Project Zomboid building recipes (Build 42)
Every wall, frame, door, gate, fence and floor you can build in Build 42, with the skill it needs, the materials and tools for each piece and how much damage it takes. Straight from the game's own build recipes.
Walls and wall frames
Walls stand on tile edges. Most are built on a wall frame and upgraded level by level; "Built on" lists what each one can be built on or upgraded from.
| Piece | Skill | Materials (each) | Tools | Health | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden wall · Lv1 | Carpentry 2 | 2 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | 450 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame |
| Wooden wall frame | Carpentry 2 | 2 planks, 2 nails | Hammer | 50 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Wooden wall · Lv2 | Carpentry 4 | 2 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | 550 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame, Wooden wall · Lv1 |
| Wooden wall · Lv3 | Carpentry 6 | 2 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | 650 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame, Wooden wall · Lv1, Wooden wall · Lv2 |
| Log wall | None | 4 logs, 4 rope, twine or ripped sheets | None | 500 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Stone wall | Masonry 2 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 6 stone blocks | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Brick wall · Lv1 | Masonry 2 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 clay bricks | Mason's trowel | 500 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Brick wall · Lv2 | Masonry 5 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 clay bricks | Mason's trowel | 800 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Metal wall · Lv1 | Metalworking 3 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 3 small metal sheets, 4 welding rods | None | 700 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame |
| Metal wall frame | Metalworking 2 | 1 blowtorch fuel (uses), 3 metal bars, 2 welding rods | None | 100 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Metal wall · Lv2 | Metalworking 5 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 4 small metal sheets, 4 welding rods | None | 800 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame, Metal wall · Lv1 |
Door frames
A door frame takes the place of one wall piece. Hang a door in it afterwards.
| Piece | Skill | Materials (each) | Tools | Health | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden door frame · Lv1 | Carpentry 2 | 4 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Wooden door frame · Lv2 | Carpentry 4 | 4 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Wooden door frame · Lv3 | Carpentry 6 | 4 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Log door frame | None | 3 logs, 3 rope, twine or ripped sheets | None | 500 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Stone door frame | Masonry 2 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 stone blocks | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Brick door frame · Lv1 | Masonry 2 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 clay bricks | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Brick door frame · Lv2 | Masonry 5 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 clay bricks | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Metal door frame · Lv1 | Metalworking 3 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 4 metal bars, 4 welding rods | None | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Metal door frame · Lv2 | Metalworking 5 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 4 metal bars, 4 welding rods | None | Nothing: build it directly |
Doors
Doors hang in a door frame of any material.
| Piece | Skill | Materials (each) | Tools | Health | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden door · Lv1 | Carpentry 3 | 4 planks, 4 nails, 2 door hinges, 1 doorknob | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Wooden door · Lv2 | Carpentry 5 | 4 planks, 4 nails, 2 door hinges, 1 doorknob | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Wooden door · Lv3 | Carpentry 7 | 4 planks, 4 nails, 2 door hinges, 1 doorknob | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Metal door · Lv1 | Metalworking 3 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 3 small metal sheets, 4 welding rods, 2 door hinges, 1 doorknob | None | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Metal door · Lv2 | Metalworking 3 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 3 small metal sheets, 4 welding rods, 2 door hinges, 1 doorknob | None | Nothing: build it directly |
Window frames
A window frame takes the place of one wall piece. Zombies get in through windows, so keep them off the ground floor.
| Piece | Skill | Materials (each) | Tools | Health | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden window frame · Lv1 | Carpentry 2 | 2 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | 450 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame |
| Wooden window frame · Lv2 | Carpentry 4 | 2 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | 550 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame, Wooden window frame · Lv1 |
| Wooden window frame · Lv3 | Carpentry 6 | 2 planks, 4 nails | Hammer | 650 | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame, Wooden window frame · Lv1, Wooden window frame · Lv2 |
| Log window frame | None | 4 logs, 4 rope, twine or ripped sheets | None | 500 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Stone window frame | Masonry 2 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 5 stone blocks | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Brick window frame · Lv1 | Masonry 2 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 clay bricks | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Brick window frame · Lv2 | Masonry 5 | 2 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 clay bricks | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Metal window frame · Lv1 | Metalworking 3 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 3 small metal sheets | None | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame | |
| Metal window frame · Lv2 | Metalworking 5 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 4 small metal sheets | None | Wooden wall frame, Metal wall frame, Metal window frame · Lv1 |
Double doors and gates
Every buildable double gate is four tiles wide: plan the opening before the walls.
| Piece | Skill | Materials (each) | Tools | Health | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden double door | Carpentry 4 | 8 planks, 8 nails, 4 door hinges, 2 doorknobs | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Metal double gate | Metalworking 5 | 10 blowtorch fuel (uses), 10 metal pipes, 4 door hinges, 4 scrap metal, 10 welding rods | None | Nothing: build it directly |
Fences and railings
Fences stand on tile edges like walls. Low ones are railings for roof decks and balconies.
| Piece | Skill | Materials (each) | Tools | Health | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden fence · Lv1 | Carpentry 3 | 2 planks, 2 nails | Hammer | 250 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Wooden fence · Lv2 | Carpentry 5 | 2 planks, 2 nails | Hammer | 350 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Wooden fence · Lv3 | Carpentry 7 | 2 planks, 2 nails | Hammer | 450 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Log fence | None | 2 logs, 2 rope, twine or ripped sheets | None | 200 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Stick fence | None | 6 long sticks or saplings, 2 rope, twine or ripped sheets | None | 200 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Low brick wall | Masonry 5 | 1 concrete (bucket or bag), 2 clay bricks | Mason's trowel | 400 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Metal fence · Lv1 | Metalworking 3 | 2 blowtorch fuel (uses), 2 metal bars, 2 welding rods | None | 250 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Metal fence · Lv2 | Metalworking 5 | 2 blowtorch fuel (uses), 2 metal bars, 2 welding rods | None | 450 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Metal pole fence | Metalworking 3 | 2 blowtorch fuel (uses), 3 metal pipes, 2 welding rods | None | 350 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Wire fence | Metalworking 3 | 2 blowtorch fuel (uses), 2 metal pipes, 1 scrap metal, 1 wire, 2 welding rods | None | 200 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Tall metal fence | Metalworking 3 | 5 blowtorch fuel (uses), 5 metal pipes, 2 scrap metal, 5 welding rods | None | 450 | Nothing: build it directly |
| Tall wire fence | Metalworking 3 | 4 blowtorch fuel (uses), 3 metal pipes, 4 scrap metal, 3 wire, 5 welding rods | None | 400 | Nothing: build it directly |
Floors
Floors are one tile each. Upper levels need a floor under every tile you stand on.
| Piece | Skill | Materials (each) | Tools | Health | Built on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wooden floor · Lv1 | Carpentry 1 | 1 plank, 1 nail | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Wooden floor · Lv2 | Carpentry 2 | 1 plank, 1 nail | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Wooden floor · Lv3 | Carpentry 4 | 1 plank, 1 nail | Hammer | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Brick tile floor | None | 1 concrete (bucket or bag), 4 clay tiles | Mason's trowel | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Metal floor | None | 1 blowtorch fuel (uses), 1 small metal sheet, 1 welding rod | None | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Gravel | None | 1 gravel bag | None | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Dirt | None | 1 dirt bag | None | Nothing: build it directly | |
| Sand | None | 1 sand bag | None | Nothing: build it directly |
Reading the table
- Materials are for one piece: one wall edge, one fence edge, one floor tile. Upgrading a wall costs the listed materials again for the new level.
- Blowtorch fuel is counted in uses of a blowtorch.
- Health is how much damage the piece takes before it breaks, where the game lists it.
- Numbers come from the Build 42 build recipes in the game's scripts. Servers can change them with mods or sandbox settings.
Planning a whole base? The planner totals every material for each build stage, and the base guide covers stairs, storage, power and defence.
Plan it before you build it. PZ Blueprint adds these up for your whole base, stage by stage, from the same game data.
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