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Question by  Junebug (158)

How do you move a door in a load bearing wall?

 
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Answer by  DavidS (1517)

If you move the door, you will need to re-frame the section in and be sure that you have a sufficient enough header to and bracing to handle the weight. This goes the same for space where you want to install the door. I would check with local building codes.

 
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Answer by  Frances (16)

On a low bearing wall you have to build a header over top of the door. And use two jack studs on each side. Also use 2 pieces of 2x10 or 2x12 with a half inch insert.

 
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Answer by  AEF (519)

Very carefully. Leave the old framing in. The new door will require new framing that can bear the load. Honestly, this is something best done by a professional carpenter.

 
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Answer by  eyeguy (3760)

Once the door is taken off the hinges and the casing are removed you are left with just a normal hole. No extra bracing is needed. Once youve cut the hole for the new door nothing more has to be done.

 
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