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  • pat mcginty
    New Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 2

    #1

    garage door header

    I currently have 2 8x7 garage doors , I am changing it to a 16x7 door ,and need to replace the header . I was curious to see if I can use 2 2x10's or do I have to use 2 2x12's for a 16 foot span.
  • HayZee518
    Deity
    • Jul 2004
    • 8747

    #2
    does the header carry any weight? other than the roof?

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    • pat mcginty
      New Member
      • Aug 2007
      • 2

      #3
      There are living quarters above th garage , it has a gable end roof .

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      • HayZee518
        Deity
        • Jul 2004
        • 8747

        #4
        what's the width of the existing header? if it's 10 then use a 16 ft 10. all the weight is to be supported at the ends with no middle support. what about an engineered header? 16 ft is a long distance without a center support.

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