CRL CAP18BE8 Beige 1.5" Screen Tight Wide Cap

CRL CAP18BE8 Beige 1.5" Screen Tight Wide Cap

C.R. Laurence CAP18BE8 Beige 1-1/2" Screen Tight Wide Cap offers a practical solution for screening porches and sunrooms with ease and efficiency. This low-maintenance vinyl screening system is designed specifically for home builders, ensuring a straightforward installation process. The cap seamlessly snaps into the base, which attaches to existing 2" x 4" or 4" x 4" framing using wood screws, roof tacks, or staples. Constructed from durable, weather-resistant vinyl, this product eliminates concerns about rust, corrosion, or rot, ensuring long-lasting performance without the need for painting. The system accepts standard fiberglass and aluminum screen wire, along with a serrated retainer spline, making it versatile for various applications. Installation is simplified with pre-punched holes positioned on 8" (196 mm) centers, enabling quick and consistent attachment. Once the base is in place, the screen is rolled in and secured with a standard screen spline roller. For optimal results, a .175" spline is recommended for fiberglass wire, while a .165" spline is ideal for aluminum. With a length of 96 inches (2438 mm) and a width of 1-1/2 inches (64 mm), the CAP18BE8 is perfect for a variety of projects. Enjoy the benefits of easy re-screening by simply popping off the cap and replacing the screen wire when needed.

Beige 1-1/2" Screen Tight Wide Cap

• Low Maintenance Vinyl Screening System
• Accepts Standard Fiberglass and Aluminum Screen Wire and Serrated Retainer Spline
• No Rusty Nails, Staples or Loose Screens

CRL Screen Tight™ Vinyl Screen Frame is a common sense approach to screening a porch or sunroom area. This Vinyl Screen Frame has been designed with the home builder in mind.


Screen Tight's unique system is easily adaptable to most screen porches. The Base attaches to existing 2" x 4" or 4" x 4" framing with wood screws, roof tacks or staples. Once the Base is attached, the screen is rolled into place with a standard screen roller tool. The excess screen is cut and removed. The Cap snaps into the Base, completing the installation.

Screen Tight is durable and weather resistant. It is low maintenance because it won't corrode, rust or rot, and never needs painting. NOTE: Screen wire and spline not included. Recommended spline size is .175" when using fiberglass screen wire; .165" when using aluminum screen wire.

Pre-punched holes on 8" (196 mm) centers result in a quick and consistent attachment. Once the base is attached, the screen and spline are rolled into place with a standard screen spline roller. If aluminum screen wire is being used, the SS165 series spline is recommended; for fiberglass wire use SS175 series spline. The excess screen is cut and removed. The cap snaps into the base, completing the installation.

Screen Tight™ is durable and weather resistant. It never needs painting, and won't corrode, rust or rot. Re-screening is fast and easy. Simply pop off the cap and roll in the new screen wire.

Four Easy Installation Steps Shown in the Photo Above

1. Base component is easily cut to fit with CRL PTS89 Trimming Snips.

2. Attach base to existing wooden frame with screws or roofing tacks.

3. Secure screen to base with screen spline by rolling spline into groove.

4. Trim excess screen and snap cap into base.

Five length minimum order of one size and color.

Resources

• CRL Standoff Systems Typical Mounting Application
• Mounting Options 06sc 10sc 12sc 13sc 16SC 17SC 20SC 21SC.pdf