Bsc Preferred PL14074 Aluminum Screen Frame 72 Inch

Product Description

The BSC PREFERRED PL14074 is a 72-inch aluminum screen frame extrusion designed for replacement screen installations in triple-track windows and aluminum screen doors. The frame profile measures 3/4 inch wide by 5/16 inch high and is fabricated from .020-gauge aluminum. It provides the structural border into which screen mesh and retainer spline are seated. This component is installed by glaziers, window service technicians, and experienced DIYers performing screen replacements on standard residential aluminum window and door systems. Screen retainer spline is not included and must be ordered separately.

This frame section is suited for residential applications where existing triple-track window frames or aluminum screen door frames require new screen inserts. The 72-inch length accommodates a range of standard door and large window openings and can be cut to length on site. When selecting retainer spline to pair with this frame, the recommended spline diameter is .165 inch (11/64 inch) for aluminum screen mesh or .185 inch (3/16 inch) for fiberglass screen mesh. Verify the spline diameter against the mesh type before ordering.

Key Features

• Profile dimensions: 3/4 inch wide by 5/16 inch high
• 72-inch length suits standard door heights and large window openings
• .020-gauge aluminum construction for lightweight, corrosion-resistant framing
• Compatible with aluminum screen mesh using .165-inch (11/64-inch) diameter spline
• Compatible with fiberglass screen mesh using .185-inch (3/16-inch) diameter spline
• Retainer spline not included - must be ordered separately

Compatibility

Designed for replacement screen installations in triple-track windows and aluminum screen door frames. Recommended for use with .165-inch diameter retainer spline for aluminum screen mesh or .185-inch diameter spline for fiberglass screen mesh.

Installation Notes

Screen frame installation is typically performed by window service technicians or skilled DIYers using a spline roller, utility knife, and miter or hacksaw for cutting the frame to length. Power down or disengage any motorized window or door hardware before removing the existing frame. Seat the screen mesh over the frame, press the retainer spline into the channel with a spline roller, and trim excess mesh flush with the frame edge. Do not overtension the mesh, as this can bow the frame and cause poor seating.