Replacement for plastic clips

A quick learner from Vermont says:

May 16, 2023

Our windows were built with plastic clips to attach to the window track, but with age a lot of them have broken. The corners of the screens appear to be sealed so I'm not sure a slide in clip will work. Any help would be appreciated, most of the screens will not hold in place anymore

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Emily from SWISCO responded:

May 17, 2023

Hi there!

I recommend you have a look at the 70-048 screen frame latch. This looks similar in design to yours. Review the specifications and compare them with yours to see what you think.

A quick learner from Shelburne VT says:

May 20, 2023

Thank you! I watched the video for install and it seems like you also need to replace the screen - is it possible to install without having to do that?

Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:

May 22, 2023

You could try to just pull out the screen cloth and spline at the bottom corner going up a few inches to where you have to be to install the 70-048 clip. I have done this in the past. Sometimes you can get away without rescreening the complete screen.

Slide-In Spring Clip

70-193

$0.28

Malta Screen Frame Latch

70-048

$2.57

How to install a Malta screen frame latch

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