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can i buy and replace the plastic pulls on screen and strom windows?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Some hardware stores, and building supply stores will carry replacement parts. They may not be identical to what you currently have - for example, pulls for screens can be tabs, or D-rings. Either type fits into the frame the same way.

    You can often order replacement parts from the window manufacturer too. Most of them have websites where you can select the type of window you have, and then pick which parts you need.

    By the way, some stores carry window screen kits, which will consist of the screen frame, the pulls, screen material, and corner connectors. You can cut the frame parts with a hacksaw to length, so you can make a custom fitted screen. I've use these myself on several occasions.

    Good Luck

  • 1 decade ago

    The plastic pull on my window screen broke the 1st time that I went to remove it. Instead of replacing it with thew same junk I drilled a small pilot hole in the edge of the metal window frame and wrapped a 2 inch household copper wire around the small screw that I inserted into the hole. Now when I go to take out my window screen there is never a disappointment. I just use the wire for a pull.

    Source(s): lifes exp.
  • 1 decade ago

    Yes you can just ordered them on-line if you can't find them localy. But if you only need a few shipping cost may not be worth it. But check it out.

    I ordered screen and the spline on line. Depending upon your needs you might save a bunch of money. I found the spline cheaper at one site but the screening cheaper at another. But when you take the additional cost of shipping when not combining orders, one site ordering proved to be most cost effective for me.

    FYI - I ordered 100' of screening and 500' of spline plus the shipping cost $12.00 cheaper that 100' of screening was at Home Depot without including any shipping costs.

  • 1 decade ago

    I would try ace hardware,They are much more knowledgable than the idiots they have working in home depot or menards.And you will actually find it there instead of walking a million miles just to get frusterated.

    Source(s): www.acehardware.com
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes.

    Try a local hardware store, HD or LOWE's.

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