Introduction
If you live in a condo and enjoy spending time outdoors, chances are you’ve thought about screening in your patio. But did you know that this is something anyone can do? It’s easier than it looks — all you need is some basic tools and the right materials. Here’s what you’ll need to do if you want to screen in your patio:
Screening In Your Patio Is A Great Way To Enjoy Your Condo.
Screening in the patio is a great way to enjoy your condo. It’s also a good way to increase the value of your home and add more space to it.
It’s important to remember that when you screen in your patio, you want it to look nice! The idea isn’t just about adding some kind of barrier between yourself and the outside world; it should be something that blends into the surroundings, giving people an impression of comfort and serenity when they walk past.
Here’s How to Do It.
The first thing you’ll need to do is measure your patio. Then, use those measurements to order your screening materials online, or buy them from a local hardware store. Once they’ve arrived, find someone who knows what they’re doing and has done it before (this could be a friend or family member who has experience with this kind of thing). They’ll help you install the screening material so that it looks seamless both inside and outside of your patio area!
The first step is to measure the area you want to enclose.
Before you begin, it’s important to measure the area you want to enclose. A good rule of thumb is to measure twice and cut once.
- Measure the height and width of your patio doors and windows.
- Measure the height and width of your patio itself (the area you’ll be screening in).
- Measure the height and width of any doorways that lead into your house or apartment from this patio space
Then, you’ll need to order your screening materials online, or buy them from a local hardware store.
To order your screening materials online, you can use an app like Amazon or Homedepot.com. To find a local hardware store that sells screening materials, go to Google Maps and search for “hardware store near me.” The first result should be a place called Hardware Solutions right next door to your apartment building!
If this is your first time doing this, it’s a good idea to find someone who knows what they’re doing, and has done it before. (You can find information on how to do this at www.screenpatioandporch.com)
If this is your first time doing this, it’s a good idea to find someone who knows what they’re doing, and has done it before. (You can find information on how to do this at www.screenpatioandporch.com)
Don’t get discouraged if you don’t know anyone personally who has done this before, since there are other ways of finding people for help.
First of all, ask around your friends and neighbors to see if anyone knows someone who has done it before or can recommend someone else that does screen in patios professionally in your area. The best thing about asking people like this is that they’ll probably already have some idea of what’s involved so they’ll be able to tell you how much time or money might be involved with their services. They may even offer to help out themselves! This would save you lots of time trying to research how much contractors charge for projects like these online which could take hours away from enjoying your new screened patio.”
Once you have the materials, the next step is to frame the doorways and windows with a frame of wood that’s the same width as your screen material. (You’ll need screen top and bottom bars for each door.)
The next step is to frame the doorways and windows with a frame of wood that’s the same width as your screen material. (You’ll need screen top and bottom bars for each door.) This can be done by measuring the area you want to enclose, determining the number of doors or windows you have, and ordering your screening materials online.
Once you have the materials, measure for new door openings or existing ones depending on what type of installation you’re doing. If you’re adding an enclosure over an existing patio space, there’s no need to frame it because it will already have walls in place. But if this is something new being added onto an existing structure, then framing will be necessary so that everything fits together nicely once it’s been installed properly over time.*
You’ll also need some screening spline, which is what holds the screen in place in its frame.
You’ll also need some screening spline, which is what holds the screen in place in its frame. Screening spline is a thin strip of plastic that has a texture on one side and allows it to stretch when necessary. The texture helps hold the screen together, while allowing it to be flexible enough to fit around corners or over obstacles. It’s like a rubber band: you can pull it right out of shape if you want to, but when left alone it will stay put until something stronger pulls on it (like another piece of screen). Screening spline comes in different sizes depending on how thick your frame material is—you’ll need one that matches up nicely with the thickness of your aluminum or vinyl tubing.
The next step is to start pulling the spline through the screen material and into the spline channel (a groove in the aluminum frame).
To begin, cut off a length of spline with sharp scissors, being careful not to let the spline unravel. Slide this piece into the channel of your screen frame until it catches on a small hook inside. Gently pull the rest of the material through while keeping an eye on where you’re going—the goal is to create an even line all around your patio.
Once you’ve reached that point, cut off any excess rubber material and use a pair of pliers or needle-nose pliers to crimp (fold over) one end so that it stays put in place.
You’ll need a special spline tool for this, but you might be able to borrow one from whoever built your patio cover (if someone else did it).
You’ll need a special spline tool for this, but you might be able to borrow one from whoever built your patio cover (if someone else did it).
If you don’t have a spline tool, or if the one you do have is not very good, then it might be worth taking the time to purchase and learn how to use one. If you’re not careful with it, then the screening could tear under its own weight over time.
There are two basic types of screening materials: woven mesh and knitted mesh. Woven mesh is more durable than knitted mesh but it can also be harder on your fingers when installing! I recommend using woven if possible because of its durability—and who wants sore fingers?
This is something anyone can do if they know how!
If you’re thinking of screening in your patio, this is something anyone can do if they know how! But it’s also a good idea to get some help from someone who knows what they are doing. There are many benefits to taking your time and installing the screens correctly, including:
- Airflow – Our screens have built-in ventilation that not only prevents insects from getting inside but also keeps them on the outside so they don’t bother you while you’re enjoying your space.
- Easy Access – Our aluminum frames are sturdy and lightweight, so even if you need access to inside areas like kitchen cabinets or storage closets, there’s no need for a large ladder (or even any ladders at all). The screen panels slide out easily when needed.
Are there any drawbacks? Well…maybe one small one: You may have heard that installing patio enclosures yourself can be very expensive! But at ScreenIt!, we don’t think that’s true anymore—and if money is an issue for you right now (either because of budget constraints or just not having enough), then please check out our website where we’ve got lots more information about how easy it can actually be!
Conclusion
Screening in your patio is a great way to add some privacy and enjoy your condo. But if you’re not sure how to do it, we’ve got some tips and tricks that can help! First of all, measure out the area where you want to screen in. Then order materials online or find someone who knows what they’re doing (this can be tricky!). Once you have those things together, assemble them with care so that everything fits together perfectly–this will make sure there are no gaps between materials when finished!