How to Replace Torn a Fiberglass Screen With Heavy Duty Screen Mesh

Use special thick screening for storm doors that get ripped by pets or kids.

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Installing heavy-duty screen is a lot easier than training your pet to stop pushing and clawing at the door or window. The toughest screen we know of is PetScreen, which is sold at home centers and online (www.improvementscatalog.com). A 36 x 84-in. roll costs about $20. Keep in mind that heavy screen has one drawback: It blocks sunlight and your view more than standard screen.

Heavy-duty screen is installed just like any other screen. If your screen is in a wooden frame, you’ll have to carefully remove moldings and pry out staples to remove the old screen. Then staple the new screen into place, stretching it tight as you go. Replacing screen in a metal frame may look more complex, but it’s actually faster and easier. All you need are scissors, a utility knife, clamps, a nail set, a spline roller ($4) and spline ($3). Spline comes in three sizes; take a piece of the old spline to the home center to match the thickness.
These replacement steps take about 15 minutes: