Screened in porches

[CLASSICPW 14]

I usually turn down jobs w/ screened in porches because I've never taken the time to learn how to do them, but this year I've had a bunch of these estimates. Do you remove the screens or tape and plastic it up. Even if you tape it wouldn't the pressure blow out the screen or blow the tape off?

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Some screens are removeable, but most aren't. Prepare them for what can happen up front and do your masking when sealing. You're headed the right direction.

[CLASSICPW 14]

My main issue is keeping the screens in one piece while I wash it.

[John Orr 206]

I have never had a problem with screened-in porches. The keys are the right chems and low-pressure; (I usually use just a few hundred psi.) and always start the flow with the wand pointed away from the screens.

I usually use a 10.0 or 12.0 tip.

[CCPC 26]

John is write, Screens are no problem as long as you use low pressure. I use a tip with a 95% fan 95/10 and, as John stated, just make sure you point the wand away when first pressing the trigger. Also, It is a good idea before washing screens that you carfully check their state of condition. Somtimes when I screen is exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of the day the vinyl coating becomes dry and powdery and will come off very easily even with low pressure or even when you run your finger over it.