| The first thing to learn on how to board up windows | | | | sold in sheets four foot by eight foot. You might |
| on a brick house is that you need to start by | | | | have to use more than one sheet for a large |
| counting your windows and then measure the | | | | opening. One thing I always emphasize on how to |
| openings. Count on boarding all windows, sky lights, | | | | board up windows on a brick house is that you need |
| doors and any roof vents or places where wind could | | | | to wear goggles and gloves. |
| cause damage if it got into your house. If this is | | | | To make sure you get the right type of fasteners |
| because you are leaving your home for a time and | | | | for brick ask for help at the lumberyard, hardware |
| do not want your windows broken, you do not have | | | | store, or home improvement center where you are |
| to be quite so fussy. | | | | buying your supplies unless you are familiar with |
| To measure each opening from the inside to the | | | | fastening heavy plywood to brick. The plywood |
| inside horizontally on the exterior trim and vertically | | | | panels have to fit very tightly because if a strong |
| starting at the sill go to the bottom of the top trim. | | | | wind gets under them they will be ripped off. |
| Add eight inches to both width and height to make | | | | Secure the panels at each corner then install the |
| sure the panel will overlap framing. | | | | remainder, space the fasteners six inches apart |
| The plywood needs to be at least 5/8 inches but | | | | starting at the center for windows four feet or |
| preferably greater exterior grade. Plywood is usually | | | | under and three inches for more than four feet. |