Protective Screen System and Method of Installation

Abstract

A protective screen system and method of installation for preventing bugs and insects from passing through a door or window opening, as well as preventing pets, such as dogs and cats from causing damage to a protective screen. The system and method include removing an existing screen from a door or window frame and inserting a protective screen member through a front face of the frame. The protective screen member is a rigid, transparent panel having a plurality of spaced apertures forming a grid pattern. The protective screen member is positioned through an opening of the frame and within a groove thereof such that an entire outer perimeter of the protective screen member is seated within the door or window frame. The protective screen member is secured to the frame via application of a fastener such as an adhesive or tape.

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