Installing plywood shutters

If your only choice is plywood, here's the how-to

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Posted: 05/17/2010

TAMPA - There are two methods of installing plywood over your windows:

Measure 4 to 5 inches around the outside of your entire window to cut plywood size. Then use concrete fasteners -- place them one inch from edge of plywood, and three inches from each edge of the window opening.
Have plywood cut within the jamb of the window. Using a slide-lever, drill holes into jamb of the window opening and slide bolts into the opening.

Remember that the structural integrity of your window does not protect it from a large missle impact.

You should only use plywood as a last resort. We strongly encourage the use of aluminum shutters to protect your windows during a hurricane.