# Window Screens

- Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/window-screens/
- Published: 2021-03-05T16:16:51-05:00
- Author: Ken Roginski

Historically if one had wood storm windows they also had wood window screens. Wood
screen windows are just like [wood storm windows ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wood-storm-windows/)
except there would be screens instead of glass.

In my opinion this is an unnecessary luxury that takes up valuable storage space
and detracts from curb appeal by hiding your windows.

**Adjustable Window Screens **are my recommendation.

Here is [The Adjustable Window Screen Company patent of 1866. ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/window-screen-patent-1874.pdf)

Horizontal sliding screen frames are adjusted to fit perfectly to any width window.

I have a variety of sizes on hand – some that are larger and smaller in height depending
on how much outside air you want.

Adjustable louvers are also available for attic ventilation.

Remember to paint the frames to match your window sash color.

Here is a link to [adjustable window screens ](http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Window-Screen-24-26/dp/B00133F8VY/ref=sr_1_8?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1331906614&sr=1-8/kenroginskihisto).

They are historically correct, easy to use and store, and are very inexpensive. 
They can be purchased at real hardware stores or [online here ](http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Window-Screen-24-26/dp/B00133F8VY/ref=sr_1_8?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1331906614&sr=1-8/kenroginskihisto).

[⌊adjustable window screen⌉⌊adjustable window screen⌉[

Adjustable window screen ad from 1911

[⌊adjustable screen window⌉⌊adjustable screen window⌉[

Adjustable screen window. Sears Roebuck catalog 1897.

 While I do use adjustable screen windows with the wood painted Benjamin Moore Essex
Green, I really prefer another option.

Another historically correct option which I use mostly are lace curtains.  They 
provide the same purpose as screens. Bugs cannot enter.

Whatever you choose as a screen, **do NOT get a full window screen**. You will be
hiding the beauty of your window!

[⌊full window screen⌉⌊full window screen⌉[

Window with and without full window screen.

In the above image the window on the left is bare and the window on the right has
a full window screen. Notice how the screen changes the appearance of the window.

Look at this guy to the right. If you wouldn’t want to walk around wearing a screen
over your face, how do you think your window feels?

If you really need screens, I recommend using only half screens or the adjustable
screens discussed.

[⌊window screens hide details of a window⌉⌊window screens hide details of a window⌉[

## My Advise Based on My Experience.

 

 

The sliding screens above are great.

I would hide them behind furniture when not in use.

Then I though, why bother?

I have lace curtains.

**They allow the breeze to enter and keep the bugs out.**

So this is what I have been using and it works great.

[⌊lace curtain panel⌉⌊lace curtain panel⌉[

Lace curtain stops bugs from entering.

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[Read about Exterior Storm Windows ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wood-storm-windows/).
They are not like those you remember.

 

[Read about Interior Storm Windows here ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/interior-storm-windows/).
An option to show off your beautiful windows.

![old windows design](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/windowicon.
jpg)

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