Expandable Window Screen Medium 2 Pack | Adjustable window screen | replacement window screen

It is a mesh panel in a frame that slides wider or narrower to match your window opening. You fit it into an open double-hung window, expand it to the width, then close the sash down on top to hold it in place. It means one screen covers a range of window sizes rather than a single fixed measurement.

In its standard horizontal position the screen is 15 inches high and expands from 21 inches to 40 inches wide. There is also a vertical arrangement at 21 inches high by 15 to 29 inches wide. Measure your window opening before ordering so you know which of those ranges you fall into.

This listing is a 2 pack, so you receive two screens. People often use one in a bedroom and one in a kitchen or bathroom. Having a second also means you can shift a screen between rooms without taking one down and carrying it around.

It is designed for double-hung windows, the type where a lower sash slides up and the screen is then trapped by sliding the sash back down. It can also work on similar vertical sliding sashes with a flat sill. It is not made for casement windows that swing outward on a hinge.

No. Installation is simply open the window, insert the screen, expand it until it meets both sides of the opening, and close the window down onto the top edge. No screws go into your window frame, which is part of why this is one of the best no tools window screen options for renters.

Usually under a minute per window once you have done it once. The first fit takes a little longer because you are judging how far to expand the panels. After that it is mostly a matter of dropping it in and sliding it out.

The frame is high strength aluminum. Aluminum keeps the panel light enough to handle with one hand while staying rigid when the screen is stretched toward its maximum width. It also does not rust the way bare steel would in a damp window reveal.

The mesh is fiberglass woven at 18 x 16 apertures per square inch. That is the common density used for household insect screening. Fiberglass flexes rather than denting, so a knock from a cat or a curtain rod tends not to leave a permanent mark.

An 18 x 16 mesh is the standard density used to keep out flies and mosquitoes, so yes for ordinary mosquitoes. Very small biting midges can be finer than standard mesh, so in regions with heavy midge activity you may want a finer specialist mesh. For most homes this is the best insect screen for open windows in terms of airflow against bug protection.

Yes. Use the supplied tool to remove the set screws, slide the two panels apart, reinsert the guide pieces into the opposite frame channel, then close the panels and refit the set screws. It is a few minutes of work and needs no extra parts.

Insect mesh takes a little light and a little view, the same as any window screen. In practice most people stop noticing after a day or two. Keeping the mesh clean makes a visible difference, since dust on the weave dulls it more than the weave itself does.

Yes. The open weave is designed to let air pass while stopping insects. You will feel slightly less draught than with a bare open window, which is the trade-off with any mesh. For bedroom ventilation overnight it works well.

No, and no insect screen should be treated as a security device. The mesh and frame are there to stop bugs, not people. Treat a window with a screen in it exactly as you would treat an open window for security purposes.

Yes, and that is one of the strongest reasons to pick this type. Nothing is drilled, screwed or glued to the building, so there is nothing to repair when you leave. It is widely considered the best temporary window screen for renters for that reason.

If the window is a double-hung or vertical sliding type within the size range, it should fit. Caravans and cabins often have smaller or oddly shaped windows, so measure the opening carefully first. A screen that is too wide at its minimum setting will not sit in the reveal.

A single medium screen will not span it. You can sometimes sit two screens side by side if the sill is deep and flat enough, though you will get a seam in the middle. Otherwise look at a larger size or a fixed screen for that window.

Try the vertical arrangement, which starts at 15 inches wide. If the opening is narrower than that, this medium size will not compress far enough. In that case a smaller size or a cut-to-fit screen is the better route.

It is held by the closed sash pressing down on the top of the frame, plus the friction of the expanded panels against the sides. On a window with a reasonably flat, clean sill that is enough for everyday use. Very loose or warped sashes can reduce the grip.

It is an insect screen, not a pet barrier, and a determined cat can push mesh out of a window. Some owners use it as a mild deterrent while supervising, but do not rely on it. If containment matters, fit a proper fixed pet-resistant screen instead.

Brush it gently with a soft brush, or wipe it with a damp cloth and a little mild soapy water, then let it dry fully. Avoid stiff brushes, scouring pads and solvents. A light clean two or three times a season keeps airflow and visibility good.

A gentle rinse outdoors is fine once the screen is out of the window and laid on a flat surface. Do not use a pressure washer, which can stretch or tear fiberglass mesh. Let it dry completely before you put it back.

Take it out, give it a quick clean, dry it, and store it flat or standing upright somewhere dry. Avoid stacking heavy things on top, since that can bow the frame over several months. A wardrobe floor, a garage shelf or behind a cupboard all work.

We would not recommend it. Paint tends to build up in the sliding channels and can stop the panels moving freely, and overspray on the mesh blocks airflow. If appearance matters in a particular room, pick a window where the frame is less visible.

There is nothing abrasive or adhesive involved, and no fixings go into the timber or uPVC. Keeping grit off the sill before you fit it is sensible, since trapped grit under any object can scuff a painted surface. Otherwise it leaves no trace.

Many sash locks will not engage while a screen is in place, because the sash is held slightly open by the screen frame. That is normal for this style of screen. Factor it into which windows you choose to screen, especially on ground floors.

The screens arrive assembled in their standard horizontal arrangement. The only assembly task is the optional changeover to the vertical arrangement, which uses the included tool. For most people it is ready to use straight away.

It can serve that purpose on a double-hung window, since it fills the same job of keeping insects out. It is not, however, a drop-in replacement panel for a specific manufacturer's screen frame. Think of it as the best replacement window screen approach when you want something adjustable rather than custom cut.

It is a practical gift for someone who has just moved, owns a caravan, or complains every summer about mosquitoes. Because it needs no tools, the recipient does not need to be handy. A 2 pack also feels more generous than a single item.

Orders are shipped to the address you give at checkout, and you will get tracking details when the parcel leaves. Delivery timing varies by country and region. Check the shipping information at checkout for the estimate that applies to your address.

If the screen does not suit your opening, contact us and we will walk you through the return process. Keep the packaging where you can and send it back in resalable condition. Measuring your window opening at its narrowest point before ordering is the simplest way to avoid the problem in the first place.