Arguably the best part of the entire SCREENEZE lineup is how easy our products are to install. It doesn’t matter if you’re using SCREENEZE, SNAPTRACK, the new sliding screen door, or anything else, simplicity is at the forefront of all of our products. This takes a lot of the hardships out of any install. With that said, if it’s your first or second time installing a SCREENEZE product, learning about a few of the most common mistakes can save you a lot of time later on. In this blog, we’ll identify what they are and how to avoid them.

Cutting Over a Textured Surface

When installing SCREENEZE, cutting over a textured surface makes it very difficult to clean up any shavings you may have. Doing this over brick or concrete can lead to added time on the installation, an unhappy homeowner, or both. Whenever possible, cut over a flat surface to make it much easier to remove shavings!

Not Accounting for Temperature

SCREENEZE and SNAPTRACK are both made with an aluminum base and vinyl cap. For this reason, temperature can cause both materials to expand and contract. As a general rule, if it is a very warm day (over 90°F), we recommend cutting a sixteenth of an inch longer, and if it is a very cold day (below 40°F), we recommend the reverse. However, these are just general rules of thumb and will vary depending on your location.

Not reading Through the Instructions

While no SCREENEZE project requires an excessive amount of tools, it’s still worth looking through the instructions before heading to the job site (all instructions can be found on our website under the resources section). This way, you can make sure to have everything you need before you get there.

Forgetting to Pre-Drill SCREENEZE

Although SNAPTRACK comes pre-drilled, SCREENEZE does not. While it’s certainly possible to drill on the jobsite, drilling beforehand is much quicker and can save you a lot of time. This is why we recommend pre-drilling whenever possible.

Starting at the Bottom of the Opening

When installing your screen fabric, make sure to start at the top of the opening. This way, you can let gravity help you the rest of the way down. You’ll add unnecessary hassle to the install if you start at the bottom and are trying to fight gravity all the way up.

Did you find these tips helpful? Do you have any more mistakes you think others should look out for? Let us know! Find us using any of the social media links down below or use support@screeneze to send us an email.