Emergency Board Up Services

Homeowners have the option of applying the boards themselves with whatever material happens to be lying around the house, or they can hire a company that specializes in providing this service. When you anticipate a period of non-vacancy at your residence as a result of a natural or man-made disaster, it is critical to take the necessary precautions to protect and secure your property. If you seal off any and all entryways and openings on your property, the likelihood of vandalism and property damage will be reduced.

How exactly does one board up a house?

If the siding of the house is not made of masonry, the quickest and easiest way to board up an abandoned home is to nail plywood directly to the siding of the house. You could also try nailing into the wooden window frames, but you'll need to be extremely careful not to crack the glass while you're doing it.

What is the purpose of the police boarding up a house?

The police are granted a variety of legal authorizations that allow them to forcibly enter premises. In order to maintain order and prevent a disturbance, the police have the authority to enter a building by force if necessary. The protection of a human life or limb, or the avoidance of significant damage to property

Why are council houses often left empty and boarded up?

The shutters are there to prevent squatters, looters (lead and copper pipes, etc.), children, arsonists, and other undesirables from entering the building.

How can you make a makeshift patch for a house window that has been broken?

Tapes such as duct tape, masking tape, or packing tape can be used to cover the cracks. This will hold the glass together and prevent any further damage to the window until you can get a replacement. Tape both sides of every crack that you find. In the event that there is too much to tape, you can cover the glass with cardboard instead.

What kind of a thickness of wood must be used to secure a window?

The thickness of the plywood should be 1/2 inch for window openings, 5/8 inch for door openings, and 3/4 inch for openings in sliding doors and French doors. When dealing with extremely large window openings, it may be necessary to use either 5/8" or 3/4". Every hole needs to be drilled so that bolts can fit through them.