Project Zomboid: How to Board Up Windows

In the zombie-infested world of Project Zomboid, securing your shelter is paramount. While finding a safe haven is relatively straightforward, protecting it from relentless undead hordes presents a significant challenge. This guide details how to create essential barricades, starting with the fundamental boarded window.

Boarding Up Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide

To effectively barricade your windows, gather these essential items: a wooden plank, a hammer, and four nails. Once you've acquired these, simply right-click on the target window. Your character will automatically begin securing the plank. Each window supports up to four planks for enhanced protection.

Resource locations for these materials are typical: toolboxes, garages, sheds, and closets often hold hammers and nails. Planks are commonly found at construction sites or can be salvaged by dismantling wooden furniture like shelves or chairs in a pinch. Admins can utilize the "/additem" command to spawn these items.

Barricaded windows significantly hinder zombie entry compared to unguarded windows. The more planks you install, the longer it takes for zombies to breach the defense. To remove planks, right-click on them and select "Remove," requiring a claw hammer or crowbar.

Note: Larger furniture items (bookshelves, refrigerators) cannot be used as effective barricades; characters and zombies will pass through them. However, moving furniture remains a valuable skill for interior design.

More robust barricades can be constructed using metal bars or sheets, but this requires sufficient Metalworking skill.