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How to Go About Boarding Up a Door The protection of vacant investment properties from the elements is feasible by board up a door. While it won't be able to prevent all damage, it can reduce some of the problems caused by severe storms. Boarding up windows and doors can also deter trespassers or vandals from entering your property. Placing plywood boards over doors and windows could be time-consuming and costly. Take a measurement of the door The first thing you'll require is tape measure. You may want to keep a ladder or a chair close to hand in case you need a better view of the top of the frame. If you have to use these tools, be sure to wear gloves and goggles. Begin by taking measurements of the length of the door. This can be accomplished by running the tape horizontally across the door. Make sure to remove any other door components like the door sweep to get the measurement. Then, determine the height measurement by measuring up from the floor to the current sill plate or the lintel. It is essential to measure in multiple locations, especially when measuring older doors as they might not be the perfect rectangular shape. If the measurements are different then use the largest number. You'll have to determine the size of the frame once you've measured the length and width. It should be at a minimum 2 inches wider and 1'' taller than the door. 2'' higher. This will allow enough space to shim both the frame and frame in place. When you're ready to determine the door frame's size and height measurements, it's recommended to remove any trim or casing around the door jambs so that you can see the studs that are behind them. This will enable you to take measurements of the exact gap between the frame's studs and the edge. After removing the trim, measure the length of your door frame using a tape measure. Measure the frame at three different locations and use the smallest measurement. You should also determine the height of the frame from top to bottom on both sides. Choose the shortest measurement for your door's width. If you're having difficulty with these measurements, it's a good idea at this point to consult an expert and have them come out to your house to measure for you. They will be able to determine the exact type and size of door you need and how to prepare the frame to accommodate the new door. Plywood can be cut into pieces A door frame is typically made of a series of thin boards or studs that create an open space around the door. Two hinges are attached to the studs and hold a typical door in position. This means that if you want to refinish the door, it is important to remove the hinges from the door for a night. Placing plywood in the door's opening is an easy method to enclose a door and prevent insects from entering the home. This is a simple process without the need to nail or screw the plywood to the door frame. Plywood is easy to work with, cheap and looks beautiful once completed. It is the perfect material to use as a temporary solution for situations where you need to remove an existing door in order to refinish it or put in a new one. It can also be used to protect the opening of a room being renovated, such as a basement or construction site. To build a wall made of plywood begin by taking measurements of the width and height of the door opening. Mark the dimensions on the plywood with a utility knife and a drywall square or other straight edge of metal. Then, you can snap a chalkline across each line to indicate where you want to cut. Utilize a circular saw to cut the plywood to the desired size. It is important to protect both your ears and eyes while cutting plywood. If you can, wear a pair of eye protection and earplugs as you are working. It is also important to use a sharp blade with lots of teeth which will permit you to cut quickly and without any tear-out. Make use of a small piece wood to guide the blade. Hold it a hair's width away from the marked line when cutting. Fastening a pair of short braces at each end is a great way to secure the plywood in place without screwing it into the studs. Set one brace side that is inside and the other one on the outside of the door. Install a deck screws in each hole and then tighten by using an open-end ratchet. Secure the Plywood Once you have a sheet of plywood cut to the proper size and with holes for rails and stiles predrilled, it is time to fasten the panel to the frame. This is a simple task that doesn't require a lot of advanced carpentry skills if you use the correct tools and follow the proper procedures. Set up a table near the entrance with two sawhorses on each end and framing lumber 2x4s. Utilize the marks you made during the measurement process to guide you when cutting the plywood. Utilize a utility knife and a straight edge made of metal to score the lines. This will provide a guide for the saw blade and prevent splintering when you cut the plywood. Wear eye protection and use a circular or table saw equipped with a fine-toothed blade cut along the line of scoring. Sand the edges of the panel using 120-grit paper to smooth it out and eliminate any burrs. After sanding the plywood panels, apply a wood sealer and allow it to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions. Install the hinges onto the door frame. If you are using a T hinge, drill holes through the exterior of the door for the strap portions of the hinges. Then, place the hinge's outside face on its spot and attach it onto the frame using an screw gun. Repeat the process for each hinge on the interior of your door. Be cautious not to tighten them too much or the door may shift. If you have an outside hinged door with only one T you can make it easier to lock and close using a chain latch by fishing a piece of wire through the loops of the hinges on the outside. Fold a small piece of connect wires in half and then thread it through the two holes on the outside of the door. Then twist the wires to lock the door. Install the Plywood Install the plywood in the door's opening using the measurements that you have taken. Move the header (top) of the frame and the sill (bottom). Use a level to make sure there's not any slop in the header or sill. If it's not perfect you can put another shim in the area you need it and repeat the procedure until you've got the header and sill to be in a straight line. After the plywood is in place, secure it with the stainless-steel hinge bolts and wingnuts. Use a screwgun equipped with an attachment for hex heads to avoid removing the screws' heads. While you're there, if your house was built with studs running through the doorway's height make holes for hanger bolts in the plywood and into each framing stud. This is a far easier job than making the hole with a drywall saw. After putting the plywood in place, measure the width and the height of the door opening. If necessary, trim the bottom of the plywood to match the height of your door frame. Cut two pieces of framing lumber to form braces that are positioned across the upper and lower sides of your door. Wear eye protection and cut along the lines that are marked on the plywood with a circular saw fitted with a fine-toothed knife. Remove any splinters from the cuts using the help of a sanding block. After you've put in the braces, use two pairs of finishing nails of 2 inches to secure each brace to the plywood. After boarding up windows and doors repairmywindowsanddoors done, counter sink the heads of all nails. The braces should be sealed using a high-quality wood sealing product, such as the wipe-on polyurethane by Minwax. If the door is too large, you can either add decorative molding to fill in the space between your door and jamb, or you can resize your opening. In most cases it is less expensive and easier to simply buy a new door. It also eliminates any issues you may have had with your door's original model, if it was damaged or not suitable for the opening.