The Original Screen Tight
Screen Tight Porch Screening Sytem
Screen Tight
- Affordable
- Easy to Install & Repair
- Low Maintenance UV Protected Vinyl
- Fits 2"x4" & 4"x4" Construction
- Screen Stays Tight
- No Painting
- Screen Large Openings, up to 40 sq. ft.
- No Mitering
- UV Protected
You and your family can now enjoy all of the lifestyle advantages of an attractive, open-air screen porch with a perfect, no-sag fit that can be easily installed in hours. Developed and patented by a remodeling contractor who was convinced there had to be "a better way" to design, install and maintain screen porches, the revolutionary Screen Tight™ system has proven itself second-to-none among do-it-yourself homeowners, handymen and professional builders alike.
No More Staples
Conventional screening methods usually consist of staples, which secure the screen, and painted wood lattice, which serves as trim and covers the staples. The lattice is usually replaced each time the screen is repaired. With Screen Tight, the screen is rolled into place similar to the method used by window and door manufacturers. The external cap snaps onto the base component and evenly tightens the screen. When rescreening, the cap temporarily pops off, allowing a quick and efficient replacement.
A. Base attaches to a 2" x 4" x 4" wooden frame.
B. Screen spline rolls into the spline groove.
C. Cap snaps onto base.
Ideal for both new construction and remodeling projects, Screen Tight is cost effective and affordable.
Easy to Install
The unique Screen Tight system is easily adapted to most screen porches. The base component attaches to existing 2" x 2" and 4" x 4" framing with wood screws or roof tacks. Pre-punched holes on 8" centers result in a quick and consistent attachment. Both base and cap components can be cut with hand held shears. Once the base is attached, the screen is rolled into place with the "Roller Knife" or a standard screen spline roller. The excess screen is cut and removed. The cap snaps into the base completing the installation.
Large Openings
The Screen Tight system easily accommodates openings of up to 40 square feet with a secure, tight grip, giving even large openings a no-sag appearance. No mitering is needed. And screen-stretching mistakes can be corrected in no time simply by removing the spline and reattaching the screen.All exposed materials for the Screen Tight system are manufactured from weather-proof, UV-resistant window grade vinyl. The base and cap components come in widths of 1.5" and 3.5" and are stocked in 8' lengths. The cap is made in longer lengths of 12' for 1.5" and 10' for 3.5". Pre-punched fastener slots are on 8" center. Caps are available in white, beige, gray and brown.
Porch Screening System 5 Year Warranty
Free of charge, with proof of purchase, during the first 5 years of ownership, Screen Tight will at its discretion replace any product determined to have a manufacturing defect. This warranty does not cover improper installation, misapplication of product, damages or any labor.
WHAT IS SCREEN TIGHT™?
Screen Tight™ is a patented porch screening system designed to eliminate the old cumbersome method of staples, nails, wooden lattice and paint. It provides the maintenance-free qualities of vinyl with the proven method of spline screening that adapts to wooden frame porches.
WHAT TYPE OF CUSTOMER WOULD USE SCREEN TIGHT™?
Screen Tight™ is designed for both the Do-it-yourselfers and professional installers. It can be used on both remodeling jobs and new construction.
WHAT TYPE OF SCREEN WORKS BEST WITH THE SCREEN TIGHT™ SYSTEM?
Fiberglass screen (including Sunscreen) works best in the Screen Tight™ system. Aluminum screen wire will work too.
WHAT SPLINE SIZE SHOULD BE USED IN THE SCREEN TIGHT SYSTEM?
Recommended spline sizes are:
Fiberglass Screen - .175 - Aluminum Screen .160 - Pet Screen - .150
WILL SCREEN TIGHT™ SURVIVE THE ELEMENTS?
Yes! Screen Tight™ is made of an outdoor grade vinyl similar to that used on vinyl clad windows.
IS THE SCREEN TIGHT™ SYSTEM EXPENSIVE?
No! When you add up all the cost associated with the old method (wooden molding, paint, staples, nails, and replacement costs) and compare it to the one-time cost of the Screen Tight™ system, it becomes obvious that Screen Tight™ is the better investment.
WHAT LENGTHS ARE SCREEN TIGHT CAPS AVAILABLE IN?
Screen Tight Base and Caps are 8' in Length
WHAT COLORS ARE SCREEN TIGHT CAPS AVAILABLE IN?
Screen Tight caps are available in White, Grey, Beige and Brown
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WHY IS SCREEN TIGHT EASIER TO INSTALL OR REPAIR?
Screen Tight uses the spline method of screening which every window manufacturer in the country uses. The screen is rolled into place with spline and a screen roller which is easier than staples and wood lattice.
DO YOU HAVE TO MITER THE BASE AND CAP?
No. Everything is straight cut. No miters.
WHAT TOOLS ARE NECESSARY?
A screen roller for rolling screen and spline, mallet for snapping the cap into place, a utility knife, standard snips or chop saw for cutting and a drill gun for attaching the base.
Screen Tight Installation Tips
Materials Needed1. Screen Spline | STEP 2: Roll screen into base. |
STEP 1: Attach base to wood. | STEP 3: Snap cap onto base. |