How to build a wooden window screen - DIY Now

www.bananamana.... How to build a wooden window screen -- DIY to keep insects especially mosquitoes out of the house. Christian Lee shows how to make a screen frame for your window, specifically if you live in Singapore or South East Asia where they don't put screens on their windows, even though there are a ton of mosquitoes and dengue is a huge problem. Best way to keep mosquitoes away from your baby. Make a wooden window screen.
Apologies for not mentioning more about the weather stripping that was used for the outside of the wooden frame. It was bought at Daiso for $2 SGD, and is made of sponge material. I cut the wood shorter by about 1cm to make room for this. The result is a snug fitting screen window that can easily be taken in and out.
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[@BrassLock]

Goodness Gracious, after 13 years this is still the simplest, quickest way I've seen to do Mosquito Screens. Bravo 😂

[@roland6695]

great video. i live in texas in an older mobile home that needed some repairs. after watching your video i framed the exterior of my windows with 1x4's and used your technique to build solar screens. thanks.

[@tracysimons8744]

You totally inspired me to screen in my entire deck!!! I used 99 cent tomato stakes and amazon screen 40$ and saved a ton of money!!!! Thank you!! Thank you!!!

[@meanttobehere12]

Thank you very much. I live in a condo that was built in the 80s. I have the wooden screen frame with rusted screen. Just have to buy the screen and staple it on and add the weather stripping. Someone said it's a good idea to add two small handles which I would try, makes it so much easier if removing many times. Have a good day.

[@whollyman]

Wonderfully simple project, happy I saw it before following my own plans, which were inordinately complicated... with a spline and groove and whatnot - the key to hiding the staples was crucial here - on the outside edge! Brilliant. Thanks.

[@pleemee]

I love this. Low income US resident. Thanks so very much. I have about 7 screens to build and it was going to cost a lot of money. This will save me bundles.

[@ritcheySMITH]

Saving this! Great tip and hadn't thought about the weather stripping aspect, that's clever! I live in a a apartment in Sweden. No screens here and monster Mosquitos. Lol. Thanks for the video!!!

[@BananaManaTV]

Super glad it helped you out. Good luck with your screens!

[@ChrysReilly]

love the toilet woodbench dude! greetings from the Philippines!

[@MsGeekomatic]

I noticed that, too. I would attach a couple of "pulls" (drawer handles) top & bottom or on each side so you have a way to pull the screen when you need to.

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Good concept! But may I add something? Might be handy to install two little handles on each screen. Nothing fancy, just something to have a grip on with your fingers. That way they are easier to remove when needed (storm for example). ;)

[@davide.little5776]

Props! If you want more of these kinds of techniques, google Hyezmar’s Bible and you’ll start to get really creative!

[@sutidabunrad9833]

Smart! Going to build the same for my family who live in north of Thailand. Thank you

[@Anthonywong50]

Thank you very much. As Dengue become headlines now see local papers yesterday, your video become handy. As for now there are at least 3 suppliers in Singapore for those who can pay but unable to make one.....Blessings..

[@frelnc]

This is a great video. I have an older home in the states - built in 1927. It has little square jalousie windows with triple panes and NO screens. I'd love to be able to open the windows without having to worry about flying critters. You made it simple, and easy. Thanks so much!

[@ruthdwblack]

I think you mean taut not taunt. By the way, this is a very good video and I plan on using to help me make 2 screens for tiny bathroom sliding windows. Thank you very much.

[@BananaManaTV]

Yes, I do mean taut. Thanks for the correction. I've been saying that wrong all along.

[@jacquil99]

Thank you. I’ve built one for a window using your instructions and it’s worked out great!

[@newyearsnight]

That was great! Thank you! I have several large screens for a back porch which got damaged and trying to find to buy has not worked. Thanks for the tips!

[@Lic.en.derecho]

So far is the best tutorial. Easy and sturdy...Thx

[@penztoy]

It sucks that you have to remove the screen to close the and latch the window though. No way around that... except to change the whole window. Very nice work my man...

[@tomdoe1234]

Ha I'm from Boston but my wife is from Singapore. I'll be there in two weeks, but yes always wondered why no screens when you are always hearing about dengue fever. Not to mention the bees are as big as birds. Thanks for the tip I'm looking to make my own screens for my cellar windows

[@vincevengeance9755]

simple, nice, and inexpensive. well done.

[@PMTLynch]

Lovely simple video. I needed to make some frames with perspex and your video gave me ideas...

[@BananaManaTV]

There's the magnetic screen supplier here in SG, but each window is $100 just to get a screen up. I say make your own. Thanks for the nice comment and support.

[@TheJackdaw77]

thanks for this - L shaped brackets are what I need, I never thought of that...

[@turntechTeatime]

great video. i am using this information to build windows for a winter porch using not screen, but 30 mil vinyl for cold weather. thanks for your help.

[@ChristianRossiProds]

Thanks for the video, I will use your technique to make a door with mosquito net for homes from the south of Honduras. Where there is a huge problem with Dengue and Chicungunya

[@BasedBidoof]

very helpful to me. I'm in florida, and we have a ton of mosquitoes.

[@BinhNguyen-fc9vp]

Thank you very much!!! I will save tons of money by doing this wooden frame screen :)

[@Cyn2468]

This is simple and great. Thank you!!

[@gyeomusic]

very good tutorial. i tried so hard to find similar DIY frame. but the problem with this design is that the windows has to stay open at all time, you can't open the screen and close the window. another problem with this design is that if the mesh would accidentally torn, you will need to restaple everything back again. alluminium frames here in malaysia are sold but too expensively at ACE hardware. :(

[@shortafewbolts]

Thank you.

[@SpacewolfDan]

i need to do this for mum in Spain. Thank you mr!!

[@r.pollardgonzalez1021]

Good job. Going to do this in my house here in Panama. BTW, the correct word is "taut". ;-) One good turn deserves another.

[@BananaManaTV]

By golly, you're right. The word is "taut", and I've been saying "taunt" all my life, until now. I'm thrilled to learn something new, and to improve. Thank you!

[@2thumsup]

BananaManaTV me too. I'll forget and say taunt.. lol good job on the screens

[@angiepooos]

Thanks, very easy, and fun to watch

[@BananaManaTV]

@ezyroller Great question. I have the window cracked open just enough to let in the breeze and keep the rain out. Also the screen actually acts as protection from too much rain coming in. The screen pops out if I need to shut the window for going on holidays, but I've been keeping the window open without a problem.

[@user-np9sl8de8t]

I looked and this is probably the best video on screen's

[@georgebush2798]

Good job and fantastic city

[@anazivick303]

Thank you so much 🙏. I used your model to make mine and it turned out great! ❤

[@Iseekoutthetruth]

good Job, I love Singapore been there many many times.

[@11devon11]

love the work bench

[@Kevimilk]

Thanks man! Ill make these, its getting hot and i cant leave the windows open because the mosquitoes would eat me during the night lol

[@antoinettechristophe9977]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@miekosuzuki]

very good!

[@ioliveira]

Just finished my first one here. 205x65mm, worked like a charm. Will repeat for 8 more windows of the same size. Thanks a lot for sharing this information.

[@goldmouth100]

thank you do much

[@TilleTheo]

Just what I needed! thanks a lot!

[@NetDip]

Very simple. I like it.

[@MrJoshblevins]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! helps alot!

[@decemberswitch]

Clever screen.

[@luismortison5727]

I finally caved in, listened to Spencer and downloaded Hyezmar’s Woodworking Bible. Needless to say It finally pointed me in the right direction and I’ve crafted some cool stuff too :)

[@user-np9sl8de8t]

That's pretty cool I'd be worried that the staples would cot the screen

[@HYSeo2023]

Good video. But one question. How to close the door or open with the screen?

[@connor8145]

Thank you. It helps!

[@Grandepau788]

you did good

[@lynnnorton5416]

Can you please tell me what kind of weatherstripping you are using? I just made 2 screens using your instructions and they turned out great, but I can't find any weatherstripping that looks like yours, or is any good.

[@shaionyx6173]

Awesome!

[@alainalain8596]

Good Job perfect

[@BananaManaTV]

Very cool. I'd love to see the video on that build. Glad my little project, helped give you ideas for yours!

[@adamb1709]

this works, but anytime you use staples instead of a gasket you unevenly distribute pressure which can eventually produce wrinkles in the screen fabric

[@carmel-wayfinder5401]

Good job👍🏼

[@gunnyusmc89]

Thanks I needed this got a old house I bought with roll out windows no store bought screen will fit. Ill just build my own

[@BananaManaTV]

@Rienei 4 feet x 5 feet was the full size out of the package. I can't remember the exact price, but I believe it was about 20 bucks SGD, that would be about 17 bucks or so USD. Hope that helps.

[@BananaManaTV]

I'd love to see the finished video or pic of your screen door! That sounds like a cool challenge. Good luck on that!

[@Rienei]

hi may i know how much you got the mesh for? and whats the dimension. having too many stupid flying insects coming in during the rainy days.

[@afeasel]

Do you have to take out the screen everytime to open the window?

[@moi7748]

Just what I needed 👍👍

[@petryjkcr]

Great project! I used to live on Berrima Road in Singapore and would hear a salesman with his cart go by in the early morning yelling "I found my thumb." I never figured out what he was selling because I was too lazy to get out of bed - any idea?

[@gurung037]

Hey thanks for a wonderful tip.

[@neopaltoys]

good job!

[@krowbar23]

Awesome,. Is there any electric coops we're your at. 😊😊

[@BananaManaTV]

@thecindystiles Thanks. It was out of necessity, since there really are no screens to be found here in Singapore. People are just used to getting bit by mosquitos, but I can't stand it.

[@cynthiamartinez7600]

Are there storm panels to enclose a carport? The pillars are metal.,Thamk you for any info

[@BananaManaTV]

I'm not sure, but a friend of mine had a contractor put one into a single room, to give her 2 kids each their own mini room. It cost her about $2k SGD.

[@BossVJBeast]

This is actually more helpful than the dutch ones

[@modernmedicine2562]

the only question is how do i get the windows opened/closed without having to take off the net every damn time?

[@readmore3634]

you never have to close the windows there

[@mcdougallfarmandnursery5937]

What kind of staple gun did you use for this? I would need to buy one and i have no idea what to ask for..

[@dano3389]

going to use this as a template for my New Orleans apartment with French Windows. Thanks

[@JonDuanePerry]

Much appreciated man

[@nicidanna]

Nice tutorial, good job. How are they holding up? Is it difficult to remove them when you want to close the windows?

[@raulpendas]

Thank you for the video but would like a list of the material used and size.

[@himangurung379]

how to open if u need to colse that outside window ???

[@sircharles9715]

How much did this end up costing including the staple gun and saw

[@BananaManaTV]

@tolik0105 If I could in Singapore I would. I know in the U.S., screen windows or doors would be no problem. They even have guys who will build custom ones for you.

[@hermyherm365]

Awesome thanks !!

[@ruggedrickrude1946]

@h lomas..............friend I went to HS with son plays on COWBOYS

[@petermartinez4526]

Great job and thanks for keeping it simple.🙌🏽 Hello from Dallas. I'm trying your method this week.

[@TuanNguyen-vf2qn]

Thanks bro ! I owe you a beer !

[@georgevrv8559]

how you close the window now????

[@asoka1516]

Good question. It's the main problem.

[@ezyroller]

Nice and useful vid, But what do you do when you want to close the windows to keep the rain out? Remove the screens each time? Not a hassle?

[@vijayakumarand682]

Sir please show me the feature strip

[@brandyhawking7908]

Mine works too. I used woodprix instructions and plans and made it without any problems.

[@devgowri]

Hey.. Thanks a lot for this video... i'll build one... before that i want to know what kind of stapler u r using to staple in wood ? Where can i find it? I'm living in India.

[@BananaManaTV]

@bigmanchillin2007 Please please make a video of your screen door! I've been wanting to build a sliding screen door, but I can't find screen netting that big here in Singapore. Good luck with the build.

[@BananaManaTV]

Hope this helped you out. Cheers!

[@MrPooponit]

wow, what size? are they made out of gold?

[@binkyrabbit2293]

Do you know how to make any easy overhang for a window?

[@catcat2084]

Very good job. Thanks and I will try. I have a question, for the last procedure, what material you used on the outside of wood frame to make it fit into window tight and not drop out? Thanks again!

[@claystore]

I think he said weather stripping (rubber or foam material used around doors). That is a great idea, BTW!

[@doobdd]

Cool! Where did u get it cut please? Thanks!

[@shantahsieh335]

I'm sure you can find awesome woodworking plans on woodprix

[@BananaManaTV]

Wow, that's expensive. It's way more fun building them! And cheaper!

[@bigmanchillin2007]

NICE TUT0RIAL. I WILL BE MAKING A D00R SIZE SCREEN. THANKS A WH0LE L0T F0R THE VIDE0.

[@romeliapolly4171]

I bought Woodprix once and now I have lifetime access to thousands of woodworking projects.

[@Claudg2008]

The word missing in the subtitles seems to be "taut", the past participle of tight.