5 Killer Quora Answers On Boarding Up A Door

5 Killer Quora Answers On Boarding Up A Door

Elaine 0 7 01.09 08:56
How to Go About Boarding Up a Door

boarding up doorway boarding up service a door is one method to shield vacant investment properties from the elements. It's not guaranteed to stop all damages but it can assist to prevent certain problems that come with severe storms.

The boarding up houses of doors and windows will also discourage trespassers and vandals. However it can be costly and time-consuming to put plywood boards over the openings in a home.

Measure the Door

The first thing you'll need is an accurate tape measure. You may also want to keep a chair or ladder on hand for when you need to gain a better view at the top of the frame. If you have to use these tools, be sure to wear gloves and safety glasses.

Start by taking measurements of the door's width. This can be done by running the tape horizontally across the door. Be sure to remove any other door components, such as a door sweep to get the measurement. Next, measure the height by measuring up from the floor to the sill plate or the lintel. It is crucial to measure in multiple places, particularly when measuring older doors as they may not have an exact rectangular shape. If the measurements are different take the largest number.

You'll have to determine the size of the frame after having determined the width and height. It should be at a minimum 2 inches larger and 1 inch taller than the door. 2'' higher. This will allow enough space to shim both the door and frame in place.

When you're ready to take the door frame's width and height measurements, it's recommended to remove any trim or casing from around the door jambs so that you can see the studs behind them. This will let you measure the exact gap between the studs of the frame and the edge.

Once you've removed the trim, you can then determine the size of the frame of your door by running the tape over the entire frame in three locations and using the smallest measurement as the width of your door. Also, you should measure the height of the frame from top to bottom on both sides and use the shortest measurement as the height of your door.

If you're having trouble with these measurements it's best at this point to consult an expert and have them come to your home to measure for you. They'll inform you of the dimensions and what kind of door you'll need and how to prepare your frame to accommodate a replacement door.

Cut the Plywood

A door frame is usually made of a series of studs or thin boards that create an open space around the door. The typical door is held in place by two hinges that are connected to the studs. This means that if you want to restore the door, it is important to remove the door from its hinges for a night. To stop insects from entering your home and to secure the door opening, a simple method for boarding up houses the door is to put plywood inside the opening. It's easy to do this without the need to nail or screw the plywood onto the frame of the door.

Plywood is affordable, simple to work with, and looks fantastic when finished. It is the perfect material to use as a temporary fix for a problem where you have to take down an existing door in order to refinish or install the new one. It can also be useful for securing the opening in the room being renovated, such as an unfinished basement or a construction site.

For a wall constructed of plywood, start by measuring the width and height of the door opening. Note the measurements on the plywood with the help of a utility knife, an drywall square or any other straight edge made of metal. Next, snap the chalk lines across the marked lines to indicate where you need to cut. Use a circular blade to cut the plywood into the required size.

When cutting the plywood it is essential to protect your eyes and ears. Wear protective goggles or earplugs if possible. In addition, it is important to use a blade with a lot of teeth that cut quickly and with less 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.

Attaching a pair or short braces at each end is a great method to secure the plywood in place without putting screws into the studs. Set one brace inside and the other outside of the door. Place a 1-1/2-inch deck screws in each hole and then tighten by using an open-end ratchet.

Fasten the Plywood

It's now time to connect the frame to the panel after you have the wood sheet cut to the correct size and the holes for rails and stiles of the door frame are predrilled. This is a easy project that doesn't require a lot of carpentry expertise, provided you follow the correct procedures and use the right tools.

Begin by setting up a workstation near the doorway with two sawhorses and a 2-by-4 frame lumber at each end of the table. Lay the entire sheet of plywood flat atop the sawhorses, using the marks from the measurement process to guide you to cut. Mark the lines using the help of a utility knife, a drywall square or another metal straight edge. This will provide a guideline for the saw blade, and will help to prevent splintering during cutting the plywood.

Wear eye protection and use a circular or table saw with a blade that has a fine-toothed edge to cut along the score line. Sand the edges of the panels with 120-grit paper to smooth it out and remove any burrs. After the sanding, apply a layer of wood sealer on the plywood panels and let dry according to the instructions of the manufacturer.

Install the hinges on the door frame. If you're using a T-hinge make holes in the exterior side of your door to accommodate the strap portion of the hinges. Then, screw the outside hinge to the frame using a screwdriver. Repeat the process for every hinge on the inside of your door. Be cautious not to tighten them too much, or the door could move.

If you have a single T-hinged outside door, you can make it easier for the latch to close by fishing wire through the loops of the exterior hinges. Fold a small piece of make a half-way tie, and then fish it through the two holes on the outside of the door. Then, twist the wires to secure the door.

Install the Plywood

With the measurements you made using the measurements you took, put the plywood in the door opening. Move the header (top) of the frame and the sill (bottom). Utilize a level to make 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 it is needed and continue the process until the header and sill are even.

Once the plywood is inside the frame, fasten it with stainless steel hinge bolts and wings nuts. It's a good idea make use of a screw gun with an attachment for a hex-head to keep the head from being stripped of the screws.

While you're at it, if your house was built with studs running through the doorway's height, drill hanger bolts through the plywood and into the framing studs. This is a much easier job than making the hole with a saw for drywall.

After installing the plywood determine the width and height of the door opening. If necessary, trim your bottom plywood to be a little higher than the height of the door frame. Cut two pieces of framing lumber 1-by-6 as braces for the upper and lower edges. Cut along the lines marked on your plywood with a circular blade fitted with teeth that are finely tipped. Wear eye protection. Remove any splinters from the cuts using a sanding block.

After you have the two braces in place Attach each brace to the plywood with a pair of finishing nails 2 inches long. Counter sink all the nail heads when you're done. Seal the braces and the plywood with a quality wood sealer, like this wipe on polyurethane from Minwax.

Replacement-Doors-300x200.jpgIf the door is too large for your doorway, you can put in some decorative molding to fill in the gap between the door and jamb or resize the opening. In many cases, however, it is cheaper and more convenient to buy an entirely new door. It also solves any issues you might have encountered with your original door even if it was damaged or no longer fitted the opening.

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