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pyotr filipivich

on Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:45:27 -0400 typed in
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On Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:25:17 -0700, pyotr filipivich
wrote:

Greetings

I'm intending to add a two foot square window to a shed which is
being converted into shop space. The wall is load bearing, there is a
loft and the joist holding that up are attached to the studs I'll have
to cut.
So, header to spread the load. I'm reading about they need to be
wide (tall) enough: And they run from six to 10".
Recommendations?

Studs ? You need to cut more than 1 stud for a 2 ft. opening ?

If I am going to do a "proper frame up" I need at least 23 1/2" +
2* 1.5" = 26 1/2". Due to the original construction, cutting the one
stud leaves me with a gap 26 1/4". (Cutting the other stud give me ~
45" and I can fit something in there.)

How long is the span that you are creating ?
... has this one already been discussed .. to death ?

Yes.

John T.
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pyotr filipivich
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