1. If this is to be a screen replacement, begin by removing the old lattice strips and screening. Then hammer the staples and finish nails flush with the surface.
2. Cut the tracks to length with pruning shears. Precision isn't critical and there is no need to miter the corners.
3. Screw or nail the channels over the porch's wood framing. Clean or repaint the surfaces beforehand if needed.
4. Start at the top. Hold the screen and the spline taut in one hand and roll the spline into the track with the other.
5. After installing the spline in the two sides, continue with the mid rail.
6. Trim the excess screen using a utility knife or Screen Tight's highly efficient multi-purpose roller knife.
7. Tap the trim cap into place using a rubber mallet. Start at one end and work toward the other. Avoid sliding the cap.
8. Cut the trim caps in place with pruning shears. The butt joint should align with those of the underlying framing members.

Screen-Tight's^TM unique system is easily adapted to most screen porches. The base component attaches to wood framing with 1" wood or sheet rock screws. Make sure to put a screw in each slot. Fastener should be snug, but not so tight that the base strip bends. Put a screw no less than 2" from the end of each base component. The excess screen is cut and removed, allowing cap to snap into base. This completes the installation.

Screened Porch Installation - Specifications

Fiberglass screen is recommended with the Screen-Tight™ porch screening system. Screen-Tight's™ base components are to be attached to vertical and horizontal framing. Widths of 1.5" and 3.5" are to be used on 2"x4" and 4"x4" frames, respectively. 0.175" spline should be used with fiberglass screen. Installation should be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation manual.