What frame do I use for flyscreens?

[MitchellMc]

Flyscreen frame comes in 2.5 meter lengths ready for you to cut into suitable sizes for your frame with a mitre box.

Here's the tools and materials you will need for the project:

• Flyscreen frame
• Frame corners 
• Flyscreen material
• Flyscreen mitre box 
• Spline 5mm x 13m 
• Spline roller 
• Hacksaw. 

Step 1

Measure both the height and width of the interior of your window frame where the screen will fit. If all your window frames are the same size, you can take the measurements from one of the other flyscreens. Make sure the window is square before taking measurements. It would be best to make an allowance of up to 3mm, so the frame fits the window. If there is a top track, you also need to allow for the screen slotting up into it and dropping back down into the bottom track.

Step 2

Measure the frame piece along the longest side tip to tip, as this will be the outside of the frame. Make sure the frame is channel side up in the mitre box and the channel in on the inside of the 45° cut. Use the mitre box to cut a 45° angle. You can screw the mitre box down to some timber to aid accuracy. Proceed to cut the other three sides of the frame.

Step 3

Take your four sides and insert the frame corners into them. They should be a snug fit. Ensure the 45° cuts line up and meet each other. Test fit the frame in the window to see if any slight size adjustments are needed.

Installing the flyscreen is covered thoroughly by experienced Workshop community member @Tara86 in her guide How to replace a flyscreen.

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