Project Zomboid: How to Board Up Windows

Securing your shelter in the zombie-infested world of Project Zomboid is crucial. While finding a safe haven is the first step, fortifying it against the undead hordes is a whole different challenge. This guide focuses on a fundamental defense method: barricading windows.

Creating Basic Window Barricades in Project Zomboid

To effectively board up your windows, gather the necessary materials: one wooden plank, a hammer, and four nails. Once you've collected these, right-click the target window. Your character will automatically begin securing the plank. Each window can support up to four planks for enhanced protection.

Locating essential supplies is straightforward. Hammers and nails are typically found in toolboxes, garages, sheds, closets, and similar locations. Wooden planks are commonly discovered at construction sites, or you can salvage them by dismantling wooden furniture (shelves, chairs, etc.). Administrators can utilize the "/additem" command to spawn items directly.

Barricaded windows significantly hinder zombie access compared to unguarded windows. The more planks installed, the more time it takes for zombies to breach the defense. To remove planks, right-click the boards and select "Remove." Note that you'll need a claw hammer or crowbar to do this.

Larger furniture items (bookshelves, refrigerators) are ineffective as window barricades; characters and zombies will pass through them. While these items are unsuitable for defense, knowing how to move furniture remains a useful skill for interior arrangement.

For superior barricades, consider using metal bars or sheets, but remember that sufficient Metalworking skill is required for their construction.