How do I install a fly screen in old window

[ELI5]

 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @ELI5 

Merry  xmas

I think I am seeing a standard grove around the fly screen  window with some black round rubber in it.

Basically with a small screw driver or butter knife push past the rubber seal besides the wood and tease the rubber out. 

Once it starts coming it will be easy and the old fly screen will come out with it.

Measure your window  size and buy some flyscreen  , Some are more pet proof at need some are aluminium and more hardy again and costs will vary.

EG  

Syneco 1220mm x 2.05m Fibreglass Insect Screen I/N: 0039444   $10

https://www.bunnings.com.au/syneco-1220mm-x-2-05m-fibreglass-insect-screen_p0039444

Flyscreen tool for replacing the new mesh make it alot easier and neater.

Rolltrak 2 In 1 Spline Roller I/N: 0356126    $7^.95

https://www.bunnings.com.au/rolltrak-2-in-1-spline-roller_p0356126

Now the idea is to put the top of the fly screen new mesh  at the top of the window opening above the grove (making sure the sides span across both sides of the window.)   

Now the rubber is gradually pushed back into grove by hand at first then later with a flyscreen tool  a groved roller as mentioned above it makes things a lot easier to  roller the black spline back into the grove.  Start at the top and roll it in around the frames  groove.  As you push the black rubber spline in this will tighten the flyscreen neat and taunt.

In the process of rolling the spline it tends to stretch longer so just snip the excess off.

There might be the tail ends of the fly screen poking out from under the black  spline.  So if you are happy with the install and no flyscreen wrinkles (Wrinkles  just redo the spine install It might take a little practice. )    Once your happy trim those flyscreen edges poking out  with a  stanley sharp knife next to the spline rubber for a neat trimmed finish.

Save the excess flyscreen for other windows if they the same age they will be due for replacement to,

[ELI5]

Thank you. The window doesn't have old fly screen though. It opens outward. picture here 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @ELI5. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about installing a flyscreen.

To accommodate the window winder, you’ll need to custom-build the flyscreen so its bottom edge sits just above the winder mechanism. Start by measuring the height of the winder and ensure the flyscreen frame clears it comfortably. Here's a helpful step-by-step guide: How to build a flyscreen frame.

Once the frame is assembled, use a sill section filler to bridge the gap between the bottom of the flyscreen and the window frame. Cut the filler to tightly fit around the window winder, ensuring it snugly matches the dimensions and contours of the window frame.

After cutting the filler, secure it by pop-riveting it to the bottom edge of the flyscreen frame. This will create a neat and secure connection while accommodating the winder mechanism. Finally, fit the flyscreen into place, ensuring it aligns properly and provides a tight seal against insects. With this setup, your flyscreen will function smoothly without interfering with the window winder.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[ELI5]

Hi, thanks for your response. I had something similar done in a different window but there were gaps around the winderhere  . How can I fix it please.

[MitchellMc]

The filler piece needs to be cut more precisely to ensure there are no gaps @ELI5. To fix the current filler strip, you might like to try placing self-adhesive weather seals in the gaps.

Mitchell 

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @ELI5 

Sorry about  that on my computer monitor  the photo was  quite dark maybe I am going  blind to lol  and I miss advised on you the type of screen  needed Thanks to @MitchellMc   for picking  up the slack  here.