DYI French Door Header Install

How to install a header, by yourself. Framing. Opening up a wall. Installing a beam.

[portroyalwildlife]

Yes I did benefit from this thank you sir keep up the good work

[farraway-syog]

So your header dropped down after you remove the clamps?

[NicholasKerzman]

If the 2x10's are 1 1/2" wide, and the 2x4 is 3" wide, why the 1/2" plywood in the middle? Wouldn't the 2x8's together suffice?

[TyOTT-lgwq]

what is rough opening should I frame for double french doors, size 60 x80" please? Thanks

[BurtBowers]

Hey buddy does an exterior header rest on top the door or spaced least 1" gap in between door top & bottom of header?