How To Build Window and Door Headers in Walls

Spike Carlsen
Wooden headers provide the structural support that allows you to install windows and doors without weakening walls. Read an overview of How To Build Window and Door Headers in Walls.
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How To Build Window and Door Headers in Walls: Engineered Lumber
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Engineered Lumber
Engineered plywood and composite beams. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some look like tall wooden I-beams; others are shaped like conventional lumber but are composed of plywood or oriented strand board. Again, as depth increases, so does strength.

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