Type of window screen

[idqrocks]

Hello all!

I need to replace the screen on the windows in my 62 Airflyte. VTS has galvanized steel screen but they are out. I guess they are crimped around the edge.

Can I use Aluminum insect screen?

Thanks!

[cowcharge]

Anything that will bend into the edge grooves ought to work. Local hardware store ought to have something, mine carries the synthetic black stuff pretty cheap. They even let me borrow their little roller tool for pushing the screen and whatever you call that stuff that holds the screen in with.

[offspringin]

I used standard aluminum screening available at most any store that sells home repair stuff. Already owned the toolt hat pushes the rubber strip (its called Spline) into place.

[idqrocks]

There are some windows that take the spline, but I have 2 windows where there is no spline. Its the back window, and the little window that is kinda up by the rear bunk beds.

[dawgpound]

I checked out your blog and you have a sweet Shasta! I didn't see the inside of the windows in question.

If the screen for those windows has to be folded / crimped over the frame, then Yes, aluminum screen should work fine.

[vikx]

I use aluminum as well. It is SHARP and vicious. Wear gloves. Have also added spline to the Hehr windows to keep the screen in place.

[harrison429]

I used aluminum and cursed the whole time I was putting it in, ouch!

[65callie]

We used aluminum for the windows and screen door. Harder to work with but I like the look better for vintage trailers.