Board door
Cover a damaged doorway temporarily while deciding how the entrance will be restored.

Board door — protect a damaged door opening with temporary boarding, with the surrounding frame, fittings and opening condition checked.
Door boarding must account for the remaining leaf and frame, fixing positions and whether people still need a route through the building.
The detail that matters
Can the boarded doorway remain usable?
A suitable access arrangement must be agreed before work; a solid cover may prevent normal use.
Before the work
is agreed.
Can the boarded doorway remain usable?
A suitable access arrangement must be agreed before work; a solid cover may prevent normal use.
What is assessed for board door?
Door boarding must account for the remaining leaf and frame, fixing positions and whether people still need a route through the building.
Can board door be arranged after a break-in, impact or storm?
Yes. Explain what is exposed, whether the building can be occupied and whether the opening can be reached safely. The make-safe work and the later repair are then considered separately.
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