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small metallic fasteners. The parts of the fasteners attached to 

 the screen frame fit into the parts on the window batten. A 

 hook at the bottom of the screen frame, connecting with a ring in 

 the window ledge, draws the frame of the screen tightly against 

 the window battens on the sides and top and the ledge on the 



bottom. 



When there is no suitable batten or when the window frame is 

 in bad shape, as is frequently the case in negro cottages, it prob- 

 ably is best to tack the screen material over the whole window. 



Fig. 142. — Screened porch at cantonment. The screening, which runs up 

 and down, is supported by 2 by 4 timbers. The edges of the screening are 

 covered with molding strips. 



Molding strips then should be nailed over the tack heads around 

 the window opening. 



Iron brackets should be used to strengthen the corners of 

 window screens as well as of door screens. 



SCREENING OF PORCHES 



This may be done in any way that will result in an effective 

 job. The screening may be put on either horizontally or ver- 

 tically. In either case, the framing for the screen should be 

 firm and substantial, the various supports being placed at such 

 intervals that there will be plenty of lap for tacking on the wire. 

 After the screening is firmly in place, the edges should all be 

 covered with molding. 



One point that should not be overlooked in porch screening is 

 the importance of not leaving any open spaces where screening 



