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#Create the sill plate perimeter. Install the wood around the perimeter of the porch, making sure the corners are square (you can use a framing square for this purpose). | #Create the sill plate perimeter. Install the wood around the perimeter of the porch, making sure the corners are square (you can use a framing square for this purpose). | ||
#* On a wooden porch, the plates can be nailed into position. With a concrete porch, using a drill and masonry screws or a masonry nail gun will be required. | #* On a wooden porch, the plates can be nailed into position. With a concrete porch, using a drill and masonry screws or a masonry nail gun will be required. | ||
| − | #Add an extra layer. To provide a nice base for the interior trim work, attach another layer of untreated wood on top of the sill plate.<ref>http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-screen-in-a-porch/index.html</ref> | + | #Add an extra layer. To provide a nice base for the interior trim work, attach another layer of untreated wood on top of the sill plate.<ref name="rf1">http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-screen-in-a-porch/index.html</ref> |
=== Adding the Screen Frames === | === Adding the Screen Frames === | ||
#Add the wall studs to the sill plate frame. The studs are heavier lengths of wood that attach to the porch walls, running vertically from the floor plates to the ceiling plates. As with the plates, nails can be used to affix the studs to a wooden structure, while a masonry nail gun or masonry screws are necessary to secure the studs to brick or other types of masonry walls. | #Add the wall studs to the sill plate frame. The studs are heavier lengths of wood that attach to the porch walls, running vertically from the floor plates to the ceiling plates. As with the plates, nails can be used to affix the studs to a wooden structure, while a masonry nail gun or masonry screws are necessary to secure the studs to brick or other types of masonry walls. | ||
| − | #Install the wall studs. Be sure to check the width of your screens. Most screens are three feet wide, so space your studs three feet apart, measuring from the center. <ref | + | #Install the wall studs. Be sure to check the width of your screens. Most screens are three feet wide, so space your studs three feet apart, measuring from the center. <ref name="rf1" /> |
#* Important: For door frames, use two wall studs on each side of the door. One for attaching the screen, and one for the door hinges. | #* Important: For door frames, use two wall studs on each side of the door. One for attaching the screen, and one for the door hinges. | ||
#Position and attach the balusters and rails within the screen frame. These are the horizontal pieces that help to provide stability to the overall frame. Use the measuring tape, chalk line, and level to make sure the rails and balusters are positioned properly before securing the pieces in place with the hammer and nails. | #Position and attach the balusters and rails within the screen frame. These are the horizontal pieces that help to provide stability to the overall frame. Use the measuring tape, chalk line, and level to make sure the rails and balusters are positioned properly before securing the pieces in place with the hammer and nails. | ||
