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Porch Panel Links... Please Select: (Subject Links) ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS BUILDERS & TRADESMAN DO-IT-YOURSELFER'S PORCH PROJECT HELP SUPPORT BARS PVC INSERTS PANEL PRICING Please Select: (Associated Subjects) FRAME MATERIAL SCREEN MATERIAL ASSEMBLY PARTS INSTALLATION PARTS Installation Suggestions... Several installation suggestions, with measuring instructions, are listed below. These are by no means the only way to use these products - simply the most common ways. Your application may require a combination of methods or other methods not detailed. You may substitute any frame material into any illustration - Be sure to adjust any calculations, screw sizes, etc for any substitution(s) made. Mounting Screens Inside of Opening: Small Stops.pdf Large Stops.pdf Small Stops with trim.pdf Large Stops with trim.pdf Mounting Screens Over Opening: Face Mount.pdf Need Samples ?... You can order product line samples right through our web store. Material samples are free of charge. (We do ask that you cover shipping costs) For a minimal charge we can also provide sample sized manufactured panels. Order Samples > WEB STORE Use the "Samples" link located on the left side of web store pages. Hardware Usage... If your intention is to mount your screens for seasonal usage (off season removal) consider using one, or a combination, of our mounting hardware choices instead of a semi-permanent installation. This should make seasonal close up easier for you. Hardware usage is not recommended for year round installations unless you have installed a sufficient amount of hardware to withstand off season conditions. Raw Goods ... FRAME MATERIAL SCREEN MATERIAL ASSEMBLY PARTS INSTALLATION PARTS Manufactured Goods ... CSW SCREEN WALL SYSTEM OTHER PORCH SCREENS SELF STORING SCREENS Current Specials... CURRENT SPECIALS Made in USA... The majority of Connecticut Screen Works^® product line components are certified by Connecticut Screen Works, Inc. to be 100% USA made. Look for the US flag when ordering to ensure you are purchasing USA made goods.	Porch Screen Panels This page reviews the use of our other stock frame materials with respect to Porch Screening projects. Information presented is relevant whether you plan to manufacture your own panels or your planning to have Connecticut Screen Works^® manufacture panels for you. While any of our stock frame materials can be used for porch project you should consider our recommendations prior to selecting materials. All items shown on this page are available in raw form or as fully manufactured panels. Utilization of all of these materials is very straight forward so home manufacture will not be challenging to those with at least some mechanical skills. Points to keep in mind when ordering or designing your porch panels. Sizing Your Panels... Keep your panels well under the maximum UI size for the frame material you have selected. The closer you are to the maximum UI size the more flexible the frame will be. The larger the panel is the more secure the instillation must be. Keep your panels sizes under the size limits for the screen material you have selected. Support Bars... You should use support bars as recommended. They add more points of contact and result in a frame that is substantially more sturdy. Failure to use bars as recommended may result in an hour glass effect or loose screen material. (see installations below) Review details on the Frame Materials page for proper support bar use and fabrication. Installations... Keep your installations simple but secure. You want to be able to remove a screen for repair but still keep it from falling out during a gusty day. Consider using a face mount or stop method installation for large screens with no support bars. This will enable a "stretching" of the frame during installation to counteract any hour glass effect or loose screen. Please select "Frame Materials" above left for more detailed information concerning available colors, corner styles, maximum sizing etc. for all materials listed. Top Materials to Consider... Item FRM1716: 7/16" X 1" roll formed frame material is an excellent choice for any screen. It offers excellent strength when used for window applications and when used for porch or other large screens it offers superior quality and good strength. We use this product for so many applications we can't say enough about it. This is an excellent choice for job site or back yard fabrication. Our Recommendation: Excellent all around use material best suited for window and porches. This material is also excellent for triangles and trapezoids and also works well when matching PVC inserts are to be used. By configuring your project so panels can be swapped out with the seasonal changes, a second set of frames - with our vinyl film installed - will winterize your porch and keep the snow and rain out during the off season. Item FRM1716E: 7/16" X 1" extruded frame. Our Recommendation: Excellent all around use material best suited for mid sized opening applications. Excellent material for face mounting or trim stopping. Extrusion is excellent for triangles and trapezoids and also works very well when matching PVC inserts are to be used. By configuring your project so panels can be swapped out with the seasonal changes, a second set of frames - with our vinyl film installed - will winterize your porch and keep the snow and rain out during the off season. NOTICE: Item to be phased out when remaining inventory is exhausted. Current inventory level is LOW - less than 100 lengths* in stock. To check current level CLICK HERE Runners Up... The materials reviewed from this point forward are not normally used for porch screening projects except for specific limited situations. These materials, while appropriate for many other applications, are not recommended for large or involved porch projects. Item FRM716: 7/16" X 3/4" roll formed frame. Our Recommendation: Excellent all around use material best suited for window and other mid sized opening applications. Good material for face mounting or trim stopping. This material will work when matching PVC inserts are to be used but it is not recommended. NOTICE: Item to be phased out when remaining inventory is exhausted. Current inventory level is HIGH - 1000+ lengths in stock. To check current level* CLICK HERE Item FRM516E: 5/16" X 3/4" extruded frame. Our Recommendation: Good all around use material best suited for window and other mid sized opening applications. Excellent material for use when installation is into a wooden frame (with a datto) and secured with flush locks or wood trim. (such as a wood door or wood porch panel) Excellent material for face mounting or trim stopping. This extrusion is also excellent for triangles and trapezoids and also works well when matching PVC inserts are to be used. By configuring your project so panels can be swapped out with the seasonal changes, a second set of frames - with our vinyl film installed - will winterize your porch and keep the snow and rain out during the off season. NOTICE: Item to be phased out when remaining inventory is exhausted. Current inventory level is LOW - less than 100 lengths* in stock. To check current level CLICK HERE Item FRM516: 5/16" X 3/4" roll formed frame. Our Recommendation: Good all around use material best suited for window and other smaller opening applications. Good material for use when installation is into a wood frame (with a datto) and secured with flush locks or wood trim. (such as a wood door or wood porch panel) NOTICE: Item to be phased out when remaining inventory is exhausted. Current inventory level is HIGH - 1000+ lengths in stock. To check current level* CLICK HERE

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