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How to Go About Boarding Up a Door Boarding up a door is one method to shield vacant investment properties from the elements. It may not prevent all damages, but it can help to prevent some of the issues that are associated with severe storms. The boarding of doors and windows will also deter trespassers and vandals. However it can be costly and time-consuming to put plywood boards over the openings on a house. Measure the Door The first thing you'll require is a tape measure. It is also advisable to keep a ladder or chair handy in case you have to see more clearly at the top of the frame. If you must use these tools, make sure to wear gloves and goggles. Once you have the measuring tool, begin by taking the door's width measurement. You can do this by running an x-ray measure horizontally across the door. Make sure to remove any other parts of the door, for instance a sweep, before measuring. Then, measure the height from the floor up to the sill or the lintel. It is essential to measure in multiple locations, particularly when measuring older doors as they may not be a perfect rectangular shape. If the measurements are different take the largest number. After you've logged the measurements of height and width then you'll have to figure out what size boarding you'll need to fit into the frame. Ideally it should be 2'' larger than the door and 1 inch thicker than the door. 2'' higher. boarding up services will allow plenty of room to put the door and frame to fit. It's a great idea remove the trim or casing around the jambs of your door to observe the studs. This will allow you to take measurements of the exact gap between the frame's studs and the edge. Once you've removed the trim, you can determine the width of the door frame by running the tape measure across the entire frame in three locations and using the smallest measurement to determine your door's width. It is also important to measure the frame's height from top to bottom, on both sides. Make use of the shortest measurement to determine the width of your door. If you're having issues with the measurements, you should consult a professional to come to your house and conduct the measurements. They'll tell you the size and type of door you require and how to prepare your frame for a new door. Plywood can be cut into pieces A door frame is typically composed of studs or boards that create a hollow space around the door. The typical door is secured by two hinges fixed to the studs. If you wish to restore a door, you will have to remove it from its hinges over night. Placing plywood in the door's opening is an easy method to board doors and stop insects from gaining entry into the home. It's easy to do this without the need to nail or screw the plywood to the frame of the door. Plywood is simple to work with, affordable and looks beautiful once finished. It is the ideal material to make a temporary solution to a problem in which you're required to remove an existing door to refinish or install a new one. It is also useful for securing the opening in a room that is being renovated, like an unfinished basement, or a construction site. For a wall constructed of plywood begin by taking measurements of the width and height of the door opening. Note the measurements using a utility blade and a straight edge made of metal, such as a drywall or a square. Then, you can snap an outline of chalk across each line to mark the area to cut. Finally utilize circular saws to cut out the plywood to size. When cutting the plywood, it is important to protect your eyes and ears. Wear protective goggles or earplugs whenever possible. It is also important to use a sharp blade with many teeth, which will allow you to cut quickly and with minimal tear-out. Utilize a small piece of wood to guide the blade. Hold it about a hair's breadth away from the marked line when cutting. Fastening a pair of short braces on each side is a great way to secure the plywood in place, without putting screws into the studs. Place one brace on the inside and the other outside of the door. Then, position two 1-½-inch deck screws into each of the holes and tighten them using an open-end wrench. Secure the Plywood Once you have a sheet of plywood cut to the appropriate size and with the holes for the door frame's rails and stiles already drilled then it's time to attach the panel to the door frame. This is a simple project that doesn't require a lot of advanced carpentry skills, as long as you use the right tools and follow the proper procedures. Begin by putting up a workstation near the doorway with two sawhorses as well as 2-by-4 framing lumber at each end of the table. Lay the entire sheet of plywood flat on top the sawhorses, using the marks from the measurement process as a reference for cutting. Use a utility blade and a metal straight edge to cut the lines. This will create an outline for the saw blade, and will help prevent splintering when you cut the plywood. Put on eye protection and cut along the lines of scoring using a circular or table saw equipped with a fine-tooth blade. Sand the edges of the panel using 120-grit paper to smooth it out and remove any burrs. After sanding then apply a wood sealer and allow it to dry according to the instructions of the manufacturer. Install the hinges onto the door frame. If you're using a T hinge, drill holes in the outside of the door for the straps of the hinges. Then, place the hinge's outside face on its spot and attach it to the frame with an screw gun. Repeat the procedure on the inside of the door for each of the hinges remaining, being cautious not to tighten too much on any of them or the panel may shift. If you are using one outside hinged door you can make it easier to lock and close with a chain lock by putting a piece wire through the loops of the outside hinges. Bend a short piece of tie wire in half and put it through the two holes on the outside of the door, then twist the wires together to pull them tightly and fix the door. Install the Plywood With the measurements you made and place the plywood into the door opening. Move the header (top) of the frame and the sill (bottom). Use a level to be sure there's no slop in either the header or sill. If the level isn't quite right you can place a second shim wherever necessary and continue the process until the sill and header are plumb. Once the plywood has been put in place, fix it using the stainless-steel hinge bolts and wingnuts. Use a screwgun with an attachment for a hex head to avoid stripping off the screws' heads. While you're at it if your house was built with studs that extend the height of your doorway, drill hanger bolts through the plywood and into the framing studs. This is a far easier job than making the hole with the drywall saw. After installing the plywood determine the width and height of the door opening. If needed, trim the bottom of the plywood to match the size of the door frame and cut two pieces of framing lumber to form braces that attach across the upper and lower ends of your door. Cut along the lines that are marked on your plywood with circular blades with fine-toothed teeth. Wear eye protection. Remove any splinters from the cuts by using a sanding block. Once you have the two braces in place Attach each brace to the plywood with a pair of finishing nails that measure 2 inches. Counter sink all nail heads once you're done. Seal the braces with a quality wood sealing product, like the wipe-on polyurethane from Minwax. If your door is too large, you can either add decorative molding to fill the gap between your door and jamb, or you can alter the size of your opening. In many instances, however, it is cheaper and more convenient to buy a new door. This also eliminates any headaches that you might have faced with the original door if it was damaged and no suitable for the opening.