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April 1, 2008
Repairing or Replacing Window Screens
We recently bought a Victorian house in a historically protected neighborhood. The screens are a mess. If possible, we'd like to have them repaired or replaced, rather than replacing the whole windows (which would be much more expensive and require landmarks commission approval). The screens are probably from the early 1960s, and have aluminum frames. Does anyone know where I could have this done?
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Try LWP located on 3rd Ave & approx 54th St.
Posted by: Giovanna at April 1, 2008 1:10 PM
I just had LWP put storms (with screens) on my old wood windows and they look fine (much better than the storms I replaced). They were under $200/piece, including installation (can't remember the exact amount, $130 maybe). They probably do screens only as well. I found them very pleasant.
Posted by: waf at April 1, 2008 2:21 PM
If the frames are in good shape and you just want new screen material; your local hardware store can probably handle it. The local hardware store is a huge wealth of knowledge not to be overlooked.
Posted by: Bklyn Fire Alarm Guy at April 1, 2008 4:09 PM
Further to Fire Alarm Guy, its pretty easy to do yourself. You just need screen, a gasket and a wheel tool to run the gasket in. Hardware store or Home Depot/Lowe's carry what you need.
Posted by: WBer at April 1, 2008 4:18 PM
for those who love jargon, the thing WBer is referring to is called a spline tool.
Posted by: guest at April 1, 2008 4:21 PM
Thanks for your input, everyone. We are considering all of our options, including getting new storms & screens, rescreening by our local hardware store (Almac at Newkirk Plaza was recommended by a neighbor for this), and now doing it ourselves - I googled it and it really doesn't look that difficult. We'll do an inventory this weekend to see just what kind of shape everything is in.
Posted by: JH at April 2, 2008 9:59 AM
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