Removing pocket door from load bearing wall
I thought removing this door would be pretty easy but I have run into two issues. First, the pocket door pocket has two sideways (flat) studs. Is this normal? I haven't been able to find info on this online. Are these structural and holding up the header or just for nailing drywall? House was built in the 70s. Second, there is a gap between the header and the ceiling. The ceiling seems to be resting on the king studs not the header because there is a fairly large gap above the header. It looks like the builders shoved a bit of plywood in the gap but it is holding no weight and is easily removed. Should I try to remedy this by shoving more wood in the gap? submitted by /u/PlentyCockroach [link] [comments]
| | I thought removing this door would be pretty easy but I have run into two issues. First, the pocket door pocket has two sideways (flat) studs. Is this normal? I haven't been able to find info on this online. Are these structural and holding up the header or just for nailing drywall? House was built in the 70s. Second, there is a gap between the header and the ceiling. The ceiling seems to be resting on the king studs not the header because there is a fairly large gap above the header. It looks like the builders shoved a bit of plywood in the gap but it is holding no weight and is easily removed. Should I try to remedy this by shoving more wood in the gap? [link] [comments] |
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