How to Attach Tension Springs to The Screen Frame?

Release time：2025-04-23    Click：65

　　The method for attaching a tension spring depends on its type:

　　1. Leaf Springs

　　Leaf springs prevent screen frames from becoming loose by fixing them to the window channel. These come in 2 forms:

　　Flat Leaf Springs: To attach flat leaf springs, you need to drill two 3/16" wide holes that are 3 5/16" apart.

　　Slide In Leaf Springs: If your window screen has external corners, you can use slide in leaf springs. They simply slide into the corners of 5/16" or 7/16" thick screen frames, requiring no need of drilling.

　　2. Hairpin or Wire Tension Springs

　　Hairpin springs are installed by making notches on the screen frame with a notching tool. These hardware pieces work best on metal frames.

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