Solar Window Inserts

Step 2 Cut and attach absorber screen

Now, lay your roll of black window screen over the frame, you may need a helper or a scrap of wood to hold down one end of the screen to prevent it from rolling back up as you're trying to work with it. You are going to cover the entire side of the frame with two layers of screen. The first layer only needs a few staples to hold it in place. If your screen is larger than your frame, leave enough room between your staple and where you need to cut to allow you to get your scissors and hand in there to cut, then tack it down after cutting.

I found it easier to attach the screen and then cut slightly in from the edge so the screen is slightly smaller, about 1/4", than the frame in all directions. You don't want any frayed edges to stick out from your frame and catch or scratch your window frame.