Securing your shelter in the zombie-infested world of Project Zomboid requires more than just finding a suitable location; it demands robust defenses. One of the most fundamental ways to protect your safehouse is by barricading windows. This guide details how to effectively board up windows and enhance your base's security.

How to Barricade Windows in Project Zomboid

To barricade a window, you'll need a wooden plank, a hammer, and four nails. Once you've gathered these essential items, right-click on the target window. Your character will automatically begin securing the plank. Each window can accommodate up to four planks for increased protection.

Locating the necessary materials is key. Hammers and nails are typically found in toolboxes, garages, sheds, and closets. Wooden planks are commonly discovered at construction sites, or you can salvage them by dismantling wooden furniture like shelves and chairs. Administrators can utilize the "/additem" command to spawn items.

Barricaded windows significantly hinder zombie access. The more planks you attach, the more time it takes for the undead to breach your defenses. To remove planks, right-click on them and select "Remove." Note that you'll need a claw hammer or crowbar to do so.

Larger furniture items, such as bookshelves or refrigerators, are ineffective as window barriers in Project Zomboid. Characters and zombies will simply pass through them. However, knowing how to move furniture remains a valuable skill for interior arrangement.

While wooden planks offer basic protection, stronger barricades can be constructed using metal bars or sheets. However, this requires sufficient Metalworking skill.