US 2021/0002956 A1 · SECURITY SCREEN MOUNTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR

Abstract

A mounting system and method for security screens for use with double-hung windows and other windows having an integral screen track is disclosed. The mounting system and method according to the present invention reduces materials cost for manufacture of security screens while improving aesthetics of the installation and allowing installation to be accomplished from the interior side of the window, and permits installation of security screens either at the construction site or during window manufacture, while preserving the window manufacturer's warranty. Exemplary embodiments both with and without a subframe are described.

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A method for mounting security screens to a window frame, wherein said window frame has frame members consisting of a header, a left jamb, a right jamb, and a sill;

said window frame having an interior side and an exterior portion;
and having in said exterior portion of each of at least the left and right jambs an integral screen track, the method comprising:
(a) selecting a plurality of mounting rails sized and configured to fit within the integral screen track of each of at least the left and right jambs of said window frame;
(b) inserting said plurality of mounting rails into said integral screen track of each of at least the left and right jambs of said window frame;
(c) providing a security screen having a width configured to fit between said plurality of mounting rails;
(d) attaching said security screen to said plurality of mounting rails by an attachment means.

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Security screen mounting system and method therefor

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