J. Clarke wrote:
....snip


Yes, you do. So what? So you're saying that using a 2x12 header instead of
a 2x10 is going to make the house fall down? If not then what are you
saying?


Damn! there is going to be a lot of ****ed housing contractors around
here if they have to stop using doubled 2x12 lintels in the 3ft wide
doorways and windows under 6-8ft wide ... way oversized! - especially on
the non-bearing walls! Hey, Joe! saw me up a 1/2doz of 5"inch
cripples will ya? :-)

Ed