Caution, I had both plastic tabs break off of one of my screens, due to being sun-baked and 20 years old. Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 5:59 PM Subject: Re: Replacing window screens?
> You have to be very careful getting the plastic frame out. Work from > below and you'll see the two plastic "latches" that must be pressed in > to release the frame. > > Once out, take a chisel and scrape out the old screen. Reinstall with > a hot glue gun. I did this some years ago and was very happy, but > when I do it again I will use animal proof screen because it doesn't > rip as easily. Just stuff falling and blowing against the camper has > put a rip or two in mine. > > Jim > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:44 PM, Paul Chubbuck <paul@takingflight.net> > wrote: >> I have a torn window screen. I think that finding a nylon mosquito >> screen >> will be fairly easy but I wonder what installation tips someone may have >> for >> me....like what adhesive product to use to glue it to the frame, or any >> other job tips. >> >> Thanks, >> Paul >> |
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