Overall I am happy with this purchase. However it is important to note that you do NOT get any screen mesh with the kit. I dont think it is obvious enough in the description that you still need to buy more stuff to complete the work. The instructions are simple and straight-forward.

The quality is good, and I think the frames will last a good long time. From pricing things out, going this route saves somewhere around 50% of the cost of getting someone else to make the screens.

Also since the corner pieces are made out of plastic with a simple design, I should be able to 3D print replacements in the event of one of them breaking due to the weather and time.

I purchased these and larger sets to address the screen-less issue in the apartment. Not a single screen! This item arrived in a large spacious box, all be it empty of any packing material. Two of the 4 screen frames were dented in packaging, which means they came off the shelf that way. Deduct one star for poor professionalism. A complaint also noted in the reviews. I used them anyway, as I need screens to keep the bugs out. I paired them with pet-resistant screen and used the metal wood handle tool. I had no issues getting spline into channels. The pet screen is very heavy and vinyl coated, and does not tear if your tool jumps the channel. I did have warping due to screen tightness, which is not present after installation.

The 60" screen kit arrived today in a flat-pack box. Not a single dent visible on outer frames. I have not opened them to see if interiors are dented however. A manufacturer or quality control issue either way. Still cheaper than custom order screens and I am renting.

I recently bought a similar item at a local home center. I was disappointed in that frame because it bowed inward too much after I put the screen in. I wanted to try the, Prime-Line PL 7804 Screen Frame Kit, 5/16 in. x 3/4 in. x 48 in., Aluminum, Mill Finish, Pack of 1 Kit, to see if it worked better. It did although not perfect, it still bowed in some but that may be my fault (see tip 4 below).

The frame has slightly larger dimensions and thicker gage aluminum is use to make it than what I found at the home center. It also states in the ad that it is slightly bowed outward to minimize bowing inward from screen tightness. Although it bowed less that the home center product it still bowed a bit. I bet it's possible to not get a inward bow at all, you just have to be careful not to put the screen in too tight"”go super loose without sags.

Tips: 1. After assembling the frame slip it into the window to check the fit before putting in the screen. I have an old house with double hung windows so nothing is ever square or perfect. So I had to cut a bit off a second time to get a good fit. 2. When placing the screen in just keep it flat, square and DO NOT STRETCH the screen at all"”just lay it loosely on top of the frame (inserting the splines really tightens it up. 3. I also used a small piece duct tape in the center of each side to hold the fame in place while inserting the screen. 4. Because our windows are from the 1930s they are not standard dimensions. Therefore I bought a larger size kit (only a dollar more) knowing that I'd need to cut it quite a bit shorter. Because of this I cut length from each end instead of just one end to maintain the outward bow, designed into the frame, in the center. The need to buy bigger and cut more off probably contributed to the slight inward bow I got, but I didn't have much of a choice. 5. It was a bit tight slipping into the two small brackets mounted at the top of my window. I noticed the plastic corner pieces protruded ever-so-slightly beyond the aluminum frame, so I used 150 grit sand paper to bring them in a bit and add a taper at the tip. After doing this it fit fine.

Final thoughts. It is sturdier than the home center product but not as sturdy as the old screen frames that came with the house (I had to replace one frame because whomever made it years ago went too short), they just made them beefy back in the day. The frame goes together easy. Cuts easy with a hacksaw. All-in-all a good product that I recommend"”in fact I'll be buying another one and should get no bowing because this other window is closer to a standard size (old homes, gotta love em)

Was able to put together two screens for my kids' windows in an afternoon. Requires a measuring tape, hacksaw, and the screen roller tool, in addition to the screening fabric itself. Took a while to make sure I was doing everything right (newbie homeowner) but it turned out great.

Worked like a charm. Thicker than my last one so fit very snug - needed a little force to get into place but it is solid now. Comes with the spine to hold the screen which I didn't realize. Need to buy your own screen which is fine since we wanted a certain tint