Board Up A Door

If a storm is moving in your direction, it is prudent to plan ahead for ways to safeguard your property, whether it be your home or your place of business. Emergency weather conditions can strike at any time and anywhere, regardless of whether you live in an area prone to hurricanes, near a river, or on a fault line.

What are the steps to boarding up my doors?

After the doors and windows of your home or place of business have been damaged, there are a few steps that need to be taken to board them up. To begin, put on some safety glasses and some thick gloves to shield your eyes and hands from potential dangers such as broken glass. It is also recommended that you wear long sleeves and pants, as well as cover any cracks in windows that haven't been completely shattered with tape or take them out entirely. If you leave a crack untreated, it has the potential to get bigger and cause further harm. Measure the window or door’s frame and cut an appropriately-sized board to cover the opening. Secure the board to the window or door frame, preferably with a power drill. You can also secure the wood by nailing it in place, though this method will take slightly more time.

Is it possible to seal off a door that leads outside?

Yes. You have the option of blocking off the entrance to the room. Whatever your reasons, the simplest and perhaps the most effective way to fill an external doorway is to block it off with cinderblocks or concrete blocks.

What other options do you have besides boarding up the doors?

Some people choose to protect their homes from further damage caused by the elements by covering them with tarps or sheets of plastic. In less severe circumstances, this may be a more cost-effective alternative to using full-on wooden boarding, which also requires less time to set up and take down. When it comes to protecting a home or business, a simple tarp will not do the trick if the openings are particularly large or if the surrounding environment is hostile. If you are concerned about additional damage being done to your building, the most prudent thing to do is to err on the side of caution and hire professional board up services.

Why should I board up the doors to my home after a storm or a fire?

The last thing you need is an even longer list of repairs coming your way if your home or business has been damaged by a storm, fire, or another event. To our regret, that is frequently the case in many situations. An initial catastrophe will leave openings that permit the elements to enter your building and cause further destruction after they have already caused havoc. You can prevent people from entering or leaving your home by blocking off their windows and doors with boards. This protects your property from the elements, including rain, wind, debris, theft, and vandalism, all of which can drive up the cost of repairs and extend the amount of time they take.

How do you unboard a door that has been boarded up?

To remove the trim boards, take a prying tool like a Halligan, hold it up against the wood frame, and have another firefighter tap it in under the boards. With just a little bit of pressure, you should be able to pry the frame away from the building while leaving the boards attached.