Rescreening Service
Window Screen Replacement in Alpharetta, GA for Torn or Worn Screens
Nelson Aluminum Products Inc rescreens the window frames your home already has, replacing torn, sagging or faded mesh. Call (678) 640-3405 for window screen replacement in Alpharetta, GA, and a free estimate.
- 40 YearsIn Business
- Owner-RunBy Russ Henderson
- 9 TownsAcross North Atlanta
Signs of a Torn Window Screen or Worn Mesh
Most screens wear out long before their frames do. When the mesh fails but the frame is still straight, rescreening brings the window back without building a whole new screen. These are the signs that usually lead to a call for window screen replacement in Alpharetta, GA:
- A torn window screen from a pet, a child or a branch in the wind
- Small holes that let gnats and mosquitoes slip through
- Mesh that sags, bulges or has pulled loose at a corner
- Screen that has turned brittle or faded after years of Georgia sun
- A spline, the rubber cord that holds the mesh in its channel, that has dried out and popped free
If the frame itself is bent, cracked or missing, rescreening will not fix it. Our window screen installation service builds a new screen for that opening instead.
What to Expect
How Our Window Screen Repair Process Works
Window screen repair is simple when it is done in order. Here is how a rescreening job runs from the first call to the last window.
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A Call for a Free Estimate
Call (678) 640-3405, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Tell us how many screens are damaged and what is wrong with them, and we will arrange a time to see them.
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Checking Each Frame
We look at every frame before anything is cut. A straight, sound frame gets new mesh, and a damaged one is flagged so you can decide what to do with it.
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Removing the Old Mesh
The worn mesh and the old spline come out of the frame. The channel is cleaned so the new spline seats evenly along every side.
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Stretching and Seating New Mesh
New mesh is laid over the frame, pulled tight and pressed into the channel with fresh spline. The excess is trimmed and the screen goes back in its window.
Rescreening the Frames You Already Own
Rescreening means keeping the frame and changing only the mesh. It is the usual fix for a screen that is torn, stretched or worn but still sits square in its window. Keeping the frame means the screen still fits the opening it was made for, with the same look as the rest of the house.
The work depends on a tight, even stretch. Mesh pulled too loose will sag within a season, and mesh pulled unevenly can bow the frame. Fresh spline matters as well, because old spline that has hardened will not grip the new mesh for long.
You can choose the mesh that goes into each frame. Standard fiberglass is a common pick, and Phifer BetterVue is an option for windows where the view matters most. BetterVue uses a smaller yarn for better visibility, is flame retardant, and is fabricated like standard fiberglass screen, so it fits the same frames.
When Replacement Window Screens Make More Sense
Sometimes a frame is past saving, and new mesh would only hide the problem. Replacement window screens, built new from the frame up, are the better answer in a few cases.
A frame that is bent will not hold mesh flat, and a cracked corner lets the whole screen rack out of square. Screens that are missing from a window cannot be rescreened at all. When we find a frame like this, we tell you during the estimate and explain the choice, so you can rescreen the sound frames and replace only the ones that need it.
Mixing the two is common. A house may have a dozen screens with good frames and two or three that were stepped on or dropped during a move. Window screen replacement in Alpharetta, GA often looks like that: most frames get new mesh, and a few openings get new screens built to measure.
What Affects the Cost of Rescreening
The cost of rescreening depends on the number and size of the screens, and the estimate is free. Here is what makes the biggest difference:
- How many screens need new mesh
- The size of each screen
- The mesh you choose for each frame
- Whether any frames need a new screen instead of rescreening
You get the estimate before any work starts, so you know where things stand before a single screen comes out of its window. You can also choose to rescreen the worst screens now and leave the rest for another visit.
Why Homeowners Trust Nelson Aluminum Products Inc With Their Screens
Nelson Aluminum Products Inc is a long-established local business owned by Russ Henderson. Rescreening is everyday work for us, and Russ helps each homeowner decide between a simple replacement and a bigger fix, without pushing more work than the windows need.
The same care goes into our porch work. If the screens on your porch are torn as well, our porch rescreening service handles that job too, so the windows and the porch can be done with one call.
Window Screen Replacement in Alpharetta, GA and Surrounding Towns
People who search for window screen repair near me in north metro Atlanta often find a shop close to home in Alpharetta. We handle window screen replacement in Alpharetta, GA and across the area. Pollen season and summer insects are when torn screens get noticed most, and early spring is a good time to have them done before the windows open.
We cover Roswell, Duluth, Suwanee, Cumming, Buford, Marietta, Canton and Ball Ground. Neighbors often call for window screen replacement in Roswell, window screen replacement in Marietta, window screen replacement in Buford and window screen replacement in Cumming.
Common Questions
Window Screen Replacement Questions
Can a torn window screen be fixed without replacing the frame?
Yes, in most cases. When the frame is straight and solid, we pull out the old mesh and spline and install new mesh in the same frame. The screen keeps its fit and its look, and you pay for mesh and labor rather than a whole new screen. We check every frame first and tell you if one cannot be saved.
What is spline, and does it get replaced when you rescreen?
Spline is the rubber cord pressed into a groove around the frame to hold the mesh tight. Over time it dries out, shrinks and stops gripping, which is often why mesh pulls loose at the corners. We put in fresh spline whenever we rescreen a frame, because new mesh held by old spline will not stay tight for long.
Can I upgrade to a clearer mesh when my screens are rescreened?
You can. Rescreening is a good time to switch the mesh, since the old screen comes out either way. Phifer BetterVue uses a smaller yarn than standard insect screen for a clearer view, and it is fabricated like standard fiberglass, so it fits the frames you already have. You can choose it for every window or only the ones you look through most.
Is it worth rescreening only one or two windows?
It often is. A single torn screen lets insects into the room, and new mesh is a small job compared with living with gnats or keeping the window shut. If several other screens are faded or loose, it can make sense to do them in the same visit. We look at all of them during the free estimate and let you decide.
Free Estimates
Bring Your Torn Screens Back to Life
Holes, sags and loose corners do not get better on their own. Call Nelson Aluminum Products Inc, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or email rhende6297@aol.com, and we will set up a free estimate for your screens.