Need a bit of advice about some double doors that I'm hoping to have put into a supporting wall...
The wall currently has a single door that I intend to extend. I've had a qualified carpenter (came recommended) out - he suggested that since it's a supporting wall he could (and I'm not quoting exactly here!) extend the support above the door by putting a 4x9 on its side. He said this is how a timber framed house is constructed...
Does anyone with experience think that this is sufficent to maintain support??? I only ask as I am completely clueless about this!!
The wall currently has a single door that I intend to extend. I've had a qualified carpenter (came recommended) out - he suggested that since it's a supporting wall he could (and I'm not quoting exactly here!) extend the support above the door by putting a 4x9 on its side. He said this is how a timber framed house is constructed...
Does anyone with experience think that this is sufficent to maintain support??? I only ask as I am completely clueless about this!!