Handyman services

2026-11-03

Boarding and Securing Buildings or Structures : i . The exact openings to be boarded will be determined by the TFL staff member at the location . In general , the TFL staff member who has ordered the board up will divide the properties into two ( 2 ) categories : a . Category 1 : Only board the window / doors / access points identified as open to trespass , or which require additional security . This may include basement , first floor , second floor access points and all accessory buildings , e . g . garages and sheds . All exterior openings deemed open to trespass by the TFL staff members must be entirely covered and secured from the outside . This includes any opening a six ( 6 ) inch ball could pass through . Securing materials shall be fastened through the framework / brick mold with the approved tamperproof screws of Type W for wood or Type S for steel and applied to a maximum of eight ( 8 ) inches on center . b . Category 2 : On occasion the Contractor will be instructed by a TFL staff member to board all accessible openings using 2x4 framing over the standard plywood . This will be accomplished by cutting the standard plywood to the size of the opening , then placing a 2x4 at the sill horizontally over the plywood to include covering the brick mold , a 2x4 at the midline of the window opening horizontally over the plywood , and one at the top of the window opening over the plywood . All 2x4 ’ s and the plywood between shall be secured using 3 / 8 inch by seven - inch lag bolts into King studs . ii . All openings are to be sealed using security type screws , or prior approved equal , at least two ( 2 ) inches in length and secured on all four sides with multiple screws of this brand / type . This shall be done in such a fashion as to make removal difficult . Whenever possible , boards should fit inside the frame or be recessed into brick mold so that screws penetrate jambs . iii . When being solicited to perform the boarding and securing of building ( s ) as per this Technical Specification , all quote pricing submitted shall consider the following : a . number of openings to be boarded , including doors . b . the openings are to be classified as Category 1 and / or Category 2 ( in the case of sliding glass doors or larger openings they must be listed individually and numbered ); and c . identify if there is a 2nd story to the building ( s ) to be boarded .

Minnesota

2026-04-29