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Extreme winds can damage your home, with windows and roofs being the most vulnerable areas. The least expensive way to protect windows is by covering them with 1/2″ to 3/4″ plywood. Start by measuring the size of the window opening, then cut the plywood 1/2” smaller than the total size of the opening for an easy fit. Attach plywood to the windows with screws or special spring clips.
Measure window Cut plywood to size Attach plywood to window
Other options for protecting windows include fabric panels which weigh much less, allow light into the home, and are easier to put than plywood.
Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.
