Replacing Rigid screen spline

Home Owner from MA

Jun 30, 2017 2:21 pm

I am having a very difficult time trying to install the rigid screen spline. The spline goes in easily without the screen but with the screening it's not staying secure. I've followed the video but it is not working for me.

Please help.

Thank you
Diane

4 Replies

Paul from SWISCO

Jul 5, 2017 12:41 pm

Hello, Diane. What kind of screen material are you working with? The rigid spline will only work with standard fiberglass screen wire. I'm afraid it won't work for "Paw Proof" fiberglass wire, aluminum or copper wire.

Quick Learner from Framingham, MA

Jul 6, 2017 10:31 am

Thanks for your reply Paul. I am using fiberglass screening from Home Depot. It's the Adfors Clear Advantage screening.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jul 10, 2017 11:10 am

I'm not familiar with that brand of fiberglass screening. If it is the same gauge as stand fiberglass screen cloth, it should work in your frame. If you haven't already, take a look at our videos on this product, which you can see on the right side of this page. Installing the 55-109 screen spline is not an easy job, if that is in fact the spline you are using. Also note that reusing the existing spline is almost impossible.