A Couple DIY Screen and Frame Questions

[Michael303]

I've been using my Skytrak for the last 6 months or so with an inexpensive net and an old TV I had. The net finally has a hole in the back of it so I'm looking to replace it with an impact screen even though I probably won't buy a projector for a while. I have a couple questions though.

I was thinking I'd hang the screen in a conduit frame. Is it best for screen wear and sound dampening if the screen is stretched taut or just hanging relaxed from the top?

Do I need something behind the screen? For added safety, sound dampening or reduced screen wear? If I put something behind it should it be right behind it or should there be a gap?

If I build a frame is it crazy not to put padding on the pipes?

At this point, I'm not sure what other questions to ask because I don't know what I don't know so any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks.

Michael

[wbond]

People come up with many variations that suits their needs and works for them, so there are no hard and fast rules for backing up the impact screen.. I have the screen, then directly behind it an old impact screen and then a net. Pull it tight enough to just get out most of the wrinkles. Since you're not projecting anything to start, you could have it looser if you prefer. For my setup, I have no protection on the EMT poles and have yet to come close to hitting them. I hit from about 9.5' away. My upright emt poles are about 11' apart and I have yet to come close to hitting it via horrible shanks.