[Badintheknees]

I have just finished a large screened enclosure using a "screenclad" system from L B PLastics
WE stretched all 37 panels drum head tight. A few days later several of the 54" wide panels were sagging. We re-stretched the sagging panels, some panels have been re-stretch more than once. Are there some screen wire brands to be avoided? Should I have used aluminum screen wire?

 

[John Hyatt]

You need to drift on over to to >>> www.screenmobile.com <<<


Get a Pro to do it Boy..You dammm ol diy ers will never learn.

JonMon:laughing:

 

[Badintheknees]

I have been running my construction business for thirty years, Ive built everything from small room additions to resort homes of over 8000 sf. I resent ANYONE calling me a DIYer. Your smart-ass answer only reflects that you have no clue as to the answer about the question I was posting. I invite anyone with the knowledge of the materials in question to throw their opinion in here.

 

[basswood]

I've successfully used fiberglass screen for large openings. I used screen from New York Wire. I'm not familiar with the "Screenclad" product.

"Screen Tight" system has impressed me. Not much help for your current situation.

http://www.screentight.com/screenedporch.shtml

 

[John Hyatt]

not kiding Badbreath, those Guys can anwser your question. It matters not how long you have been doing it what matters is how you fix it.


JonMon

 

[ClemS]

You need to drift on over to to >>> www.screenmobile.com <<<


Get a Pro to do it Boy..You dammm ol diy ers will never learn.

JonMon:laughing:

just because the man insists on doing things he has no idea how to do doesn't mean he is a diy'er!:shifty:

 

[deckman22]

When I do screened porches I make sure no opening will be greater than 48", perferably around 36". The bigger openings like 54" are hard to keep sag free. I always use fiberglass screen.

 

[LJSMITH1]

Is the frame being pulled in from the tension of the screen? If not, the only thing it could be is the screening itself. I would try another brand of screen. If the frame is pulling in, you may need to put a bridge in-between to split the panel and support the longest sides.

 

[basswood]

When I do screened porches I make sure no opening will be greater than 48", perferably around 36". The bigger openings like 54" are hard to keep sag free. I always use fiberglass screen.

You can keep large screens tight with the "Screen Tight" system. Give it a try if you get the chance:

 

[Mc...]

Reduce the 54" wide panels to 27" by adding a 2x piece of framing...

 

[willworkforbeer]

I have been running my construction business for thirty years, Ive built everything from small room additions to resort homes of over 8000 sf. I resent ANYONE calling me a DIYer. Your smart-ass answer only reflects that you have no clue as to the answer about the question I was posting. I invite anyone with the knowledge of the materials in question to throw their opinion in here.

Badinthetemper too :laughing:

 

[Milhaus]

www.metroscreeenworks.com.

I ordered a sample of the super screen for 60" openings. We'll see if customer goes for it. I told them when we built it that the screen would not last. Just sent them the maintenance bill. No reply yet.

8000 sq ft resort homes and a 54" screen opening has you boggled? Hmmmm...maybe it's an off day.

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