Pool Screen Replacement

はじめに

This guide will teach you how to repair your pool screen. There are no hazardous requirements; just make sure you have the proper materials. This will help the fix go smoothly. Professionals charge a lot to repair pool screens, but it is easy to fix it yourself for half the cost.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Damaged screen area

Pool Screen Replacement, Damaged screen area: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Locate the damaged area on your screen. Use this area to remove the rest of the screen. Using an area that is already damaged makes it easier to remove the old screen.

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手順2 Removing the screen and thread

Pool Screen Replacement, Removing the screen and thread: 手順 2、 2の画像 1

Pool Screen Replacement, Removing the screen and thread: 手順 2、 2の画像 2

Use needle nose pliers to pull the rubber screen thread from the pool cage crease.
To help remove the damaged screen, pull down on the screen while you are removing the thread of the old screen.

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手順3 Checking for leftover thread

Pool Screen Replacement, Checking for leftover thread: 手順 3、 1の画像 1

Examine your work. It should match the image as shown.
There should be no thread left in the crease of the pool cage. Remove any remaining screen thread with the needle nose pliers.

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手順4 Measuring the screen

Pool Screen Replacement, Measuring the screen: 手順 4、 1の画像 1

Measure the area of the pool cage that needs to be replaced with a new roll of screen. Cut out the needed amount of screen from the new roll.
Do not cut the excess screen on the sides of the pool cage; it will be done in a later step.

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手順5 Placing the thread and screen

Pool Screen Replacement, Placing the thread and screen: 手順 5、 2の画像 1

Pool Screen Replacement, Placing the thread and screen: 手順 5、 2の画像 2

Pull the new screen thread from corner to corner, along the crease of the pool cage. Cut any excess thread from the corners.
Use a screen roller to press the thread and the screen underneath against the pool cage crease to secure them. It helps to pull the thread and screen tight while rolling over it.
The roller pictured is available at any home improvement store. It will be located next to the pool screens and thread.

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手順6 Removing extra screen

Pool Screen Replacement, Removing extra screen: 手順 6、 1の画像 1

Cut the excess screen from the top, bottom, and sides of the pool cage.
Be careful when using the box cutter. Always cut away from your body in order to avoid injury.

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手順7 Finishing up

Pool Screen Replacement, Finishing up: 手順 7、 2の画像 1

Pool Screen Replacement, Finishing up: 手順 7、 2の画像 2

Check the pool cage for any problems with the newly attached screen. The new thread should be pressed firmly into the pool cage, and the screen should be pulled tight so there are no wrinkles.

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