After 5 or 6 years of hemming and hawing, we signed contracts last week to get 20 Okna DH's, 1 slider, 2 picture windows and 2 patio doors replaced. We live in a 1984 colonial with single pane wood windows.
We are going almond exterior and white interior. I was givrn the option of either full or half screens. Opted for the half so they could be easily removed though be cleaned. We live on a hill, removing and replacing from the outside would be quite a job.
Is there any benefit of full screens that I missed?
Thanks!
Full vs Half screens - Okna
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Re: Full vs Half screens - Okna
easy to remove is the half screen.
Full screen not easy to remove.
Full screen not easy to remove.
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TheWindowNerd is correct. However, if you go with the half-screen (which I prefer), sliding it up and down will typically scratch the tan paint on the exterior.
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Excellent point by Randy. In fact, Okna and other manufacturers will typically not offer a half screen with a painted exterior, and if it is ordered, they will not warranty that paint against scratching due to the screen... I like half screens in general, but I advise for full when an exterior color coating is on the build sheet.
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Thank for the advice! Full screens it is!
Guess there will be no more removing them from inside once a year to wash; a decent vacuuming will have to suffice.
Guess there will be no more removing them from inside once a year to wash; a decent vacuuming will have to suffice.
Re: Full vs Half screens - Okna
Full screen will also allow you to vent both Sashes at the same time, bottom and top sashes partially open.
If you run window AC's a full screen needs to be removed a half screen just slid up.
If you run window AC's a full screen needs to be removed a half screen just slid up.
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