SeattleCraftsman
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I'm currently framing a wide opening between my dining room and entryway in a non-load-bearing wall. Do any of you have advice on what style of header to use to keep it from sagging in the middle?
My initial plan was to use a 2x4 laying flat with a 2x6 header above that, but it seems like overkill and only leaves me with about 4 inches for cripple studs on the top. I'm now considering using a 2x4 laying flat, then putting a pair of 2x4s on edge on top of that. That way I get the edge on strength of the lumber, but still have reasonably long cripple studs.
Thoughts?
My initial plan was to use a 2x4 laying flat with a 2x6 header above that, but it seems like overkill and only leaves me with about 4 inches for cripple studs on the top. I'm now considering using a 2x4 laying flat, then putting a pair of 2x4s on edge on top of that. That way I get the edge on strength of the lumber, but still have reasonably long cripple studs.
Thoughts?