Walls and Ceilings - closet opening solution
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workatit
04-29-02, 02:14 PM
I am building a closet in my basement with a 6' wide bi-fold door opening.
Since I will be spanning a wide distance I was considering whether I should double up on the 2x4 header to provide additional strength. Would it make sense to glue 2 2x4's together with a 1/2 inch OSB sandwiched between, then lay the header on edge across the spanse? I would then nail short studs between the header and the top plate attached to the floor joist. Or should I lay the 2x4 flat across the spanse?
Thank you in advance for your advise.
Since I will be spanning a wide distance I was considering whether I should double up on the 2x4 header to provide additional strength. Would it make sense to glue 2 2x4's together with a 1/2 inch OSB sandwiched between, then lay the header on edge across the spanse? I would then nail short studs between the header and the top plate attached to the floor joist. Or should I lay the 2x4 flat across the spanse?
Thank you in advance for your advise.
J974
04-29-02, 08:52 PM
Always stand on edge. Good luck!