Best Way To Build Custom Window Screens

C&H universe, I'm in desperate need of your help. My dilemma? The gorgeous windows in our loft are without screens. We can't open them wide enough to get a decent breeze for fear that our two adorable cats will escape and plunge three stories to the street (insert very sad face here).

My husband and I have discussed this conundrum at length, but still haven't come up with a solution that inspires complete confidence. I realize expanding screens can be purchased, but I'd like something more stable. Our boy cat frequently "hunts" the birds on the building across the street, and in case he decides to make a jump for it once the window is open, I'd prefer to have a stable, heavier screen that could catch him.

It's not necessary for us to open the windows their full height of 43 inches - 10 to 20 would do just fine. We'd be able to affix something to the outer window ledge, which is wood, in case that helps.

According to the above sketch (I'm a great artist, aren't I?!), the windows are 43 inches high by 56 inches wide. We have three of them in a row, and that's it for the loft.

Here's a view of a single window.

Any thoughts or suggestions, whether it's something we could buy or build? We're not scared of a little DIY, so if you think something homemade would suffice, please let me know. I'll be anxiously watching the comments -- I'd love to find a solution so we can enjoy the beautiful spring weather before the sweltering Kansas City summer arrives!

THANK YOU!

Katy Ryan | Comments () |

Herb Koguchi

A DIY solution might be a good bet if you want something that costs less. Indeed, it would be a shame to keep those windows closed.

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John Dozier

There are security window screens that can be custom made to fit your windows. This type of screen is so heavy duty that it will not only keep your cat in but will also keep would be burglars out! Of course this is only an option if cost is not a factor. They are very expensive.

kath orr

we used to back our screen with chicken wire/ we'd make a frame and divide the frame vertically with a bard in the middle. With the screen material and with chicken wire securely screwed to the frame, it would take cat determined to push through glass to push it out/

Katy Ryan

Thank you, Tabatha and Henry! All great ideas. Really appreciate your feedback!

Henry France

Gates would be kinda bulky. You don't have to worry about cats really pushing against the window screens like kids would so you could have custom screens installed. There are also window guard options that you might find at a Home Center.

TabathaM

baby gates that are mountable? not the cheap pressure mount ones, but the kind that come with brackets for wall mounting? probably also not very pretty, but at least durable & my brood hasn't broken one yet ... just kyle. you could always spraypaint them a fun color so they aren't ugly white or whatever.