How to install window screen for my single hung window?

Question

Ok, I bought this roll of window screen from Home Depot but I had no idea how to fix it on my window, which is a really crappy, old-school single hung window. It has no railing whatsoever. I do not intend to get a frame and what not - I'm a college dude who's staying here for just one year, so any sort of ghetto repair would suffice, as long as I have some window screen splashed across my window.

the picture of my window:

Problem 1: I'm on third floor, so I can go outside and nail that thing across the window....

Problem 2: That's as much my window would open, which makes it difficult to nail/tape the screen to the window frame....

http://i31.tinypic.com/xqbc68.jpg

Problem3: if I stick the screen to the outward side of the window, there'd be this big gap between the screen and the window, which makes the whole thing uneffective....

http://i25.tinypic.com/2py6dlv.jpg

what should I do???

I hate flies and weird insects, so please help !!

thanks

Answer 1

Hey Dude,  Who says you have to put the screen on the outside. Go back to the big box store where you bought the screen and buy yourself a bottle of super glue (consult with an associate to buy the most appropriate one) and a roll of valcro then glue one side to the interior frame, the other to the pre cut screen. when you want to open or close the window simply un fasten the valcro open or close the window then refasten the valcro. At the end of the year zip off the whole thing when you leave.