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The hood screen solves the problem oj 
screening pivoted windows in transoms 
and cellars 
Ostracize the Fly 
(Continued from page 72) 
All the hardware must be of non- which not only the screen can disappear 
rusting metal. No doubt, as soon as but the window itself, and be out of 
rustless steel is on the market in 
large quantities, screen men will be 
using it instead of galvanizing, paint¬ 
ing, etc., and using it and bronze and 
monel metals for hardware. 
Some Details 
The corners in the metal (and in the 
wood frame as well) have to be of ex¬ 
quisite workmanship. The best types 
have no screws or rivets or plates or 
projections of any sort, yet are of a 
perfect interlocking or welded construc¬ 
tion and hold the screen cloth at every 
point with infallible tenacity. 
There is no aperture so shaped that 
it cannot be framed in screens by the 
ablest screen makers. In the case of 
the metal screen the bent work is really 
a work of art, in that they are not 
puckered or pinched, but are sans 
humps, sans bumps, sans everything but 
beauty, rigidity and conformity to con¬ 
ditions. 
Every screen manufacturer has his 
own scheme for fastening the screen 
cloth firmly in both metal and wood 
frames. The idea is that the cloth must 
not sag in the frame, on the largest 
openings in doors or windows, porches, 
etc., that when either whacked by the 
children or inadvertently struck by 
adults, the cloth will remain taut and 
rigid and stay in place in the frame. 
The tubular metal frame in this con¬ 
nection seems the most logical metal 
frame. It is lighter and as strong as 
the other types of metal frames. It is 
so admirably contrived that the cloth 
can be removed without an extra tool 
and the springs and slides can be very 
conveniently and admirably fitted. 
The tracks or slide upon which the 
metal frame works must be a slide and 
not a series of sticking points. This 
means good workmanship. 
Another advantage the metal frame 
has over the wood frame is that it does 
not need the disfiguring hinges; if 
hinged, it can be hung on the pivot 
hinge which leaves no scar, and is in¬ 
serted in the casing of window and 
leaves no trace. When it is to be taken 
down for the winter it is simply lifted 
out no pins to come out of hinges 
and no unscrewing. 
Varieties of Metal Screens 
The type of screen is of course de¬ 
pendent upon the kind of window or 
opening you have to screen. The usual 
types are: sliding and rolling, casement 
and stationary. 
The sliding screens are usually used 
on the double hung window and slide 
on a slide. The best slides are of metal 
backed by wood. A double hung win¬ 
dow can be screened by a single screen 
or a double one, dependent on the wish 
of the purchaser. The double slide is 
necessary, of course, in the case of the 
double screen. 
In this connection it is interesting to 
note that there is a new type of window 
lately on the market that arranges in 
the head of the window a space into 
the way. This of course allows for a 
completely open window even more so 
than the casement. 
The pleasure of the slide screen is in 
the fact of its sliding and not catching 
in a series of struggles to make it work. 
Springs and tubular grooved frames 
complete this type. If the springs get 
out of order in a tubular grooved frame, 
they can easily be taken out and re¬ 
stored without special tools. They are 
protected also from wear and rust and 
made so as to withstand atmospheric 
ravages. A safety device should be pro¬ 
vided to prevent the spring from acci¬ 
dentally disengaging itself. 
If the screen is hung inside the win¬ 
dow, one hand lift is sufficient. If it is 
hung outside it is well to have another 
on the inside to be of service when re¬ 
moving them for winter storage. 
Rolling Screens 
The acme of screen perfection is at¬ 
tained in the rolling screen. At present 
this type is creating the interest it de¬ 
serves, as it is adapted to every kind 
of window and can be kept on the win¬ 
dow throughout the year. 
The screen is of metal and rolls up 
on a roller like a window shade; it is 
of simple construction, durable and 
non-rusting. It is light and rolls with 
great dispatch. Some of these shade¬ 
like frames can be raised and lowered 
at any point on the window frame; 
they are rigid, do not sag on the broad¬ 
est of windows and are equipped with 
non-rusting metal, and are either of 
monel or bronze in fittings and framing. 
The track in which they slide is also 
non-rusting and holds the screen well 
in place. The screen cloth is of the 
best mesh and is tightly fastened at 
every point in the frame. 
The fact that these screens are inside 
the window leaves them free from the 
ravages of the elements, which is an¬ 
other point in their favor. Some of 
these screens are supplied with a cord 
just like a shade and that pulls up and 
down the same way. Some of these 
roller screens have employed zinc on all 
exposed parts, and this is a rust pre¬ 
ventive. The same brand employs a 
waterproofed fabric less expensive than 
metal, also bronze, copper and monel 
metal. 
One especial type of rolling screen 
presents an advantage that is very de¬ 
sirable—it has a patent side grip for 
the edges of the monel screen cloth and 
a perfected runway in which travels a 
series of metal clips holding the cloth 
and so arranged as to roll up without 
difficulty. The screen roll is assembled 
in a zinc casing, made exactly to fit the 
window, which is easily attached to the 
“stops” at the top of the window frame 
and, when painted or stained to match 
the trim, looks like a part of it and is 
almost invisible. The two side “run¬ 
ways”, also of zinc, are screwed to the 
window “stops” like weather strips and 
are painted or stained in similar man¬ 
ner making them entirely inconspicuous. 
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No. 72 
Lighting Fixtures 
These Miller fixtures are made from 
improved, indestructible MlLLERMETAL, 
which is of superior quality and takes 
a remarkable finish. 
The prices quoted represent remarkable 
values for high quality fixtures. 
Even if you are not contemplating a new 
house, these fixtures will “dress up” an 
old one. 
They can be seen at all Miller dealers. 
Write us for name of nearest one. 
No. 72, 5-light Fixture, $24.50 
West of Rocky Mountains. $26.00 
No. 712, 1-light Bracket, $6.75 
West of Rocky Mountains, $7.50 
Finishes: Venetian and Gold, Verde and Gold — for 
living room. Silver and Black for dining room. 
Prices do not include glassware, bulbs or installation 
Edward Miller & Co. 
Established 1844 
Meriden, Conn. 
No. 712 
