From Porch to 3 Season Screened Porch in a DIY Day

Yes, the EZE-Breeze Sliding Window panels are so easy to install that you can DIY in a DAY.

Today, we are going to talk about the Outside Mount 4 Track window by PGT from Archer Lion. This type of unit is mounted to the exterior of your porch. Each unit has a full screen on the exterior side and has 4 sliding panels that move up and down from the interior. They stack over each other in 4 individual tracks, so when completely open, you have 75% clear opening for summer breezes. When closed, you and your porch furnishings are sheltered from wind and bad weather.

So what do you need to create your own 3 Season Room screened porch? Follow these easy steps and your new screen porch windows can be installed in a day.

1. Make a small diagram of your porch and label each opening starting with #1. This is important when you go to install.
2. Use the measuring guide found here. It is important to do 3 measurements of width and height since not all openings are square. Write your measurements on your diagram for each opening. You will use the smallest dimensions for each window when you order.
3. Call or e-mail us your dimensions starting with opening #1, then #2, etc. for your quote
4. Order the windows from Archer Lion - we take credit card payments and PayPal. 
5. Watch for your windows to arrive in about 3 weeks direct from facory
6. Unpack and match your windows to their openings. You will find the number on your packaging.
7. From the exterior, set window in place to make sure it fits, then follow the the easy caulking instructions found here. Make sure the screen is on the exterior.
8. Use round head, self-tapping screws to secure the nail fin to your posts in the order described in the instructions. You can get screws from the local hardware store. Caulk helps make the unit watertight but the screws anchor the window to the porch posts.
9. Go inside and remove the shipping bracket/plastic installation clip(s) found in the top of the window
10. Sit down and enjoy

The following assumptions are being made in these directions:

Your posts are wood but not treated. You have removed any existing screen. The exterior surfaces of all 4 sides where window will attach are flat, level, and plumb. There is not a railing. See other posts in this blog if any of these assumptions do not fit your application. More information is also available at archerlion.com or contact us at info@archerlion.com.