Measurements are taken on the outside of the house. Using a piece of paper, sketch the approximate size, shape and location of each window you are planning on covering. Then with a measuring tape; measuring to the outside of each window frame. Measure and record the height and width. Use your own discretion as to where on the window frame you will want to mount the fasteners and oversized you would like the screen material. Typically, you would cut the screen mesh 1/2" oversized from the size of the window frame and then you would place the fasteners about 1/2" to 3/4"" from the outside edges of the screen. You may even want to mount the screen on the glass itself. In that case, you would have to use the 3M adhesive studs instead of the screw in snap studs.

Tip: To get a quick estimate for pricing purposes, measuring the approximate window sizes from the inside of your house.

Using the "Cookie Cutter" method; fit your various window sizes in to the 72" wide mesh. (For oversized windows see below). This method will give you the most efficient use of the EZ-Snap mesh. For example if you had two windows 3' wide x 5' tall you would only need one 5' EZ-Snap kit since you could get both windows covered with just one kit.

Important: Make sure you drawout and count the number of fasteners you plan to use on your project. If you have many smaller windows, you may have to order additional EZ Snap fasteners to complete your project.

The EZ-Shade shading mesh is 72" wide. If you have a window that is over 72" in width and height, you will have to call us direct to order and receive pricing on a custom piece. This over sized piece is made from two 72" widths fusion welded seamed together in the middle. This will give you a mesh that is 143" wide with a 1" wide Fusion welded seam in the middle. Fusion welding permanently bonds the two widths together. All welds are guaranteed by our 20 year performance warranty.

Residential and RV windows:

   Before you start your project; review the initial sketch you made to place your order with. This sketch should show all the windows you planned to cover and how you would use the "Cookie Cutter" method to get maximum usage of your EZ Snap mesh. You should also review how many EZ Snap fasteners you had planned on using for each window and ensure that you don't use to many on one window causing you to run out before your done.

   You will need a clean, flat area to lay out your shading mesh. Using a straight edge, transfer your preferred finished screen measurements to the mesh. Cut mesh to size using a sharp pair of scissors or a sharp razor knife. Place the self tapping screw studs into the window frame, do not over tighten! Place the EZ Snap pins over the screw studs. Take the mesh and place over the EZ Snap pins starting in a corner and moving from one pin to the next. Adjust the positioning of the mesh on the pins as needed to remove any wrinkles. When you are satisfied with the look of the mesh, push on the female EZ Snap caps ensuring that you press them fully onto the pin. You have now finished your first window. Simply repeat the process above for each window and you are done. If you want to remove the screens in the future for storage or full sun, simply un-snap the black EZ Snap cap and pin from the metal screw stud, roll up and store. See  the EZ SNAP VIDEO for a visual.

Using the 3M adhesive studs:
The procedure for using the adhesive studs is practically the same as described above. The main difference is that it is important that you do a thorough job of cleaning the surface. A good product for doing this is a small amount of alcohol on a cloth or a glass cleaner that dries without leaving any residue or film. These studs will work good on any flat, clean surface except porous surfaces like wood. Click Here to See the Demo video on the strength of the 3M VHB adhesive we use.

Do not use on wooden surfaces!