working with a load bearing wall

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08-16-05, 08:15 AM

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working with a load bearing wall

Not sure if this is the correct forum for this question. I plan on building a interior window (view thru?) from my kitchen into my dining room. Size will be approximately 50in. X 30 in. The wall I am going thru however is a load bearing wall. Do I have to do extensive bracing for this project or is it small enough that no extra support needs to be added. hope this is clear.

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08-16-05, 10:22 AM

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working with a load bearing wall

Since it is a loadbearing wall, you will have to have a header over the opening. This is the same thing as any other door or window opening. Interior or exterior makes no difference.

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08-16-05, 12:00 PM

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Good. But is ther some guideline as to how big the header has to be - or will a 2X4 be adequate? I am thinking of doubling up the 2X4 for the header, and then doubling up the studs on either side. Does this make sense?

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08-16-05, 12:55 PM

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More like a double 2x10 or 2x12 header...

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