Screening in a Porch - Do It Yourself

[@lindadugan-martinez7584]

This is the best Screened Porch DIY on the Net.

[@lindameggers1999]

I'm going to do it while my husband is at work one day. He keeps saying he will do it. We have lived here since 2013 and now 2021

[@damnoldgun]

:D

[@danielparke9316]

Ask him if he’s alright from getting run over by that bus you just threw him under.

[@EverythingIwantismine34]

Did you do it?

[@TheRaiddy]

@@EverythingIwantismine34 are you her husband? Lol

[@EverythingIwantismine34]

@@TheRaiddy no I am woman!

[@ritareilly8548]

I’m encouraged to see a woman doing this project because I will most likely be doing most of the work. You did a great job making the video and creating a lovely screened in porch!❤❤❤

[@monkeytrainer8135]

I have tips, now that I am 3/4 done screening in my porch. #1. When you cut your screen, give yourself an extra 2” more than the dimensions of the opening, on every side. #2. If you have a Kreg tool, it really helps with the wood framing. #3. I read the reviews of the Screen Tight spline roller tool, so I bought a wooden roller tool with a metal wheel, and I am glad I did. #4. Do horizontal top, then horizontal bottom, then the sides. Always start at the middle and work your way out to one side, then do the other side. Same goes with the vertical sides. When you’re done the top, pull it kind of tight, straight down as you work your way out. Pull the screen fabric diagonally down from the middle toward the sides as you roll the spline in. Go slowly, and pull the spline straight, stretching as you roll. That helps keep the wheel from slipping and cutting the screen. #5. There are two tracks for screen and spline, use the one distal to the actual place you are putting in the screen and spline to kind of tack it up in place for you, so you don’t have it flopping around. It makes it so you don’t need a helper. It’s really helpful if you’re on a ladder, maybe standing at a weird angle. Before I figured out the spline trick, I used a heavy duty staple gun to temporarily tack the screen in place, but you have to keep stopping and pulling the staples out with the staple-pulling tool. The spline trick is a million times easier. Starting at the top horizontal track ABOVE the track you’re really going to use, jam a little scrap piece of spline in the middle, then with more scraps here in there, work your way out toward the edges. If you already used that track for the screen above it, no problem, just use the vertical tracks to hold it in place with some scraps of spline.

[@Yiriyah]

THANK YOU!

[@sincerethunderstorm9317]

Thank-you

[@and6sdf]

thanks buddy.

[@julianjarvis9113]

Appreciate it. Will be my first build.

[@marvinalvarez6550]

I watched this video several times before embarking on the project myself. It was super easy to follow and the screened in porch turned out beautiful! My wife and I truly enjoy sitting in our patio now without having to deal with mosquitoes. Thank you Sonya. You did a wonderful job!

[@lizmeehanneighbors1203]

This was great but we need to build a roof and that seems more complicated

[@dentonlee2894]

@@lizmeehanneighbors1203 I'm not sure how the area you want to screen in ties into your house, but see if trusses are an option. Makes the framing process much easier for a novice

[@rhealistixvlogs6641]

Where did u purchase the materials

[@alondraocampo8805]

Where did u guys buy supplies to screen ur own patio I want to do mine as well thanks

[@crystalwilliams1554]

Hi Sonya, Outstanding job. Where can I purchase these supplies?

[@sincerethunderstorm9317]

1st of thank you for this video. Its awesome to see a beautiful, elegant and capable woman doing this project. ❤ motivation 💪

[@BobbyDeneke]

This has to be one of the best diy videos on screening in a porch I've seen. You really explained everything very well. Thank you!

[@billcrawford4547]

Excellent video. I wish every KZbinr would note how direct and to the point this video was.

[@johnmoore4]

Yes, the presenter knows how to talk. No er ah’s or other tics; no dumb jokes or distractions.

[@jayhoosh2037]

They have to fill runtime, the algorithm prefers 7-20-ish minute videos rather than videos with a length of

[@alangoodwin1966]

I have built a dozen or so screened porches using this screen tight product. Easy install, reasonable price, clean look and customers love it.

[@69BTony]

Thank you. I have an older screened in porch that just used wood strips to nail down the screen. With this system I can replace individual sections and I hope it is as easy as you make it look, and thanks again for the tips.

[@diezel2kable]

She is awesome!!!! Explains every detail down to wire and extremely easy to follow.

[@Constantine_in_Fiji]

Great video. I searched forever to find a good video on screening in a porch. Most are useless. Yours is well done and to the point. Very useful!! Thanks!

[@moonmagnolia7]

I was just thinking I’m going to have to screen my porch in myself if I want it to get done. So I searched and found you creating this lovely screened in patio, very similar to what’ve envisioned. God bless you for creating this video!

[@CopperStateCustomAdmin]

straight to the point, just informative enough. perfect, thx.

[@Nomzi]

Pardon my French, but she is a badass.❤

[@backpackerwdogs1676]

Loved how easy your instructions were. Please list sites/links where supplies were ourcgased.

[@laurahendricks543]

Wow pretty impressed little old lady over there knocking it out doing probably a much better job than a guy good job

[@jenniferalexander7838]

she making things easy... hope i will do it myself sometime soon...thank you and good luck to me....

[@natalierondeno23]

Very detailed step by step video. Thank-you so much for showing us how simple a major project can be.

[@as9826tillden]

Very informative on each part and good camera work on focusing on the areas you were working on to show!

[@txpeaches872]

She makes it look so easy

[@jessicahayden1415]

Thank you for letting us know how much it costs.

[@josetineo9898]

Wao that’s luck so easy, you inspire me to do it, I want to do because I lose that part of my home,thank you

[@stepha75227]

I have a smaller patio and just need screen for one side and was quoted $2200. I really want to try and do this myself

[@cindiwatts8022]

I have good hope that I can do this...thanks for making it look simple 😊

[@antonioo6432]

Thank you! My wife and I will start this project!

[@drudarby4269]

I must find out where to get an “impulse” nailer. I have always hated how all of my nailers are logical and think things through first. 😂

[@maryscott7295]

Hilarious! Nice to see some wit about these things... :) Bravo!

[@Ladylasil]

This is fantastic. Thank you so much for this tutorial. We want to convert a carport into an outdoor patio space. This is the perfect idea.

[@HucksPopCultureCafe]

You have inspired me. This just may have to be my summer project!

[@merylburke9137]

I'm sharing this vid. The only part I wish was elaborated on was installing the screen door to the outside and allowing for the door from the house to the patio.

[@devintrejos6263]

Amazing video. Almost giving me confidence to do myself, only thing missing is how the door is done

[@Xplorefiles]

I think she just purchased it, installing it should be very simple, however you can find lots of tutorials on the internet as well

[@maryscott7295]

Yes. Loved the video, but would like further video re the door.

[@chainsawmack]

Just went to home depot... there's a DIY magnetic opening screen door you can buy for $15

[@acesbill]

@@chainsawmack the screen may work for you I need something that opens and closes like a door not the magnetic. I am looking at Lowes they have a 5 panel for 85 plus 10 for the mounting hardware.

[@mariaclaire9388]

Greatly informative video! So clear and no nonsense. I love it! Thank you so much! I only wish it were my husband watching this and not me 🤦‍♀️

[@pamlunsford8546]

I have a small back porch, all that needs to be done is,straight across, and done

[@mtasux02]

Thank you so much. Less than $400.00 ? I'm in! I've had estimates as high as $3,200.00. I'm very handy and have the tools needed. Thanks again.

[@mlfitness67]

I'm sold going to look into it after work today. Thanks

[@tfriend8223]

This was awesome. I think I can tackle it by myself as well. I will start with painting my wood first.

[@WuDDuP-eh7ie]

🙌💪

[@russellb2464]

How’d it go?

[@mustangpapi76]

Very nice product and job. My next project. 👍

[@ckrose09]

Currently building ours now. Our patio is a lot smaller but we are using 3 doors at a cost of $100 each. With lumber, screen, the screen tight, etc. the cost is 1300.

[@stacifrazier5102]

What kind of door did you get?

[@hkidanhkidan5123]

A new home owner who loves the outside. I would love to try this. Do I need to know the size of my porch before ordering the materials or is it something I can cut it to fit?

[@rhesagreen9477]

Thank you thank you thank you for this video! It has been the catalyst for FINALLY getting our patio screened! So appreciate you!

[@a.beatty8747]

Thank you so much for this video..especially seeing a lady taking care of business!!! We've been given ridiculous quotes to screen in our existing covered patio. This is the video I've been looking for, and the finished porch screens look really sturdy. My fear was that we'd try to do something like this and it wouldn't last because it was flimsy. Would you do a video to show how you framed for the screen door. Oh yeah, I instantly subscribed. Thanks again. 🤸‍♂️🎆🖐

[@carlineblanchard269]

I want to do this in a few weeks, but I also need the instructions for the door.

[@kathomas514]

Anybody get instructions for the door?

[@maritornes6557]

Where can I buy the kit to enclose my patio

[@joseduarte3884]

Nice Job !!!!I will do it my self…

[@earljoseph432]

You did a wonderful job sonya👌👌👌

[@sonniparker5066]

You make it look so easy!!!!

[@janicejanice1584]

You made this look so easy to diy, I’m going to do it in March. Thank you

[@roxey2276]

Hello, can you tell me where I can purchase the rolls of screen and what kind?

[@livingthedreamdjm]

Would this screen be appropriate for my cats?

[@TexasRose50]

Wow. I would need to do a few extra steps to get this to work for my patio. But great job! Thanks!

[@dakotastorms1255]

Awesome job she is badass. I rarely see women Who know how to do anything other than makeup so this is a refreshing video.

[@FamilySmith]

AND she had her makeup on point! LOL. I noticed that first! This lady's ON IT! :P

[@cookieo577]

Awesome illustration of DIY patio Screen

[@ScottTuckerATX]

I started this today, it is as easy as it looks. Thanks

[@madmack7501]

Looks fairly straightforward.

[@medareducindo9068]

Esta muy bien. Ya preparándome para hacer uno.

[@mrselem1576]

I just need to see a video on the installing the door now

[@IsReal111]

Have watched this several times to keep inspired while I collect ($) the thiings I need to do this project.

[@alisharutledge4714]

I like how she did it nice and easy for me

[@stevethomas4353]

Always a brilliant woman instructing how easy it is. . .gimme a break!!

[@MichaelMonsanto]

An Absolute great job!

[@hd4100]

Should not bang boards with a hammer to put them in place. Place a wood block over board or use a rubber mallet. Otherwise you’ll end up with hammer marks on your nice painted board

[@thomasfoster5200]

Yeah ok superintendent

[@stemmentor9700]

So good to hear correct terminology used. “aka drill in concrete vice “cement”. toenail, awesome. (have had vey little luck with tap on so far, like my “22 cal ram setter “fire in the hole “. thankfully, i’m just dealing with old PTL Great vid. i’m really debating on using this system. think in long run will save me money vice prep and paint.

[@dandennis8465]

However she checked for level on the vertical. Should have said plumb for vertical and level for horizontal. Also a 4’ level should have been used

[@kevinryan2556]

Hello nice video! Can this be done from the inside of the porch/deck? Ours is 30 feet up! Thank you

[@burtoncrowell4371]

Very nice video One Thing Once I had those boards painted and everything I would have used a another board to tap them into place sure then hit them direct with a hammer also would have talked up where they met with caulking and then maybe put one more quick coat of paint over once they were installed to hide your screws also hopefully they don't have any raccoons on the outside or cats on the inside because that vinyl screen is just about as fragile as you could possibly get I would have used the black coated galvanized metal screen it's a little more difficult to work with but it is a lot stronger

[@janicejackson2766]

Great advice. I have four cats. Someone else told me reinforced screen would be better. However, when getting a quote today the contractor told me regular wire since the galvanized is harder to handle. Now what do I do? Also, I am using a chair rail, but I didn't hear her specify how many inches she used when meassuring for it. I want to make sure it isn't too high or too low. If someone can tell me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks~

[@bphilbac]

You did a great job. Nice post.

[@MenAreSpeaking]

This woman really gets at it. She's a hound dog! Hooah!

[@PA1DAi]

Awesome video!!! I can't wait to do our porch. Thank you

[@Icehso140]

Non-marring mallet = white or black wrapped in painter's tape. Good video.

[@DuyDepTraiPhoBaTrieu]

I like it but it rain the water go through, what are some options that I can do so water can go through please?

[@j-n-dfilms473]

Wow, and just think all this can be done in just over seven minutes! 😄

[@pamelaking1104]

Awesome video! You go

[@pineapplesquad3651]

Great video! Would it be okay to use 6" Tapcon screws?

[@adamg4671]

Thank you for this easy to follow encouraging video! Now to screen in our front porch...

[@EmAsh317]

I have a covered patio that needs a new roof and I would love to be able to do this myself - after watching this video, I think I can! I had a contractor give me a quote of over $6,000 to screen it in and put a new clear panel roof on. Made me sick.

[@jojo1801990]

I'm thinking of doing the same. How did yourproject turn out?

[@blacksea6608]

🤩 good work . Lady!

[@tonirandolph4391]

I think you're awesome and you did an awesome job and I really enjoy your teaching it's very informative and with a quickness of sorts. Thank you

[@ccwnoob4393]

great job. i would've used brackets though instead of toe nails.

[@Goodegg.]

Wow .. Amazing Job 👍

[@tishdavis2384]

Thank you

[@tyrildoman2813]

Hello, Great work on this post. Where can i buy the materials? track and screens please?

[@victorjones4565]

You’re the best thank you 👍🏾

[@Bertarioni2011]

Where is the link for product?

[@cynnakirkland9272]

do all the materials come as a kit or do you have to purchase each item on its own?

[@mariebee3146]

What would I do if I'm attaching to siding? It's obviously not a smooth surface. Can I still attach a 2x4 to that?

[@jeffhope3316]

great video!

[@lisacousins7133]

Do you have a video on how to install the screen door?

[@susybot]

I am wishing to know the same thing!

[@L4A1D1Y]

Excellent video!!

[@pandeeofficial]

Is the fastener paintable? We have cedar siding and white trim looks very odd (previous owners tried it with the back doors)

[@missprissy59]

Thank you, This was one of my planned DIY project to close in my patio, YOu go girl, I'm a woman DIYer too! GREAT VIDEO

[@katphish30]

Thank you that was very informative!

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Great job thanks! 👏🏻💥👍🏻

[@Blue_In_NBTX]

The product does not hold up in direct sunlight. I used this to screen in my porch here in Central TX and less than two years after installation I am having to redo the two sides exposed to direct sun. The shaded side looks ok.

[@TheKingsize11]

Great job, what size board you use as the base board. That's my summer project

[@jessicahayden1415]

You make it look so easy!

[@everydayfinancewithjay4202]

Thanks for the great video, just what I was looking for

[@YourNewHouse]

Great to hear, glad it helped! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@blockchainbiker2549]

Great video! Wish there woukd have been a little more detail on how to keep the screen tight while working it

[@evaaaandriccc5117]

You are incredibly impressive! Thank you for sharing!

[@misodinamosa]

Omg! That’s how you attach to concrete, thank you!

[@beyondview]

very clear thank you

[@aparadisedream]

Did anyone buy from screen tight? What is the link?

[@d.s.3580]

Hello, loved the video; you made this look easy. How long did it take for you to complete?

[@taradavis2970]

What size bit/tapcons?