Do Replacement Windows Come With Screens?
You are comparing quotes and one says nothing about screens. They are part of the window on every line we sell, and here is what to expect on each style.
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Do replacement windows come with screens? Yes. Every window that opens, double-hung, single-hung, slider, casement or awning, ships from the factory with its screen, framed in the window's exterior color, and it is installed with the window. Fixed and picture windows have nothing to screen and come without one. JMB Builders checks every screen at the walkthrough, Twin Cities metro. Send photos and we reply within one business day, or book a free in-home estimate.
- Every operating window ships with its screen
- Picture and fixed windows: no screen
- Screen frame matched to the exterior color
A screen is part of an operating window, not an accessory. When a double-hung, single-hung, slider, casement or awning is ordered, the screen for it comes in the same crate, built to that sash, framed in the window's exterior color with a standard fiberglass mesh. The install includes fitting it, and the walkthrough includes checking that every screen is in, sits flat and comes out for cleaning.
Where the screen goes depends on the style. On a double-hung or single-hung it is a half screen in the lower part of the frame by default, or a full screen that covers both sashes if you order it. On a slider the screen covers the sash that moves. On a casement or awning it is a full screen on the room side of the sash, since the sash opens outward. A picture window, a transom and any fixed unit come with no screen, because nothing opens.
The choices on the order are the ones that matter: half or full on a hung window, a finer or better-view mesh, a dark frame on a dark window so the screen does not read white, and retractable screens on casements as an upgrade. All of that is picked when the windows are ordered and listed per window on the quote.
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Three photos and a sentence is enough: a reply within one business day, or ask for a free in-home estimate. Or text the photos to 763-250-3621.
What you supply
- Which windows open and which are fixed, if you are changing styles
- Half or full screen on each double-hung or single-hung, or let us default to half
- A note if you want a finer mesh, a dark screen frame or retractable screens anywhere
What JMB supplies
- Screens on every operating window, ordered through ABC Supply with the windows and listed per window on the quote
- Screen frames in the window's exterior color
- Install with sill pan, flashing, foam and sealant, trimmed inside and out
- Every screen fitted, checked and shown to you at the walkthrough, with how it comes out for cleaning
- Old screens hauled away, or set aside if you want them
- Photos of the finished windows in your job folder
How it is priced: per window
Quoted in writing from your photos, with a reply within one business day. What moves the number:
- A standard screen is part of each operating window's price, not a separate charge
- Full screen vs. half screen on a hung window, a small line per window
- Better-view or finer mesh, and a dark screen frame on a dark window
- Retractable screens on casements, quoted as their own line
- Window style, size and install method, which set most of the cost
If a quote from someone else lists screens as an add-on, ask what the window ships with. On the lines we sell they are in the crate.
How long it takes
Screens arrive with the windows and add no time; they are fitted as each window is trimmed and checked at the walkthrough.
How your project works
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Send photos, get a written quote
Send three photos of the space and a sentence about what you want. You get a clear, itemized reply within one business day. Prefer a look in person? A free in-home estimate is always an option.
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Pick materials, or bring your own
We help you choose profiles and materials that fit the house and the budget, or match your existing millwork exactly — or you buy the door or trim yourself and we install it. Everything is confirmed before the crew is scheduled.
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Clean, precise installation
The crew shows up on time, protects floors and furniture, and installs with tight joints and consistent reveals. Photos of the finished work go in your job folder.
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Walkthrough and invoice
We walk the finished work with you. If anything is not right, we fix it before we call the job done. Then one invoice, paid by check or direct deposit — no card fees, no payment links.
Do Replacement Windows Come With Screens?: questions, answered
Which windows do not come with a screen?
Fixed ones: picture windows, transoms, fixed flankers and any sash that does not open. There is nothing to screen. On a mulled unit with a fixed center and operating sides, the sides get screens and the center does not.
Can I get a full screen instead of a half screen?
Yes, on double-hung and single-hung windows. A half screen covers only the bottom sash and is the default; a full screen covers both sashes so the top can vent. It is ordered per window and arrives with the window. See our page on full screen vs. half screen for how to decide.
What color is the screen frame?
It matches the window's exterior color: white on a white window, bronze or black on a dark one, almond on almond. On a two-tone window the screen frame usually follows the exterior color, since the screen sits outside the glass on hung windows and sliders. Mesh is a standard charcoal fiberglass unless you choose a finer one.
Can I keep my old screens?
You can, but they will not fit. The new window has its own frame and screen channels, and the old screens are sized to the old sashes. New screens come with the windows, so the old ones go on the trailer unless you want them for something else.
What if a screen is missing when the window arrives?
We check the crate when the windows are delivered and again when each window is set. A missing or damaged screen is ordered from the supplier right away, at no cost to you, and we bring it on a return trip or drop it off. It does not hold up the install.
Are retractable screens an upgrade?
Yes. A retractable screen rolls into the frame on a casement or awning and only shows when the window is open, which keeps the view clear. It is ordered instead of the standard screen on those windows and quoted as its own line. The standard screen is included; the retractable one replaces it.
Recent JMB work, from our job log
59 installs recorded across 30 Twin Cities communities since Dec 2025. Window and door installs for homeowners and the builders we work with. Counts come straight from our job log; no customer names.
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