How To Build Headers For Door And Window Opening

How to build headers for door and window openings is what this video is about. How to build a door opening will be in the near future. Today was header building only. Build your own house and save to ton of money!

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Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[DIY-Construction]

You are my favorite with mattbangwoods. I can’t help not to laugh at the notes on the envelope, that’s so funny and authentic, as long as it gets the job done 🤣🤣🤣.
Thank you for your videos

[anatoliyrubanenko]

"Let's look at the house plan" that was funny lmao

[framnerdan]

Love the cut list! In Southern Alberta that would never hang around, saying that I hear wind in the background there as well.

[lonnieclemens]

I'm watching and learning. Thank you very much.

[michaelmcguire]

Like the video that's the way I've done a lot of headers in the past always sandwich OSB between but I like to use Liquid nail as well as nails

[zarrahkat]

.. . . does math on envelope - hired.

Excellent video!!

The camera work makes me feel like I am actually doing the work myself - although you probably need a new phone every 6 months.

[ubcphilco]

I have a question, but first, I was taught that not only does the 1/2" plywood/OSB provide the extra thickness to make it 31/2" the plywood sandwiched in between also acts for structural stability against downforce especially over longer spans. What is your suggestion for long spans such as 10' or 12' for material to use in between the 2X12s?

[.VAC]

Use wood glue. Clamp tightly, checking for squareness. Fasteners should be in vertical alignment. Forces act at the top and bottom of beams. This V pattern thing is folklore. For headers over 36 inches or so use bolts, or the equivalent modern structural screws (FastenMaster, GRK, etc). If nailing, hand hammer (not nail gun). The goal is to get the pieces to compose a single moment and you can come close with attention to detail. No fasteners within 2 inches of end (to avoid splitting in shear area). And do not assemble and store. Build as needed and fasten into place to avoid twist and warp.

Yeah sure, over a 32-inch window in a single story house not a big deal. But for larger openings and/or multiple stories you really need a header to perform.

[benodell]

Nice job what the thickness for the OSB I'm going to build a header.

[Joel.Invictus]

Nice video, man. You deserve that cold Heineken...uh, "protein shake" for all that hard work.

[TripPiper]

Would two 2x6 headers stacked on top of each other be the same as a 2x12 header?Or would be like a 2x12 header with a split in the middle ?

I’m trying to correct a problem done by a previous builder. Even though I have a support wall up I just don’t want to remove the header that is installed

[TheExcellentLaborer]

Price of material is going up fast! How will you save money on your project?

[brentthebloodhound]

very good video. You are very good at this!

[jasondeleon]

You should wear a go pro on hat or head. You videos have really helped me on my builds and knowledge.

[christopherdekonstrukt]

I'd like to make a box header out of 3/4" plywood as I could leave 1/2" in the middle for rigid insulation and then fill entire space from top of rough opening to top plate, eliminating short cripples. I'd have to stagger my breaks as plywood comes in 8' lengths and the header above the garage is 8' 6". Don't know if it would pass code or not. Be more expensive but would eliminate the bowing and seasonal movement of dimensional lumber.

[janicebergman]

Great information and very clearly explained. One suggestion, have someone do the videoing for you so it isn't so shaky and too close, but like I said, great video!!

[johnberndt]

So for a 2x6 wall would I just use a second piece of filler strip and a third 2x12. I am installing a patio door on my trailer house, I see all the current windows have a single 2x6 for the headers seems wrong to me.

[didomilan]

Why do the nails have to be done in a w diagonal pattern? Just why, thanks. Good info.

[christopherdekonstrukt]

I'm replacing my dining room to garage door, whoever sold me the house put in a 24" interior door. I bought a 32" entrance door that's insulated as the garage isn't. All my heat is escaping out that door in the winter.

[irietropicals]

It would be awesome to work aside with you to learn and absorb your skills