carry flat spline that will work for this?
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May 20, 2009
Our 55-109 Spline that measures a heavy 3/8" wide; we've used this for EMCO storm door screen repairs in the past. Recheck your measurements, and let us know if the 3/8" in fact matches what you need. |
June 9, 2010
Just re-screened my front door after 18 years. Took me 20 minutes. This has to be the best design in spline ever. The sline drew the screening tight as I as I installed it. It made it much easier to get a taut screen as compared to conventional round spline. And I only do this onece every 4 years or so.
October 1, 2010
Wow. Emco doesn't make it easy for the do it yourselfers out there do they? I do appreciate Swisco having this very hard to find product and shipping it quickly. First off, aluminum screening or anything of thickness just isn't going to work. Must use fiberglass! I also found that you absolutely need a screening tool. I can't imagine not having it after debating if I needed it. Insert the lip first and then use the screening tool and push inward on the opposite edge at about a 60 degree angle. Don't try to do too much at once or it will pop out. Good luck and thanks again to swisco.
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November 10, 2010
Unfortunately the ridgid spline can not be reused. We have been repairing these screens with the ridgid spline for years and we have tried all different ways of reusing the spline without any satisfactory results.
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November 10, 2010
Can the existing ridgid screen spline be removed and reused? If so are there any tricks to a safe removal?
April 3, 2011
My Emco Forever View door needs re-screening. Are there tricks/instructions to using the flat spline to actually stretch the screen tight as naturally happens with other systems where the spline stretches the screen as it is pressed into the channel? Thanks
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April 8, 2011
I created a video tutorial on how to install the 55-109 rigid screen spline into a Forever Storm Door insert. I thought it would be a lot easier to explain the installation process on a video. Let me know if you have any further questions or comments after you watch the video.
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April 10, 2011
Wow - you make it look very easy. Thanks for creating the video. I'm off to order the spline.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
Tom
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April 11, 2011
You're welcome! Good luck with your project.
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April 12, 2011
i watched mikes video on youtube about installing the forver door spline, he makes it look so easy, but when i go and try it the roller keeps slipping off or i cant the spline to stay in place.
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April 12, 2011
Make sure you are placing the spline into the inner lip of the screen frame before you start pressing it in with the roller. You can see this step around the 40 second mark of the video. |
April 12, 2011
Hi. Can you use Replace the Fiberglas screening with Pet screening on Forever door screens?
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April 12, 2011
Hello, The Pet Screen Mesh is too thick for this type of screen spline; the 55-109 will not snap in the screen frame with thick screen mesh. The Forever Door storm door screens that use this type of spline are designed to hold standard fiberglass screen mesh. |
August 8, 2011
Well , Thank God for the video. Was having a hard time till I saw the video. Just have to have flat side on bottom, larger edge into the inner lip and use the roller on other side pressing down. Tried for about a hour before video to no success. After video took me just 10 minutes.Once you know how to do it it's a breeze. Thanks
August 12, 2011
Going to write exactly what Newburgh NY last said. Thank you for the video. Was extremely frustrated on my own trying to tape it down, and line it up etc...then I watched the video. 5 minutes later the screen door was up and I am back inside. Thank you!
Ken
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August 15, 2011
You're quite welcome!
I'm glad the tutorial video was able to help you successfully install your spline.
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November 16, 2011
I am unable to get the old spline out of the grove. Any tricks on how to get it out? Also, does anyone know if EMCO sells a full replacement screen?
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November 17, 2011
One way to remove the old spline is to get a sharp utility knife and slice the ridged spline down the middle. Then, you should use a pair of needle nose pliers to pull out the old spline.
EMCO has been bought out by Andersen and I don't know if they still sell only their screens. On the inside hinge should be the serial and phone numbers of your door and door manufacturer. Give it a try.
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November 17, 2011
Thank you for your prompt response. I just called EMCO and they do have the replacement screen AND the replacement glass (which I never had with this door because it wasn't there when I bought the house). So, I'm thinking I will order the replacement glass through Home Depot (for the winter months) and that gives me time to replace the screen myself.
I'm so glad I found this site, very helpful!
August 18, 2012
Flat spline is appealing for manufacture, but not truly serviceable for homeowners. I don't see any advantage to using special materials or technique just for this one screen, and I can't use the type of screen material that I want.
I was able to eliminate this problem by attaching normally splined screen rails(parts available from HD) to the Emco frame with screws. New rails can be painted to match the door, and now I can use any type of screen that I please.
February 17, 2014
Mike, thanks for the helpful video. I could not figure out how to install flat spline. Your video made it a piece of cake for me to replace two patio screen panels. Thanks again!
Steve
June 16, 2014
I am amazed at what a terrible product EMCO put out ! Like most others wrote here...it is near impossible to do yourself and good luck finding the spline and you can NOT re-use it. I also had problems with the EMCO doors and the company WOULD NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR WARRANTY. They gave 2 homeowners problems and would NOT replace defective door parts because the homeowner only had the receipt from the contractor and NOT the receipt from the orange big box store. I had to pay out of pocket to buy a different brand door for 2 separate people and then the irate homeowners call me screaming when they TRY to replace a screen in the door and can not and NO LOCAL hardware stores sell the spline. WHAT A TERRIBLE COMPANY AND WORSE PRODUCT....AVOID EMCO AT ALL COST !
June 29, 2016
I had hoped to replace damaged screen in my forever door, but just read that I can't use the pet screen I prefer. It's too thick. Disappointed! Glad I read info from another quick learner!!
April 8, 2017
Interesting how it seems like the "contractors" are the only ones that truly have issues with this system........
With the exception of the spline not being as readily available there is no doubt that it holds better than round spline in a larger screen, making it a much better option
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