DIY bug screen

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A lap-jointed bug screen.​

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We have a rather large window in our bedroom and getting a bug screen for it was a bit expensive as it falls out the standard range. Time to bring out the table-saw and get to work!

Bug screen
Half-lap joints are ideal for this kind of application.

Bug screen
I stapled the cloth to the frame and then used trim to hide the staples.

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All nice and trimmed up with the air nailer.

Bug screen
It seems I measured correctly and it fits.

I ended up replacing the cloth as it was too tightly woven for air to come trough, kinda defeating the purpose.