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Porch Screens - Porch Enclosures Screen Panels - Simplicity Screens Information Links... Please Select: SIMPLICITY MAIN PAGE ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS BUILDERS & TRADESMAN PORCH SCREEN HELP 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. 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 Be a Fan on Face Book... Made in USA... Simplicity^TM screens are USA made.	DIY'ers... Home manufacture of the Simplicity^TM product line is not a substantial task. In fact, DIY'ers of average skill should have no trouble when utilizing proper tools and work environment. Frame Panel Assembly... Our recommended tool list and assembly procedure should accommodate most people. You may use any equipment, tool or process that you feel will work better or best fits your skill level. Tools Required: A Miter Saw suitable for cutting metals and properly equipped with a blade approved for aluminum cutting -or- a hack saw and miter box. A work table or area that is at least as large as the largest panel to be assembled / screened Screen material installation tool Possible Additional Tools Required (needed only for center bars): Power Drill 1/8" Drill Bit(s) 1/8" x 1/4" Rivets and Rivet Gun Table Saw suitable for cutting metals and properly equipped with a blade approved for aluminum cutting -or- a hack saw and miter box. Please read all steps listed prior to starting..... The following recommended instructions assume that you have properly planned your sizes and have received all required components. (Frame Materials, Corner Inserts, Screen Material, Spline, and Center Bar, Center Bar Clips, and Rivets (if needed) You must account for 1" per square cut corner when calculating your cut lengths. For example, if your screen width is 32" you would cut your frame to 30". 30" + 1" per corner will result in a 32" frame. Remember to account for this on all lengths of metal and for both the height and width. If you use MITER CUT corner inserts, cut your metal to the size(s) required. All photos assume the use of SQUARE CUT corners. Cut frame material to the proper adjusted length. Remember you'll need 2 for each height and 2 for each width. Use a cutting jig, (material stop) if possible, to ensure all pairs are cut to the exact same size. Note: When cutting for mitered corners, the spline channel must be cut to the inside of the angle. Check your cuts as you go our during assembly. Install corners. Corner will be snug - a small mallet may help with assembly. Assembly the your frame one leg at a time until complete. Once assembled move on to center bar installation or screen (PVC) installation. Center (Support) Bars ... Support bars must be installed into your panels prior to screen or PVC installation. Support bars are a snap to make. Support bars for Simplicity^TM porch screens are structural and are recommended for both screen and PVC panels with a height or width over 48". for Simplicity^TM support bars are structural and provide a substantially sturdier frame. In screen panels, install support bar perpendicular to the longest sides. Typically, screen support bars are installed at 36" up from base to line up with safety rails. Failure to use bars as recommended may result in an hour glass effect and/or loose screen material. Support bars are highly recommended on all PVC panels with a height or width over 48". Support bar must be centered perpendicular to the longest sides. Failure to use bars as recommended may result in an hour glass effect and a substantial risk of blow out during high winds. Center bar should be sized to 1/16" less than the total dimension. (Example: cut a center bar support at 35-15/16" for a 36" wide screen) Cover exposed face with painters tape or other removable protective film prior to notching. This will help prevent scratching. Remove a 1" (notch) from each end. Material is removed from the spline side. This may be done with a properly outfitted table saw, milling machine, hack saw, etc. (use of table saw shown above) Leave only the back wall of the frame. Your cut should be clean and burr free. Test fit prior to removing protective tape. If you need to reduce the length for fit, remove only a slight amount at a time from one end only. (Cut a small amount off of 1 arm and them and re-notch) Repeat as needed to produce a snug fit. Once bar is correctly sized and positioned, drill and rivet into place. Work Safely... Please follow all common safety practices and use all proper safety equipment. Be sure that you are proficient with any tool or equipment used and that all tools or equipment used is properly suited for the work being performed. Important Information... Panels manufactured outside of our production facilities are not covered by the Connecticut Screen Works^® limited warranty. Please go to our WARRANTY page to view our warranties. All information and directions provided by CSW, Inc. should be treated as generic guides which are intended to help you plan, measure and order screens. Our directions are applicable and correct for a great majority of situations - but not all. In some situations they may need to be modified. In some situations they may not be applicable at all. The responsibility to determine this and the responsibility to order items correctly rests solely on the customer. We make no guarantee, warrantee or promise of any kind that the directions (guides) we provide will work in every application. Please read and understand all information provided on this web site. For additional information please review our POLICIES page fully. Screen Material (and PVC) Installation... Screen Material: Install in the standard fashion. Watch your screen installation closely, if you install in an extremely tight fashion you will run the risk of "hour glassing". Jig your frame if needed. Use .200 polyfoam spline for all screen materials. PVC: Install in the exact same fashion as screen material using the same size spline. DO NOT install tight - there must be some flex or looseness to the film. During cold weather the PVC will shrink roughly 2%. This shrinkage is normal and will result in a firm panel. How to Order Manufactured Products... Manufacture orders must be in writing. You can place your manufacture order with us as follows: By submitting a written order by fax or mail utilizing our prepared order form. Simplicity^TM PORCH SCREENS FAX - MAIL ORDER FORMS By executing a non-expired quotation. How to Order Raw Materials... You may order raw materials as follows: On line: WEB STORE By submitting a written order by fax or mail: Simplicity^TM PORCH SCREENS FAX - MAIL ORDER FORMS By submitting a quote request by fax, mail, or on line and executing our issued quote: Simplicity^TM PORCH SCREENS QUOTE REQUEST FORM Simplicity^TM PORCH SCREENS ON-LINE QUOTE REQUEST

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