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How to Go About Boarding Up boarding up windows service Protecting vacant investment properties against the elements is feasible by boarding up a door. It's not a guarantee against all damages however it can help to prevent some of the problems associated with severe storms. The boarding up of windows and doors will also deter trespassers and vandals. Placing plywood boards over doors and windows can be costly and time-consuming. Measure the Door The first thing you'll need is tape measure. You might want to keep a chair or ladder close to hand in case you need a better view of the top of the frame. If you must use these tools, make sure to wear gloves and goggles. Once you have the measuring instrument, start by taking the door width measurement. This can be done by running the tape horizontally across the door. Be sure to remove all other parts of the door, for instance a sweep, before measuring. Then, measure the height by measuring up from the floor to the current sill plate or the lintel. It is important to measure in multiple places, particularly when measuring doors that are older as they may not be the perfect rectangular shape. If the measurements differ then use the largest number. After you've taken the width and height measurements, you'll need to determine what size board you'll need for the frame. Ideally, it should be 2 inches larger than the door and 1 2'' higher. This will allow plenty of space to shim the frame and door into place. It's a great idea to remove the casing or trim around the jambs of the door in order to be able to see the studs. This will let you determine the exact distance between the studs of the frame and the edge. After you've removed your trim, you can then determine the dimensions of the frame of the door by running the tape across the entire frame in three places and using the smallest measurement as your door's width. Also, you should take a measurement of the height of the frame from top to bottom on both sides, and use the most compact measurement to determine the height of your door. If you're having difficulty with the measurements, get a professional to your home and take the measurement. They'll tell you the size and type of door you require and how to prepare your frame for a replacement door. Plywood can be cut into pieces A door frame is usually composed of a series of thin boards or studs which create a hollow space surrounding the door. The typical door is secured by two hinges that are attached to these studs. If you wish to refinish a door, you will need to remove it from its hinges overnight. Placing plywood in the door opening is a great method to enclose the door and keep insects from gaining entry into the home. This is easy to do without having to nail or screw the plywood to the frame of the door. Plywood is a breeze to work with, inexpensive and looks beautiful once completed. It is the perfect material to use as a temporary solution to a problem in which you're required to remove the door you have in place to refinish it or put in a new one. It is also a great option to secure the opening in the room being renovated, such as an unfinished basement or construction site. Begin by measuring the width of your door opening and the height. Note the measurements using an utility knife and a straight edge of metal, such as the drywall or metal square. Then, you can snap an outline of chalk across each line to indicate where to cut. Then utilize a circular saw to cut out the plywood into a size. It is important to protect both your ears and eyes when cutting plywood. Wear protective goggles or earplugs whenever possible. Additionally, it is crucial to use a knife with a lot of teeth that can cut quickly and with less tear-out. To avoid breaking pieces of wood from the edges of your cut, use a small block of wood as an example to guide the blade and keep it only a hair's length away from the mark while cutting. An effective way to hold the plywood in place without screwing it to the studs is to fasten a pair of short braces at each end. Set one brace on the inside and the other outside of the door. Position a pair 1-½-inch deck screw in each hole, and then tighten using an open-end ratchet. Secure the Plywood When you have a piece of plywood cut to the proper size and with the holes for the door frame's stiles and rails predrilled and ready to attach the panel to the frame. This is a relatively simple project that does not require a lot of carpentry expertise, so long as you follow the correct procedure and use the appropriate tools. Set up a table near the doorway, with two sawhorses at each end, as well as framing 2x4s. Lay the entire sheet of plywood flat atop the sawhorses and use the marks made during the measurement process as a guide for cutting. Utilize a utility blade and a metal straight edge to cut the lines. This will act as a guide for the saw blade, and prevent splintering of the plywood when cutting it. Wear eye protection and use a circular table saw with a blade that has a fine-toothed edge to cut along the score line. Then, sand the edges of the plywood panel with 120-grit sandpaper. This will smooth the panels and remove any burrs that may have formed from the saw cuts. After sanding the plywood panels, apply a wood sealer and allow it to dry according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Install the hinges onto the frame of your door. If you're using a T-hinge drill holes on the outside edge of your door to allow for the straps of the hinges. Next, position the hinge's outside on its spot and attach it to the frame with the help of a screw gun. Repeat the same procedure on the inside of the door for the hinges remaining, but be cautious not to tighten too much on any of them, or the door will shift. If you are using one outside hinged door you can make it easier to lock and close with a chain latch by putting a piece of wire through the loops of the outside hinges. Fold a small piece of tie wire in half, and then put it through the two holes on the exterior of the door. Then twist the wires and fix the door. Install the Plywood Based on the measurements you have taken, place the plywood in the door opening. Shim 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 the level isn't perfect you can put another shim in the area is required and repeat the process until you get the sill and header to be level. Once the plywood is in place, fix it with the stainless steel hinge bolts and wingnuts. It is a good idea to make use of a screw gun with an attachment for a hex-head to avoid stripping the head of the screws. While you're at it, If your home was constructed with studs that extend across the width of your doorway make holes for hanger bolts in the plywood and into the framing studs. This is a much easier job than making the hole with the aid of a saw for drywall. After installing the plywood measure the width and the height of the door opening. If necessary, trim the bottom of the plywood to fit the height of your door frame and cut two pieces of 1-by-6 framing lumber as braces that connect to the upper and lower edges of your door. Put on eye protection and cut along the lines marked on the plywood using a circular saw equipped with a fine-toothed blade. Get rid of any splinters that may have formed in the cuts by using a sanding block. After you've placed the braces, use two pairs of finishing nails of 2 inches to secure each brace to the plywood. After you're done counter-sink the heads of all the nails. Seal the braces and the plywood with a good wood sealer, like this wipe-on polyurethane by Minwax. If the door is too large, you can either add decorative molding to fill the gap between your jamb and door, or you can alter the size of your opening. In many instances, however it is less expensive and easier to simply buy an entirely new door. It also solves any issues that you might have experienced with your door's original model even if it was damaged or not suitable for the opening.