Fall Is the Right Time to Check Your Screens
Window and door screens work hard all summer. They keep bugs out while letting fresh air in, and they take a beating from kids, pets, wind, and everyday use. By October, many Boise homes have at least one screen with a tear, a hole, or a frame that no longer fits quite right. Fall is a good time to take care of those repairs. Your windows are mostly closed, you are not relying on the screens every day, and getting them fixed now means they are ready for the first warm day of spring.
Common Screen Problems
Some screen damage is obvious. Other issues are easy to miss until you actually need the screen. These are the signs we see most often:
- Holes or tears from pets, kids, branches, or hail
- Mesh that has pulled loose or sags in the frame
- Bent frames that no longer sit snugly in the window
- Screen doors that stick, drag, or will not latch
- Missing screens, or replacement screens that never fit right
Even a small hole lets insects in, and loose or bent screens can rattle in the wind or fall out entirely. A bent frame is a good reason to have the screen looked at by a professional.
Boise weather plays a part, too. Summer heat can make older mesh brittle, and strong spring and fall winds can pull loose screens out of their tracks. Screens on the sunniest sides of the house often wear out first. A quick walk around the outside of your home now can show you which screens need attention.
Why DIY Fixes Often Fall Short
Patch kits and do-it-yourself fixes can seem simple, but they do not always hold up. Patches tend to look uneven and can work loose over time. Trying to force a bent screen back into place can damage the window or door frame, turning a small project into a bigger repair than you started with. Screen doors are a common example. A door that drags or will not latch is often out of alignment, and forcing it can make the problem worse. Having it looked at early can save both the door and the frame.
Dean’s Window Cleaning repairs holes, tears, and other damage in window screens and screen doors using high-quality materials. We also make and install custom screens, including screens for unusual window sizes and replacements for older frames. If a window has been missing its screen for years, we can help with that, too.
How Screen Repair Works
The process is straightforward. You contact us to schedule a repair, installation, or inspection. A technician looks at the screen, figures out what is wrong, and then repairs or replaces it. Many homeowners pair screen repair with a fall window cleaning. Since we hand wash screens as part of our window cleaning service, it is an easy time to check each one and take care of anything that needs work.
Clean, well-fitting screens also help your home look finished from the street. A torn or sagging screen stands out, even on an otherwise well-kept house, and fixing it is one of the simpler ways to tidy up your curb appeal.
Get Your Screens Ready for Next Season
Do not wait until the first warm day to find out your screens need work. Contact Dean’s Window Cleaning to schedule screen repair or ask about custom screens. As a locally owned Boise business, we are happy to look at your screens and recommend the right fix for your home. Let us know how many screens need work when you reach out, and we will plan the visit around it.
