How would I board up this window if I needed to? (Photo in body text)

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RottenRott69@reddit

PLYLOX. They work great!

20 -Pack 0.5-in Panel clip https://www.lowes.com/pd/PLYLOX-20-Pack-1-25-in-Panel-Clip/5014751865

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tokenpenguin@reddit

Never seen this. Great product for weather protection but not great protection from other people.

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I drilled the brick, and inserted permanent bolts into it. I then had precisely cut plywood with matching pre-drilled holes. It held during Hurricane Ike, although the hurricane pulled my roof up and set it back down, ruining much of the interior anyway.

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tokenpenguin@reddit

This is most likely what I would do. I’d have threaded inserts with bolts and pre cut sheets to fit.

Definitely leave the bolts in the wall so they are always there when you need. Also put some grease on the threads to protect from any moisture, or getting seized. Maybe even paint the bolt heads to match a bit better if you don’t want them to be noticeable

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Gold-Mikeboy@reddit

Permanent bolts sound like a reliable solution if you're up against something as serious as a hurricane... it's good to know they held up for you, even if the rest of your place took a hit.

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skoormit@reddit

the hurricane pulled my roof up
Oh no!!!

and set it back down
Oh. Whew!

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IrwinJFinster@reddit

It set it back down 3% off!

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TheNewAmericanGospel@reddit

You could have real shutters permanently installed, just an idea.

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Ornery_Ad_9523@reddit

I second this idea, real functional shutters!

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gwhh@reddit

Buy a Manson gun

https://www.newegg.com/p/2Z4-039W-00001?item=9SIBMJCKHF6049&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic+shopping&utm_campaign=knc-googleadwords--tools%20-%20other%20power--generic%20brand-_-9SIBMJCKHF6049&source=region&srsltid=AfmBOoo22FJs6VvBtae_gjhyUQ5Pk0hMIMS5wKVaxCxtdG70DkithUFd6Vs

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Pro_2A_Guy@reddit

Maybe I'm thinking too far outside the box but, the window opens, correct? Size a sheet of plywood to fit flush on the outside. Open the window and through bolts to a plywood sheet on the inside. Not pretty on the inside but you're not screwing into the brick or anything. If you really wanted to, you could 2x4 a frame/spacer to the inside diameter of the open window between the two sheets of plywood.

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IlliniWarrior1@reddit

weakeast part of any window - and this particular window is that inset frame - that entire window would simply push in using that plywood sheet as the rammer .....

your inside brace and outer plywood sheet works if the sheet is secured to the brick >>> you use "All Thread" to fabricate long bolting from inside brace to outside sheet - it would takke time & a chainsaw to cut thru the board up .......

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Decent-Apple9772@reddit

No way I’m using two sheets at modern plywood prices. Just use a 2x4 crossbrace on the interior.

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IlliniWarrior1@reddit

first thing you do is ignore any solution suggestions that include boarding up from the inside - makes me sick every time I see that stupidity .....

study the available hurricane shutter hardware that permanently mounts to the home and is further disguised until needed >>> thats the key to a successful boarding up - eaze, speed, dependability .....

the actual board up panels can be any material from steel to reinforced poly >>> solid long term panels will only add to the home's value and the chances of it surviving whatever - no matter what you choose for board up it will need actual defending against tampering

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DannyWarlegs@reddit

Open both the top and bottom windows so that they each have a bit of space.

Run a 2x2 or 4x4 piece through each of the holes, on either side. 4 in total. 2 top, 2 bottom. Long ebough to fit through the window into the house and outside flush with the exterior wall.

Attach your plywood exterior pannel to these 4x4 scraps. Like a table with 4 stubby legs in the middle.

Inside your house, using long bolts and long 2x4s or 2x6s, and spacer scraps as needed for window trim, cut the 2xs long enough to go past the window to the next set of studs use spacers to rest on the studs if not removing window trim. If removing trim, you can rest the 2xs right on the wall.

Use bolts to attach to the 4x4 blocks and clamp the plywood "table" into place.

No exterior drilling, no interior damage, nothing that cant be fixed later.

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Decent-Apple9772@reddit

https://youtu.be/SpyXnNrt-lk?si=Km7QKKNnOWUIk4us

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Decent-Apple9772@reddit

Hell no!

Remove the screen and run a carriage bolt through a 2x4 then the plywood to the inside of the house and through a 2x4 that’s braced on the interior. Use two with big washer and tighten them down until the boards start to bow a bit.

You may need to pad the interior board to avoid damage to trim or Sheetrock.

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Existing_Opinion_834@reddit

Glass man here. If it was my house and the window is a “double hung” window I’d pull both windows out so no chance of damage to glass. If your in a hurry and don’t care about holes screw some 5/8 or 3/4 plywood one the outside. Don’t use OSB. If you want details on how to really secure it DM me. I can explain in depth.

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Latter_Article_6414@reddit

Use tapcon screws and drill the brick on the exterior.

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Japi1882@reddit

I don’t know how to explain it exactly but I feel like you can put in reusable concrete anchors so that it’s easy to bolt on the plywood as needed.

Basically like a steel threaded anchor so it wouldn’t look too out of place when you’re not using it.

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iH8MotherTeresa@reddit

Drop in anchors and lead anchors are what you're thinking of. Drill a hole, pop one in, set it and you're Gucci. You'll have an exposed female thread so it's not invisible, but they're relatively inconspicuous.

Put a fender washer and bolt through the wood (or whatever) and give it a slap it cause that baby ain't going nowhere.

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WhereDidAllTheSnowGo@reddit

OP, test on a sample brick first. You really don’t want to split the bricks

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iH8MotherTeresa@reddit

Of all the holes I've drilled in brick, rock, concrete, and more, I've never considered it splitting. That shouldn't happen if you're drilling a ¾" hole with the proper equipment. Do you mean spalling?

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WhereDidAllTheSnowGo@reddit

Spalling yes but more so OP probably hasn’t drilled as many as you nor has as good of tools

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iH8MotherTeresa@reddit

Fair point. I have a habit of assuming most everyone is capable of "simple" labor like drilling a hole in concrete lol

Well, it's not complicated but it isn't exactly commonplace for most people either. The right tools are key and it's only a little more difficult than a pilot hole in wood.

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_learned_foot_@reddit

Just so you know, I’d wager the majority of Americans have never done any sort of wood work period, so while you’re correct you’re also preaching to a confused choir.

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getapuss@reddit

It *might* be a better idea to put the tapcon screws into the mortar instead of the brick.

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Eredani@reddit

Are you trying to keep weather, animals or people out?

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DanHalen_phd@reddit

Are you trying to protect the glass or keep people out or both?

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2hat_redux@reddit (OP)

Ideally one setup could achieve both, but protecting the glass from weather is the more likely scenario.

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madpiratebippy@reddit

It looks like a double hung window- it opens on the top and the bottom, yes? You can get two peices of USB sheet and drill bolts through them so they make sort of an open sandwich. Have the inner peice rest on the lip of the windowsill to keep it up. Crack the window at the top and the bottom to attach the OSB inside and outside and then you don't have to screw anything into the masonry. You can put a crossbeam on the inside and screw it into the interior wall to prevent the OSB from leaning on the glass, giving more protection.

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MagicToolbox@reddit

I'd cut a piece of ply to fit just inside the bricks. Use "L" brackets around the perimeter and screw into the edge of the bricks. That way the masonry anchors are a little less visible from the front of the house. They are also in shear rather than tension, so smaller fasteners can be used.

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EverVigilant1@reddit

I'd need to see this from the inside. Most people put sheetboard up on the inside, not the outside.

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Accurate-Dinner2293@reddit

If the silly commercials are to be believed, just flex glue the plywood to the brick.

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Realistic-Motorcycle@reddit

I have these installed and painted to match the color of the brick with a dab a silicone.

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LittleSquat@reddit

Easy. Open window, place a board on the outside of the window, tie rope from board to a door handle on the inside.

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2hat_redux@reddit (OP)

I'm assuming you're joking because opening the windows in a scenario when you want them boarded up (e.g. a hurricane) is a terrible idea.

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