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11-29-03, 05:20 PM

MoLeMaN

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I am trying to board up a broken window in a door. The window is 2' x 3'. My major problem is that it is a metal door, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to get the board into it. I'm not concerned with the appearance of the door. I will be replacing it as soon as I have the extra $. Thanks

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11-30-03, 08:50 AM

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Hello & welcome to the forums.

For a quick fix I'd just cut my plywood about 2" larger than the broken window and either predrill pilot holes for your screws in the door, or use self tapping metal screws to attach it over the opening. Hope that helps.

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