Using 4 inch barrel bolts secure your panels to the frame.
How to cover up windows for hurricane.
Since the primary danger presented during the hurricane isn t the water or wind itself but rather the things flying around in it taping does little to help.
Pick plywood sheets that are at least 5 8 inch 1 6 cm thick.
When measuring horizontally measure inside the window s exterior trim.
Your best options for hurricane window protection.
First place your plywood piece inside of your window frame.
Windows with vinyl siding for homes with vinyl siding make sure to measure the space you need to cover.
Make a mark on the home exterior through each of the holes you drilled to show the locations for the lag screws.
Make sure the panels are roughly 15 inches apart from each other.
Long story short don t tape up your windows with xs before a hurricane.
2 cut a piece of plywood that is 8 inches 20 cm higher and wider than the window.
Drill anchor holes around the edge.
Time and resources will vary depending on how you choose to protect your windows during a hurricane.
If covering particularly large windows create boards to line up across the window.
When many consider boarding up those windows too much trouble and attempt to cut corners they inadvertently set themselves up for greater trouble.
Install the plywood covers before a storm with bolts screws window clips or barrel bolts every 12 inches 30 cm.
Make sure the boards overlap the windows by about 4 inches on all sides.
Measure the perimeter of all your windows.
Brace the panels together using 2 x 4s.
Cut your boards to size.
The trim won t be stable enough to withstand storms.
Make sure to drill holes into the studs of your home.
Windows measuring 3 feet x 4 feet and smaller will use 1 4 inch lag screws 2 1 2 inches long.
Use thicker 3 8 inch lag screws 3 inches long around large windows.
Cut the plywood so that it extends 8 inches 20 cm past the window in every direction.
Have a helper hold the plywood in place at the window to be covered.