Window screens · Northern Virginia
Window Screen Repair & Rescreening
A torn, sagging or pet-damaged window screen almost always keeps its frame. We rescreen it: the old mesh and spline come out, new mesh goes in tight, and the screen goes back in your window looking new. It costs far less than a new screen.
- New mesh and spline
- Your existing frames
- Free, itemized estimate
What to look for
Signs your window screen needs rescreening
You don't need to wait for a big hole. Rescreen a window screen when you see:
Tears and holes.
Sagging or bowing mesh.
Brittle or faded mesh.
Pet damage.
Pulled or cracked spline.
Pushed-out corners.
A patch kit covers a pinhole. For a tear, sagging mesh or old brittle screen, a full rescreen is the fix that lasts.
Keep the frame
Rescreen or replace the whole screen?
Rescreen it when the frame is straight, the corners are tight and the screen still fits the window. That describes most screens we see.
Replace it when the frame is bent, kinked, cracked at a corner or missing. A bent frame won't sit flat in the window, and new mesh won't fix that. See new and custom window screens.
Not sure which you have? Send a photo, and we'll tell you. Read more in repair vs. replacement.
How it works
How we rescreen a window screen
Check the frame.
We look for bends, loose corners and a worn spline channel.Pull the old spline and mesh.
The old spline comes out of the channel and the torn or brittle mesh comes off.Lay in new mesh.
New screen cloth is cut oversize and laid square on the frame.Roll in new spline.
New spline, sized to your channel, is rolled in to lock the mesh in place. The mesh goes on tight with no bowing at the sides.Trim and clean up.
The extra mesh is trimmed flush and the screen is ready to go back in the window.
When a frame is too bent to rescreen, we measure for a replacement manufactured by our local partner, then check its fit at installation.
Our work
Window screen project photos
Plan your project
What rescreening costs
The price comes down to three things: how many screens you have, how big they are, and which mesh you choose. Screens with bent frames that need a new frame cost more than a rescreen.
Tell us the count, rough sizes and the mesh you want, and we'll give you a free, itemized estimate. Rescreening costs far less than buying new screens.
Your options
Screen mesh choices
- Charcoal or gray fiberglass: everyday insect screening for windows, doors and porches.
- Heavy-duty mesh and Super Screen: stronger screening where durability matters.
- Pet-resistant mesh: for doors and lower porch panels where pets make contact.
- BetterVue visibility mesh: for a clearer view through the screen.
We check that the selected mesh suits your existing frame. Read our screen options.
Your options
Screen drop-off at our Sterling shop
Screens can be dropped off for rescreening Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm, at 111 Carpenter Dr, Suite I, Sterling, VA 20164. Tell us which screens need attention and your preferred mesh. Call 703-471-4500 with questions about your job.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Can window screens be repaired?
Yes. When the frame is straight, we replace the mesh and spline and reuse the frame. That's a rescreen, and it's how most torn or sagging screens get fixed.
Can you fix a torn window screen?
Yes, by rescreening it. A patch covers a pinhole, but a tear keeps spreading, so the whole panel of mesh gets replaced. The screen looks new when it's done.
How much does it cost to rescreen a window?
The cost comes down to the number of screens, their size and the mesh you pick. Rescreening costs far less than a new screen.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a window screen?
Repairing is cheaper when the frame is good. You pay for mesh, spline and labor, not a new frame. A new screen makes sense only when the frame is bent, broken or missing.
Why is my window screen sagging?
The spline has shrunk or hardened, or the mesh has stretched. Once the mesh sags, it won't tighten back up. A rescreen with new spline pulls it tight again.
Can you rescreen a screen with a bent frame?
New mesh will not correct a bent frame. We measure for a new screen manufactured by our local partner and check the fit when it is installed.
Do you rescreen screens from all window brands?
Yes. Rescreening uses your existing frame, so the brand of window doesn't matter. We rescreen window screens of every make and size.
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American Screen & Glass window screen repair
American Screen & Glass has rescreened window screens throughout Northern Virginia since 1993. We serve all of Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Arlington County, Alexandria and parts of Prince William County.