Double-hung windows
Full window screens
A full screen covers the upper and lower portions so either operable sash can be used with insect protection.
Raleigh-area window screens
Repair or replace the screen that fits the window.
Best Screens measures, repairs and replaces window screens for Raleigh-area homes, including full screens, half screens, horizontal-slider screens and interior casement screens.
Measured for the actual opening
Repair and replacement options
Serving Raleigh and nearby Triangle communities
Start with the window type
Screen coverage follows how the window opens.
A replacement screen must match the window style, opening, frame dimensions, retention method and operating direction. Best Screens identifies those details before recommending repair or replacement.
Photos of the full window, the existing screen and the damaged area help with the first review. Final fit depends on verified measurements.
Common configurations
Full, half, slider and interior-mounted screens.
Single-hung windows
Half window screens
A half screen typically covers the lower operable sash because the upper sash remains fixed.
Horizontal sliders
Screen on the opening side
The screen covers the operable side of a side-slider window and may be similar in overall size to a full window screen.
Out-swing casements
Interior-mounted screens
Casement windows swing outward, so their full screens normally mount on the room side of the opening.
Repair or replacement
Evaluate the mesh, frame, corners and hardware together.
Torn or loose mesh may be repairable when the frame remains straight and the correct spline channel and hardware are serviceable. Bent, broken, missing or badly deteriorated frames may require a new screen.
When fiberglass mesh appears to turn white, the vinyl coating is wearing away and exposing the fiberglass strands. That visible whitening is a sign of aging mesh.
Useful project photos
Show the window, frame and problem area.
Include a straight-on view of the complete window, a close view of the damaged mesh or frame, the attachment hardware and any existing label or identifying detail. Photograph both sides if the screen has unusual clips or tabs.
For multiple windows
Group similar windows and note how many screens are missing, damaged or being replaced. Final quantities and dimensions are confirmed before fabrication.
Mesh choices
Match the material to visibility, insects and durability.
Screen mesh choices can prioritize traditional insect protection, clearer outward views, tighter protection from smaller insects, added strength, pet resistance or solar control. Availability and suitability depend on the frame and opening.
A straightforward process
From initial photos to correctly fitted screens.
01
Share the project
Send the Raleigh-area project location, window count and helpful photos.
02
Identify the screen
Review the window type, existing frame, mounting details and repair condition.
03
Verify measurements
Confirm the dimensions and hardware needed for a dependable fit.
04
Repair or fabricate
Complete the approved mesh repair or build the selected replacement screen.
Raleigh window-screen questions
Helpful answers before requesting a quote.
Can you replace a screen when the original is missing?
Often, yes, but the window opening, frame profile, retention method and hardware must be identified and measured. Photos help determine the next step.
Does a double-hung window use a full screen?
Double-hung windows commonly use a full screen covering both sash areas because the upper and lower sashes can operate.
Why is my fiberglass screen turning white?
The vinyl coating can wear away with age and expose the fiberglass strands underneath. That whitening indicates deteriorating mesh.
Which Raleigh-area communities do you serve?
Best Screens serves Raleigh and multiple nearby Triangle communities. Send the project address or ZIP code so the current service range can be confirmed.
Start with the window details
Tell Best Screens which screens need attention.
Include the project location, window count and photos of the complete windows and damaged screens.