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How much bowing or looseness is normal in a window screen?
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A screen that bows slightly, rattles in its opening, or has mesh pulling away at an edge may need only a small adjustment, but I’m unsure when those signs point to a damaged frame or a screen that should be rescreened.
What’s a good way to confirm the frame is seated properly and its corners are still square before trying a repair? If the frame is straight, can loose spline or torn mesh usually be replaced without changing the frame, and what cleaning methods avoid stretching the mesh? I’d rather not force a screen out or press on the frame in a way that bends it.
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