When the cool days of winter begin to melt into warm spring temperatures, you know that it’s finally time to throw open the windows and enjoy the fresh spring breeze. After months of being stored in damp basements or cluttered garages, your window screens may need a little attention before you put them to work once again. The experts Shepard’s Glass, Flathead Valley's local glazing contractor located in Kalispell, MT, knows everything there is to know about vinyl and wood windows and glass repairs. Here are their tips for fixing up your window screens come springtime.

• Clean Them: Regardless of where you kept them all winter, your screens will need to be cleaned off before you put them back in their places. This task usually only takes a few minutes, and will end up saving you time in the future. Use warm, soapy water and a rag to wipe away dirt, dust, and cobwebs. Rinse them off by spraying them lightly with the hose.
• Repair Them: 

  Once your screens are clean, you’ll be able to get a good look at them and determine their condition. Not all tears will be obvious, so gently push on them with the palm of your hand and check around the frames for tears. Holes that are smaller than three inches will most likely be able to be patched. You can purchase a ready-made screen repair kit and follow the directions to patch the tear.

• Replace Them: Any tear that is larger than three inches will seriously affect the efficiency of the screen, even with a patch. If the frame is still intact, you can choose to replace the mesh panel on your own. You can also purchase completely new screens at most home improvement stores.

The glazing contractors at Shepard’s Glass have been proudly serving Kalispell since 1959, and their experience makes them experts in all your glazing needs, from repairing storefront windows to upgrading entry doors. Give them a call at (406) 755-4540, or visit their website to learn more about glass repairs and all of their other services.