Actually, when I came to evaluate the wall situation in which I,m going to upgrade from 32 inches door to 36 inches door.
Here is what I found: 2x4 above the jack studs and a 2x10 header above that flat 2x4 .
What made this person did not use the 2x10 header directly above the jack studs
2007-03-11 19:49:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
he may need to raise the header for horizontal metal traps which tie the two walls on both sides of the opening.
2007-03-11 19:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a fairly common framing process the use of a 2x4 laying flat spaces the two header pieces the width of the wall. saves alittle time cutting 1/2 inch plywood for a spacer. on a opening that small the extra strength isn't needed
2007-03-12 07:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by Larry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋