How to Measure Window Screens for Replacement | Brackendale Bug Screens

If you're thinking about replacing your window screens, accurate measurements are the difference between screens that fit perfectly and screens that rattle, gap, or jam. Here's a simple guide to measuring your windows for screen replacement. **Step 1: Measure the frame opening.** Measure the width and height of the screen frame opening (not the window frame, not the glass — the opening where the screen sits). Measure to the nearest 1/8 inch. Take measurements at multiple points — top, middle, and bottom for width; left, center, and right for height. Use the smallest measurement. **Step 2: Note the frame depth.** Measure how deep the screen channel is. This determines the frame profile needed. Standard residential screens use 5/16" or 7/16" frame stock. Older homes may have non-standard depths. **Step 3: Identify the screen type.** Is it a slider (push-up vertical or side-to-side horizontal)? A push-out wicket? A crank-out lip screen? Each type uses different frame profiles and hardware. If you're not sure, take a photo — we can identify it from the image. **Step 4: Check the hardware.** Note what hardware your current screen uses — spring clips, roller wheels, pull tabs, tension springs. If hardware is broken or missing, we can match and replace it during the screen build. **Step 5: Count your screens.** How many screens need replacement? More screens in a single visit means better per-screen pricing. Or skip the measuring entirely — we come to you and do it right the first time. Our technicians measure every opening precisely, identify the correct screen type, and build custom screens to your exact specifications. No guessing, no returns, no gaps. Call 778-266-1717 or book online to schedule your free measurement visit.