Can I remove these studs?
#1
07-16-16, 09:10 PM
Can I remove these studs?
Hi, I would like to remove this door, make it bigger (cut out the stud behind it) and put in an Ikea Pax wardrobe. This is the 2nd floor and above it is a truss attic.
Right beside the door frame, there are two 2x4 studs on each side that I need to remove.
Above these two studs, I see the top plate and also a black metal beam.
Do you guys think these studs are load bearing at all? I'm not removing the wall.. just two studs on each side of the door.
Thanks!
Right beside the door frame, there are two 2x4 studs on each side that I need to remove.
Above these two studs, I see the top plate and also a black metal beam.
Do you guys think these studs are load bearing at all? I'm not removing the wall.. just two studs on each side of the door.
Thanks!
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07-17-16, 01:29 AM
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Normally the studs are back to back. Those look like they're side by side..... is that correct ?
Normally the studs are back to back. Those look like they're side by side..... is that correct ?
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07-17-16, 06:51 AM
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Above these two studs, I see the top plate and also a black metal beam
If you only want a wider opening, frame it out like a patio door.
If you want to open it up from wall to wall, build it like a garage door opening.
Others will have some better advice.
