[miamicuse]

Screen repair tape

Quick question on fiberglass screen repair.

These screen repair tape they sell at home centers...

http://www.amazon.com/QCI-Direct-Window-Screen-Repair/dp/B0081S4H3O

• Fiberglass mesh tape duplicates the screen mesh for repairs so invisible only you will know it's there
• Apply as a tape to repair holes, rips, tears and damage even around frames
• Save a bundle on the cost of a new window or door screen
• Fast and easy repairs - pays for itself the first time you use it
• Silver - 2" X 15'

It looks very similar to drywall/cement board mesh tape.

How different are they?

I had a large tear and would like to do a temp repair until the screen guy can fit me into his schedule next week. I do have a roll of wall mesh tape, can I use it for that or is there something really special with the screen mesh tape?

 

[de-nagorg]

If it has adhesive on it, use it.

I have used clear shipping tape for temporary repairs until the screen can get the real stuff.


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[ChuckF.]

I bought a spline rolling tool and a roll of screening and replace them regularly. It's not that hard.

 

[miamicuse]

I bought a spline rolling tool and a roll of screening and replace them regularly. It's not that hard.

I know but to me it's hard when you are doing it standing on the aluminum framing 16' off the ground.

 

[KevinEF7]

You take the screen out and replace it on the ground...

 

[shakham]

I bought a spline rolling tool and a roll of screening and replace them regularly. It's not that hard.

This.

 

[miamicuse]

Its not a window screen. It is a aluminum pool enclosure. Its part of the framing you have to install the screening onto the framing.

 

[miamicuse]

I am just going to temp repair it with some tape by standing on the ladder and reaching up as much as I can.

The actual rescreen has to be done by a pro - kind of like a spiderman.

 

[AFScreenRepair]

If you don't know how to replace screen, or don't want to, there's a very strong adhesive packing tape, where if you can stick it to itself (one piece of either side of the screen) you should be fine. it is kind of unsightly, but it keeps the bugs out, and it's like $10 for a roll of this stuff.

 

[Flannel Guy DIY]

you should replace the entire screen, not patch it. As the other person said earlier, it is not that hard! Watch this

 

[Druidia]

you should replace the entire screen, not patch it. As the other person said earlier, it is not that hard! Watch this

https://youtu.be/6KggXnXrKCc

Resurrected thread. That aside, advice on window screen replacement is not relevant because miamicuse is not replacing a window screen. See his photo in post #8.

 

[Flannel Guy DIY]

Resurrected thread. That aside, advice on window screen replacement is not relevant because miamicuse is not replacing a window screen. See his photo in post #8.

It doesn't matter... it is the same process whether it is a window, a door or part of that cage. There is a frame, a spline and a screen.

 

[rander101]

Another amateur opinion from an old man who has failed his solo flight from atop a ladder 3 times. Get the kit of mesh designed for use on screening. The mesh drywall tape may look the same-- it even has some stickum on it but it isn't designed for outdoor use. The stuckum is only meant to hold the tape until the compound covers it. I'll bet it would come loose in the first rain or high wind. Looking at the picture you posted --- one trip up there would be enough for me.

 

[MTN REMODEL LLC]

Another amateur opinion from an old man who has failed his solo flight from atop a ladder 3 times. .

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