Ive installed yards and yards screen for aluminum channeling being I live in Florida. I’ve never user capri clips, but the best alternative I can recommend without making an additional purchase is to cut small 2 inch pieces of the spline use them to rough-in the screen in the same way hes using the clips. The biggest issue people seem to face, isn’t with rolling the screen, its with sizing the proper flat spline to the screen channeling. Not all channeling has the same size spline, and with changes in material of screen, you have to adjust for the additional bulk of material in that channel if your using metal screen, vs using fiberglass screen. If the flat spline is too large, good luck rolling that in no matter what tactic you try. Likewise, if the spline is too small, it wont hold up well like its designed. Just another way to install screen without needing any extra purchases.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Gwin thanks for the comment! I definitely appreciate you sharing the extra tips!

@robertfrank3560

Жыл бұрын

Yes It works for a rookie like me

@mariebee3146

Жыл бұрын

You said it. Trying to figure out the right size spline has been an absolute nightmare for me. I have 6 different spline sizes sitting on my counter and none seem like they are going to work. Meanwhile my screen enclosure is all loose because the first size I used was too small. Nightmare!

You’re a genius! I tried for about 30 minutes to re-screen a small section, unsuccessfully, and have screened hundreds of regular spline screens. After this video absolutely minimal effort and perfect job. Thanks.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Good thing you found the video ! Thanks for leaving a comment - I appreciate it !

6 years later and your video is still helping folks. I am about to replace the lower sections of my pool enclosure and have been dreading it. Your video seems to give me a little more courage, because the last time I tried to replace a screen was at least 15 - 20 years ago and it didn't go so well. I will order those clips, which are now branded as Lifestyle (as shown in your link), even though some reviewers say the material that the clips are made of is brittle and break easily. Thank you for your video. Here's to hoping my install goes well!

Dude! You're a life saver! You're correct. There's nothing like this on youtube. This will help me finish my new screened porch. Thanks again.

@jasoncook4354

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Get that screen done - thanks for the comment !

After watching your video I ordered the clips. They worked fantastically - thanks for the video

Wow, done in 10 minutes (or less) and without cussing and all by yourself- I LOVE it, thank you for teaching folks to not be afraid, you CAN tackle this and keep your head about you and not drive those around you crazy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

excellent tutorial. You blew away all the other videos

I was too impatient to wait for the clips to arrive, so I just used painter's tape to tape the top and did it in the order of top, left, right bottom and it turned out great. The key was knowing about the groove and following this technique for insertion, thank you! I was repairing two screen doors though, not as large of an opening.

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

jp17ucf hey whatever works right ! I’m glad this could help! Definitely appreciate the comment !

Brother are you kidding me. What a fantastic video. You make your time so useful when you have the right material and the right tools for the job. One thing more is that your terminology is absolutely perfect. Thank you

Can I say that, " YOU ARE THE MAN!!!" Thank You kind Sir!

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome thanks for commenting I appreciate it !

Mr Cook, I am a residential general contractor and I love to learn, my neighbor who is 81 got a quote for thousands of dollars to rescreen his outside porch so I took it on for him, your video taught me a new way and i was delighted,I got it done for less than a thousand and it gave me a new outlet for my business, I thank you very much and I hope this message finds you happy and healthy.....tim

Thank you so much!!! I have so much trouble holding the screen while placing in the spline. You are life savior.

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Jerry Landowski your welcome ! 😊

Thank you from all of us that have been doing the hard way for much too long!

Thank-you for doing this tutorial on installing flat spline. Due to some bad storms in the FL Panhandle January 9th, one of my big screen panels was ripped in half. As an active female, closing in on 70, I decided to tackle this project by myself. I had already ordered some other clips which are so much more difficult for me to squeeze shut. I wish I had watched your tutorial first. I found you when I was having a heck of a time installing that spline. What took me almost over an hour on one section of spline turned into only minutes for each section for the rest of my project. Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you! Your instructions saved my sanity, downplayed my excessive speaking to myself in French and helped me get a project completed most men wouldn't tackle. This is "the best tutorial on KZread to show you how to easily and effortlessly screen...using FLAT SPLINE!"

Great video, no dumb intro, straight to the point, and helpful tips. I have a screened in pool and I know someday I will need to replace some to the screen and your video shows me that it's not as intimidating as I originally thought it would be.

That was really cool Jason. I love the way all the experts come out of the wood work when people make a how to video. Thank you Jason.

This is one of those things in life that you don't have time to figure out until you need too, then there:s no help, but this author finally said enough! Thank you, I feel confident to do our sunroom now

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

May the sun shine down on you ! Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it!

Nice video, glad that I learned about those clips. You're right about the circus act. I've installed screens half dozen times before. I've also learned that the screen should be laid out in the sun first. As they will loosen up, if installed cold . Thanks for the heads up on those clips.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped you out - I hope the screen comes out good - thanks for the comment !

Thank you! I worked on my lanai screen two hours and was having a terrible time! Lots of curse words and screen wasn't holding. You are my new hero!

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you not all heroes wear capes ! Thanks for the feedback !

Awesome, thanks for the tips. I like how you used the spline tool to push in the screen before you pushed in the spline., That makes sense, and you're the first one to show that. Looks good btw.

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah they don’t want these secrets out lol ! Glad this helped you out ! Thanks for the comment

I watched your video yesterday, I did not have the clips which would have helped. I taped the screen in place and did as you instructed, so simple thanks again. !!!

@capeheartriz

3 жыл бұрын

yep,tape....or small piece of round spline for temporary hold

Outstanding video. My wife and I spent allot of time trying to do this today but gave up and now that we have your tips we plan to buy more supplies and try again tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

@jasoncook4354

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! don’t give up - I hope the new supplies help!

Outstanding real-life screen flat spline installation tutorial. All the the others either showed spline installation without screen, spline installation with screen on a horizontal work surface, or no demonstrated use of the clips. Tutorial successfully made a real bitch job a walk in the park. My wife and dogs are also grateful - my frustration and frequent f-bombing ended after viewing Jason Cook's tutorial.

Funny thing is that I did a few of my screens a couple years back without the clips....Just have to do it on a calm day. I just taped my screen at the top with some masking tape, rolled the screen into the slot, positioned the spline as you said (I figured it out myself) and rolled it in. Then I pulled it taught at the bottom and pretty much did the same thing. Then, lastly I did the sides. Perfect! BTW, it took me awhile to find the right spline. Like you said, I tried round spline and the screens blew out on a windy day. I finally found the right spline on amazon and WALA, I was in business.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

B Tomas thanks for the comment! the flat Spline does make a world of difference I’m glad you were able to make that adjustment!

Oh thank you! We have flat spline and we're doing this this weekend. I found these clips on Amazon for 22.00 with free prime shipping in ONE day. It will be here tomorrow!

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Holly Young Awesome! That should make life a lot easier this weekend 😉

Thank you so much for this video! I just landed a job for a friend replacing their screen on their patio and I’ve only had experience with smaller window screens! This helped a lot!

Thanks Jason, your instructions were the best ones explained on KZread. I have a porch like yours and had no idea how to proceed. Thanks again !!!

Best show and tell I have seen. Made a job that used to be so aggravating to do alone, so easy and quick.

Thanks for the close up shots and detailed explanation - very helpful!! I just watched a bunch of screen repair videos and yours is by far the best. Nice job!

The clips helped a lot. They were easier to move and saved time over using small pieces of spline. Thank you for a great video.

fantastic video brother. i redid a 5 panel screen door 30 years ago, but i'm starting a job on a lanai in a couple days. now i know i can show up without looking like a total fool.

Thanks for creating this video, it explained a lot of things I was missing. The clamps are really interesting and seeing you put the spline in really helped.

Just great. Do not know how to thank you. Learned so much in 10min. Just outstanding! Hope blessings keep coming your way. ALL THE WAY!

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You! I appreciate it I'm glad this could help!

Thank you, great video. You were the only one that showed the re-screening process in a real world situation. And you also sold me on the clips, I was hesitant but you definitely sold me on them.

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Bob Miller they should start sending over the commission lol 😂 - the clips are awesome glad that this could help !

Bro!! I was going crazy trying to get this done for my screen door! You saved my sanity and made it so easy! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks Jason! Exactly what I needed. Installing my screened in porch today!

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Wingfield awesome ! That’s what I like to hear - let us know how it goes?!

Great video!!

Thank you. I've been putting this off for way to long. So happy to see your clip trick.

What a terrific demo video. Thanks very much for taking the time to post and teach us novice DIYers. Just finishing the framing for our new screened (Screening part to come! LOL) in porch and getting to the installation of the screens. I was scratching my head on how to install them until I watched your video! A big thanks again for your help...

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ! That’s great that this helped you out ! I definitely appreciate the feedback !

Thanks, very informative. So happy to see those clips from Amazon.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome I'm glad this could help!

I just started with my screendoor, and have to do my whole room so I trying to get away with round spline. Didn't work too good. I heard the flat stuff was a pain, and I don't have anyone to help holding and whatever so that's how I found your video. I'm ordering that Screen Clip System today, don't care how much. You did a great job in this video. Circus performer. Hahahahaha. Also, I just adopted a doggo this week and I kept playing with him to avoid the frustration. Thanks boss.

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Your welcome , appreciate the comment, glad this was helpful. Congrats on the new dog !

@mikemccoy2597

4 жыл бұрын

Jim S 8

Interesting! I struggled with the flat spine for some time, in general just trying to get it started. The guys at HD recommended the round spline at the .140 size. Which immediately popped right out, so I moved to the .190 size, which worked until one of my kitties just pushed the screen right out with a paw, although it seemed tight enough for me. Then I tried the .220 round spine, which caused unmerciful problems, including getting it started, and the spline roller popping out and jabbing holes into the screen fabric. But it was very tight. Because a 50' roll of .190 spline only costs $8 and puts a decent dent in the fabric into the groove, I'm going to try that before putting out for the bucks on those clips. But you're right, this is the first video that properly explained the groove and how to insert the spline correctly, so I'll give the flat spline another try. +1! :D

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that - yeah the flat spline is tricky but it holds the screen the best ! I appreciate the comment !

@mariebee3146

Жыл бұрын

Any luck with the flat spline? Sounds like I'm having similar struggles as you did. Feeling pretty lost right now.

Thanks... just ordered the clips. Will be re-screening this week.

Yeah, hell yeah Dad! That’s all I’ve been waiting for!

Great ! Best instructions make sense Crystal clear- Thank You

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

LeQuang thank you , glad this could help!

I did one 6 foot by 6 foot screen install, it took over one hour to do it correctly, and it felt like 8 hours. Some pretty intense feelings of frustration, leading to the temptation to lash out, shouting with profanity. Because I had a tenant in the unit I kept quiet though. I had no screen clips to hold the screen in place temporarily. What a PITA. Thanks for your very helpful video! Next time I replace a screen I'm using screen clips.

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

I hear you on the frustration no one prepares you for that circus performance - but definitely the clips next time... that is the way! I appreciate the comment - thank you!

Yeah. My x 2 channel frame blew out from concrete and put the washer sized holes in the sides and bottom frames. It blew a ceiling fan several feet outside of the porch. Wish I had used round. You take the flat spline out by pulling on it and it comes out very fast and easy. Stretch it. I watched two guys put in a lanai screen system and they were professionals and used no clips and no roller. they stretched the flat and it fell in place when they rubbed a flat dowel along it. It looked like magic but they did this daily.

This is the best demo I've seen on replacing the screens. Thank You

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ! I appreciate the comment !

Best screening video I've seen. Thanks so much.

Best video for screening, good job and thank you.

Thanks. Will reference this video when I start replacing one of my screens this week.

Great video, “just the facts “. Good info, short and I’m on my way out to put my screen....

I was going to use tape but the clips look so much easier, and less messy. I'm ordering a set today. Thank You!

20 years doing handyman and still room for improvement. Salute 🫡✌🏻

Thanks for making it clear which side goes in….your video helped A LOT

Great info, I ordered my clips and will start a re-screen project soon, thanks for the great flat spline procedure.

These clips are the bomb!! Worth every penny!!! Not prime on Amazon, but worth the wait!!! (In Gold)

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Milano yesss definitely worth it ! Glad they helped !

Excellent explanation. I appreciate it and extremely helpful. Best on KZread. Thanks again, you made my day. Subscribed.

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

clark henderson thank you for the comment I’m glad this could help!

I'm doing my first screen install job tomorrow for a friend. Ive never done one before but after watching your video i believe i can get the job done. Thanks bro I'm sending you a virtual fist bump👊

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it brother - good luck with that - hoping that job went well for you!

Thank you SO MUCH! The clips were a sanity saver!

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome - and yeah they are ! Glad you found the video thanks for commenting !

WOW such a simple way to do a great job Your awesome to take the time to share it Thanks a Ton

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ! I appreciate the feedback !

Thank you so much Sir. I needed this info. My hands and body ache. I did about the same size porch and it took me about 2 hours to figure out how to take out and install the new spline. I lost my patience couldn't figure it out so went to home Depot and replaced 300' of new flat spline with .160 round spline. Got to work on porch and found it to be much more easy. In the end it looked awesome till the winds picked up and later half the porch went to shit. I just looked at it for a while in pain scratching my head like what the F@#$ happened. Started to look for answer's but to no avail till I found your informative video. Gotta go and get back the flat spline i previously had but this time thanks to you Sir I'm on a mission. You made that look so easy. I'll be kicking my ass later cause I'm to tired to do it now. Lol. Bless you and thank you.

Thanks so much! I couldn't have done it without your tips.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ! Happy that this helped ! Appreciate the comment !

After watching it took just 10 minutes to finish the job. Last time i tried this it took over an hour for just 1 lousy screen. Thank Youi!

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Angel Morales glad this could help 😁

Gotta try the clamps. Great job and clear explanation. Thanks!

great tutorial!

Thank you! I bought the clips. Makes the job much easier. Great video.

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does ! You’re welcome thanks for the comment !

Thank you!!! Have been struggling with flat spline on old gazebo...Now no problem!!!

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad this could help! Thanks for the comment !

Very nice video you made the process simple. I like the clips as well that made the job much easier. Thanks

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ! It’s good to know you were able to find this - thanks for commenting !

Thank you so much. I just attemped a panel without any of that knowledge and it was a clown show as mentioned. Now I've ordered the clips and know how the flat spline is used. Bravo!

You are the best screen installer EVER ❤️

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Diane Gelardi thank you 😊

That's awesome my friend, you made my day

Great Video Jason! Thanks to you I saved some time by purchasing the clips.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it and thanks for sharing !

I love you so much for helping me with this! Thank you!

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ! Thanks for the feedback !

Great video 📹 thank you, you explained it well! I resplined mine with your help👍👏 We did it!!!

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

People helping people ! It’s some powerful stuff ! Thanks for the comment I appreciate it !

I do these as part of my job. I've been looking for an easier way to do this and those clips are going to save me a lot of time. Thank you for the information.

@jasoncook4354

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ! Thanks for the comment !

Best how to video I’ve seen.

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

James Marron thank you 🙏

Thanks Jason. I learned a lot watching. Great video and a big help. Screen looked nice and tight. I have used, in the past, pieces of round spline to hold the screen in place. Regardless, as long as something holds it in place. Glad I am educated and do not have to do that work for a living like KB. I can afford to hire the KB's of the world to do my grunt work, but why miss all the fun. Thanks again.

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Joe Ferguson thank you ! I definitely appreciate the comment ! And definitely take advantage of the KB services if you can 😂

Love these clips, been using them for years now. This is the only way to put up a screen solo and to save from using to much screen. I maximize my screen by measuring out the exact size I need with an extra inch on each end. I'm here because I can never remember which way the spline goes. Thanks for the reminder @ 4:00. edit. So I checked the link and it shows I purchased these back in 2017 for $20+ship. Now they are $12+ship. These are worth it at either price.

I had a general idea, however, wanted to watch a few DIY's to be sure. You Sir, nailed it ! Can't thank you enough for your tutorial on screening and with FLAT SPLINE ! I was planning on using tape to hold screen, yeah, No, I will invest in the clips ! Many Thanks !

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment - definitely a good choice to go with the clips over the tape lol ! I'm happy this video could help !

I love your "circus act" comment on holding up the screen mesh. That is so true 😅

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Riaz Juman lol 😂 you ain’t kidding ! Thanks for the comment!

Holy crap!!?? What a revelation!! I too will save a butt load of money doing it myself. I’ve already replaced all (400 plus pieces) of the fasteners with stainless hardware. Much thanks for this, in human terminology too. 👍

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! Way better than shelling out all that money ! Appreciate the comment !

Awesome how-to! Thanks!!

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Strickle you’re welcome - appreciate the comment !

Thank you , best YT video on the actual technique of rescreening I've seen. In the past, I've used duct tape instead to hold the screen in place but those clips are definitely the way to go. I only wish you had to do the roof as I'm trying to figure out how to sequentially do mine from the inside out with just a ladder and no scaffolding. It will take some logical preplanning as to avoid "painting myself into a corner" so to speak...

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Fortunately for my father ( the star of this video) he won’t be doing any roofs anytime soon ! He said he’s getting to old to be doing roofs lol 😂

Bought the clips a couple weeks ago and they make this easy for 1 person.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah they do I’m glad this vide was helpful! Hope that screen is looking good! Thanks for the comment

Thanks for the tutorial!

Great information, thanks!

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Jeff Lemaster you’re welcome ! Appreciate the comment !

Those clips are awesome. Bought some and used them yesterday.

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

They really are ! Thanks for letting me know !

Thanks! Heretofore, all my efforts had been stymied!

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

HEZEKIAH your welcome 😉

An excellent video. Especially helpful is the information about the plastic screen clips that make it possible for one person to replace patio screens. In my case my screens are supported by channels that are only 3/4 inch thick. The clips are 1 inch, but they can easily be cut to 3/4 inch with a hacksaw. Because of the lip on the clips, they fit into the flat spine grove and hold better than metal clips and help tighten the screen. Another hint - use a spline roller with a larger roller - it makes the job easier and faster.

@jasoncook4354

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the extra tips ! All information helps out! And I appreciate the feedback ! Glad this helped you out !

@ThePINKCowgirl

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed! Thank you

Wow! Thank you SO much!

Great video 👍

Great job on the Video! Really, you did explain it well.

outstanding... appreciate you sharing the knowledge.

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment.

Love the dog !! 🐕🐕🐕

Great video. You could of also cut small pieces of the spline to tack in the top. Object is to get screen in perfectly straight on the top and the side. Once that's done you cant mess it up. Been professionally rolling screen for 8 years now. Great video thou

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Good tips - thanks for leaving a comment !

@michaelmaden8500

3 жыл бұрын

I just started do u walk the cage or do or do u use a scaffold?

@StayInTheWord

Жыл бұрын

Walk the cage but make sure your disability policy is paid up. 😂

Thank you for this video, just order those clips!

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Yessss! Appreciate the comment thank you!

You're fun, man. Thanks for a great tutorial!

@jasoncook4354

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks - appreciate the comment !

@shelleysavage4411

4 жыл бұрын

@@jasoncook4354 And it WORKED! It's the first big home DIY I've ever done, and it came out PERFECT! Couldn't have done it without you. :)

Fantastic. Thank you 🙏 for posting

@jasoncook4354

5 жыл бұрын

Hassan Bazzi you’re welcome ! Appreciate the feedback ! Hope the screening goes well!

@hassanbazzi3545

5 жыл бұрын

Jason Cook ,just to let you know that I have installed my 850 sq ft of screening and about 900 ft Of spline And didn’t have a scratch on me. It came fantastically good and all that due to your video on how to do it and some patience. Thank you 🙏 and believe me that you posting videos like you did will help a lot Of people. Thanks again. Ps. I have painted all the metal parts. It is like new.

awsome video,, getting ready to do some of that type spline and really wasn't to excited. done plenty of the round but when taking out the old screen and spline i was anticipating a tuff reinstall. now seems easy😎