Choose the right path
Three window screen solutions
Start with the condition of the frame and the main problem you want the screen to solve.
Keep the existing frame
Window Screen Repair
When the frame is straight and still fits, replacing torn, loose or worn mesh can restore airflow and insect protection without building a complete new screen.
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Replace or add a screen
New Custom Window Screens
Choose this option when a screen is missing or its frame is bent, corroded or broken. Enter the finished measurements, select the materials and see the price online.
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Reduce sun and glare
Solar Screens
Solar 80 mesh is designed for windows affected by strong south- or west-facing sun, glare and daytime privacy concerns while continuing to provide insect protection.
Explore solar screensRepair or replace?
Let the frame make the first decision
A torn screen does not always need complete replacement. If the frame remains straight, the corners are secure and it sits correctly in the window, rescreening is often the practical choice. Repair keeps the correctly sized frame and replaces the part that has worn out.
A new custom screen is usually the better option when the frame is bent, corroded, cracked, missing or no longer fits the track. Each new screen is built to the finished dimensions you provide. If strong sun is the real problem, compare a solar screen instead of choosing heavier insect mesh without a clear reason.
What to expect
How each option works
Repair
TruShine reviews the existing frame, mesh and hardware, then recommends repair only when the frame is worth keeping.
Custom build
Measure the finished screen, choose the frame, mesh and hardware, then review the price before ordering online.
Solar screen
Start with the sun-facing windows, confirm HOA requirements and select the frame and mounting details for each opening.
Plan before ordering
Measurements, materials and hardware matter
Window screens that look similar can use different frame thicknesses, mounting hardware and finished sizes. Measure width first, then height, outside edge to outside edge, to the nearest 1/16 inch. Use an existing screen from the same window style as the reference whenever possible.
Standard charcoal mesh works for many Houston windows. Pet-resistant, No-See-Um, heavy-duty and solar meshes solve more specific problems and may reduce some airflow or visibility. Match springs, pins, tabs and clips by shape, quantity, edge and orientation—not by guesswork.
Screen planning library
Use the guide that answers your question
Helpful details
Houston window screen FAQ
Do you repair existing window screens?
Yes. If the frame is straight and still fits the opening, TruShine can often replace damaged mesh and address common screen hardware problems.
Can TruShine build a completely new window screen?
Yes. New custom window screens are built in Houston to your measurements, with choices for frame color, frame thickness, mesh and mounting hardware.
Do you make solar screens for Houston homes?
Yes. Solar 80 screens are available for windows where glare, strong sun or daytime privacy is the main concern. Call or text for 90% solar screen pricing.
How do I know whether to repair or replace a screen?
Repair is usually practical when the frame remains straight and fits correctly. Replace the complete screen when the frame is bent, corroded, broken or missing.
Built to your measurements
Ready to choose your screen solution?
Compare repair, custom-build and solar options, or call TruShine when you are unsure which path fits the window.