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How to Go About Boarding Up a Door Protecting vacant investment properties against the elements is possible by boarding up a door. boarding up windows 's not guaranteed to stop all damages but it can assist to prevent some of the issues that are associated with severe storms. Boarding up windows and doors can deter trespassers, vandals, and squatters. Placing plywood boards over doors and windows could be time-consuming and costly. Measure the Door The first thing you'll need is an accurate tape measure. You may want to keep a ladder or chair nearby in case you need an improved view of the top of the frame. Wear gloves and safety glasses when you use these tools. Begin by taking measurements of the length of the door. This can be done by running the tape measure horizontally across the door. Be sure to eliminate any other door components, such as a door sweep, from the measurement. Next, determine the height measurement by measuring from the floor to the sill plate or the lintel. It is important to measure in multiple places, particularly when measuring older doors as they might not be an exact rectangular shape. If the measurements are different take the largest number. You'll have to determine the size of the frame once you've determined the height and width. It should be at least 2'' wider and 1'' higher than the door. 2'' higher. This will allow you enough space to shim both the frame and frame to fit. It's a great idea remove the trim or casing around the jambs of the door to see the studs. This will allow you to take measurements of the exact gap between the frame's studs and the edge. After removing the trim, measure the width of your door frame using a tape measure. Measure the frame at three different locations and then use the smallest measurement. Also, you should take measurements of the frame's height from top to bottom, on both sides. Choose the shortest measurement for the width of your door. If you're having trouble with these measurements it's best to speak with an expert and ask them to visit your home to do the measuring for you. They'll inform you of the size and style of door you need and how to prepare your frame for a new door. Plywood can be cut into pieces A door frame is typically made of a series of thin boards or studs that create a hollow space around the door. A typical door is secured by two hinges connected to the studs. This means that if you need to restore the door, it is necessary to remove the door from its hinges over the course of a few days. Placing plywood in the door opening is a simple way to board 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 easy to work with, cheap and looks beautiful once completed. It is the perfect material to use as a temporary fix to a problem in which you're required to remove an existing door in order to refinish it or put in a new one. It can also be useful for securing the opening in a room that is being renovated, like an unfinished basement or construction site. Begin by measuring the width of the door opening and its height. Make notes using a utility blade and a metal straight edge such as a drywall or a metal square. Then, draw the chalk lines across all the marked lines to indicate where you need to cut. Then, use a circular saw to cut the plywood to the desired size. It is crucial to protect your ears and eyes while cutting plywood. Wear earplugs or protective goggles whenever possible. It is also essential to use a sharp blade with lots of teeth which will allow you to cut quickly and without any tear-out. Utilize a small piece of wood to guide the blade. Keep it a hair's width away from the line you are cutting. A great way to hold the plywood in place without screwing it to the studs is by fixing a pair of short braces at each end. Put one of the braces on the inside of the door and the one on the outside. Position a pair 1-½-inch deck screw in each hole and tighten with an open-end ratchet. Fix the Plywood When you have a piece of plywood cut to the proper size and with the holes for the door frame's rails and stiles already drilled and ready to fasten the panel to the frame. It is a fairly easy project that doesn't require extensive carpentry skills, so long as you follow the correct procedure and use the right tools. Set up a table near the entrance with two sawhorses on each end and framing lumber 2x4s. Lay the full sheet of plywood flat on top the sawhorses using the marks left by the measurement process to guide you to cut. Mark the lines using an utility knife and a drywall square or other metal straight edge. This will provide a guideline for the saw blade, and will help to prevent splintering during cutting the plywood. Put on eye protection and cut along the lines of scoring with a circular saw or table saw fitted with a fine-tooth blade. Sand the edges of the panels with 120-grit paper to smooth it out and eliminate any burrs. After sanding process, apply a coat of wood sealer on the plywood panels and let dry as directed by the manufacturer. Install the hinges on the door frame. If you're using a T-hinge drill holes on the outside face of your door for the straps of the hinges. Then, place the hinge's outside face on its mark and screw it into the frame using the help of a screw gun. Repeat the process for each hinge on the inside of your door. Be cautious not to overtighten them, or the door may shift. If you have a single T-hinged outside door it is possible to make it easier for the latch to close by placing an electrical wire through the loops of the outside hinges. Fold a piece of tie wire in half, and then fish it through the two holes on the exterior of the door. Then, you can twist the wires together and lock the door. Install the Plywood Install the plywood in the door's opening by using the measurements you have taken. Shim 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 then place another shim if it is needed and continue the process until the sill and header are level. Once the plywood is in place, secure it using the stainless-steel hinge bolts and wingscrews. Use a screwgun with an attachment for hex heads to avoid removing the screws' heads. If you live in a house with studs running the length of your doorway, you can drill hanger bolts into each of the framing members. This is a lot easier than using a drywall saw to create the hole. After installing the plywood after installation, take measurements of the width and the height of your door opening. If necessary, cut your bottom plywood to fit the height of the door frame. Cut two pieces of framing lumber 1-by-6 to serve as braces for the lower and upper ends. Wear eye protection and cut along the lines that are marked on the plywood with a circular saw equipped with a fine-toothed blade. Splinters can be removed from cuts by using a sanding tool. After you have placed the braces After you have placed the braces, use two pairs finishing nails of 2 inches to secure each brace to the plywood. Counter sink all nail heads after you've finished. Seal the braces using a high-quality wood sealing product, like the wipe-on polyurethane from Minwax. If the door is too large for your doorway, you could add some decorative molding to fill in the space between the jamb and the door or you can alter the size of the opening. However, in most instances, it's cheaper and easier to simply get an alternative door. This will also take away any issues that you might have faced with the door you originally purchased if it was damaged and no fit for the opening.