Custom window screens · Northern Virginia
New & Custom Window Screens
When a window screen is missing, bent or broken at the corners, a new frame and mesh can restore its fit. Our local manufacturing partner makes new screens to the measurements we provide. We measure the openings, confirm the frame and mesh, then fit the finished screens.
- Missing screens
- Bent or kinked frames
- Broken corners
What to look for
When you need a new window screen
A new screen is the fix when the frame, not the mesh, is the problem:
Missing screens.
Bent or kinked frames.
Broken corners.
Screens that never fit.
If the frame is straight and only the mesh is torn or sagging, you don't need a new screen. We'll rescreen it instead, and it costs less.
Screen types
Full screens, half screens and slider screens
Half screens cover the operating portion of the window.
Full screens cover both sashes where the window design accepts them. If a crossbar is needed, its position must align with the window.
Sliding window screens cover the operating side and fit its screen track.
We can also assess suitable casement, wood-window and odd-shaped screens for custom manufacture by our local partner.
The right fit
Measuring for a new screen
Window screens bow in the middle, so a screen is measured near the corners, not across the center. Size is taken to the outside edge of the frame. On a full screen with a crossbar, the crossbar height is measured too, so it lines up with the meeting rail of the window.
Similar-looking windows do not always take the same screen. Each opening and existing screen should be checked. When a screen is missing, our technicians measure the opening and how its screen attaches.
Our technicians can measure for you and confirm the finished screen's fit at installation.
Our work
Window screens and frames
Plan your project
What new screens cost
The price comes down to how many screens you need, their size, the mesh and the frame hardware. You get a free, itemized estimate.
Your options
Frame colors and mesh choices
Frame colors are white, tan, bronze and black. We confirm the appropriate frame profile and attachment for each opening.
- Charcoal or gray fiberglass: everyday insect screening for windows, doors and porches.
- Heavy-duty mesh and Super Screen: stronger screening where durability matters.
- Pet-resistant mesh: for doors and lower porch panels where pets make contact.
- BetterVue visibility mesh: for a clearer view through the screen.
Compare the choices in our screen options.
Your options
Custom screens made locally
Our local manufacturing partner makes new screens to the measurements we provide. We measure the openings, confirm the frame and mesh, then fit the finished screens. We arrange suitable casement, wood-window and odd-shaped screens after assessing the opening.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How much do custom window screens cost?
The cost comes down to the number of screens, their size, the mesh and the hardware. We give you a free, itemized estimate before anything is built.
What is a half window screen?
A half screen covers the operating portion of a window. A full screen covers both sashes where the window design accepts it. We check the opening before choosing the screen layout.
How do I measure for custom window screens?
Measure to the outside edge of the frame, near the corners, because screens bow in the middle. On a full screen, also measure to the center of the crossbar. We'll measure for you if you'd rather not.
Do you replace window screens from inside or outside?
Most screens go in and come out from inside the house. Half screens use springs or tabs that you squeeze to release. Some full screens on older windows hang from the outside.
Should I rescreen or buy new window screens?
Rescreen when the frame is straight and the corners are tight. Buy new when the frame is bent, broken or missing. Rescreening costs less, so we'll tell you when that's the right fix.
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New window screens from American Screen & Glass
We serve all of Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Alexandria and parts of Prince William County.