This one came from the Sherwood area in Calgary's northwest, and it's one of the most common calls there is: the family dog went through the patio screen. The mesh was older too, so it didn't take much. The homeowner gave the re-screen a try first — a completely reasonable instinct — and then handed it over, which happens a lot with this job. It looks simple, and it's genuinely a pain.
Why re-screening is harder than it looks
A clean re-screen means stripping the old spline and mesh, checking the frame for square, then rolling new mesh in evenly so it sits drum-tight without bowing the frame. Get the tension wrong and the screen sags or the frame pulls inward — which is usually where the do-it-yourself attempt runs into trouble. With the right spline size and a steady roll, the whole job takes about an hour.
A screen that stands up to the dog
Since the original screen had already lost one round to the dog, this door got a heavier, more pet-friendly mesh — tougher weave, better suited to paws and noses than standard screening. Same clean look, considerably more forgiving.
Screen and patio door repair in Calgary
Re-screens, rollers, tracks and alignment — patio and screen door repairs are quick visits that make a door pleasant to live with again. If yours has seen better days, request a free estimate and we'll get it sorted.
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