Doors and Windows - Install Patio Door
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diz71266
01-26-07, 09:31 AM
Objective is to install a 6' patio door at a location where a typical 32" door exists.Tricky part is its in a block foundation. the door wil barely fit between the cement patio and the sill/header of the first floor of the house. my only concern is hoe to reinforce the header over the new door opening. Would I have to cut back the floor joists,and double up the existing header? Obviously I realize in order to do this I would need to build a temp wall to support joists while cutting.
XSleeper
01-26-07, 07:36 PM
Is the entire house made of block? Is that what you mean by "tricky?" Are there interior 2x4 framed walls?
It's hard to give you specific advice without seeing a picture, or without seeing the ceiling, the blocks, and doing some measuring. But in a nutshell, you will need to totally remove and replace the old header. Your header will be at least 4" longer than your new door is wide. It must have a king stud on each side (that runs from top plate to bottom plate), and a jack stud (or trimmer) underneath the header on each side.
It's hard to give you specific advice without seeing a picture, or without seeing the ceiling, the blocks, and doing some measuring. But in a nutshell, you will need to totally remove and replace the old header. Your header will be at least 4" longer than your new door is wide. It must have a king stud on each side (that runs from top plate to bottom plate), and a jack stud (or trimmer) underneath the header on each side.