The Broken Window Screen Blog
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Oct 15, 2019
Patio door lock latch not working
Hello, Can you please identify the locking mechanism used on the patio door lock? The latch seems to be stuck when pushed up, and is not going all the
Sep 28, 2019
Guardian storm door needs new handle
Hi there, Our Guardian storm door is still in great shape but the handle is very lose and no longer latches automatically when the door closes. If you
Sep 26, 2019
Round spline wont go in square hole
I have changed out window screens in the past but, this one is giving me a very tough time! I was unaware that there was a 'flat' spline... Is that what
Sep 11, 2019
Anderson retractable storm/screen door stuck.
I have a brand new door as described above. I set it to the all glass position and now the screen won't come down. The release seems to be stuck. Thanks
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Aug 31, 2019
Need Milgard Tuscany 8225T screen door handle replacement
Purchased s Milgard Sliding glass door with the screen in 2010. My tenant broke the handle and cannot find it now in 2019. I can't find anything that
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Aug 28, 2019
Dovetail Groove and Spline
Much like the poster above I have a similar wood related question. I am working on a historic home and I have to use wood for the frames of my screen
Aug 28, 2019
What kind of spline/screen is this?! CANNOT find a replacement....
I have a few damaged retractable screens that I need to replace. What's really strange is that the spline basically has 2 flaps and the screen mesh is
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Aug 26, 2019
Screen for outswing french doors
Hi, I have outswing french doors in a bedroom. I need a screen solution and I would prefer to not use retractable screen doors. I am thinking of installing
Aug 18, 2019
Mortise style sliding door lock
Hi I just moved into a new house and the lock on my sliding door has broken. Can you help me find the correct one. I don't know any info about the door,
