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[#27] Posted: 01/31/2012 - 08:45:15 AM
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Quote: Originally posted by Jim Baird

Do you mean that the door hits the header?


Yup.
I'm going look again tonight before I get kicked out of there.

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[#28] Posted: 01/31/2012 - 1:27:02 PM
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There is considerable weight represented by the four parallel walls that comprises the two skylight openings. That combined with too little rigidity in the framing or some load path omission.

I understand Chad's view but I agree with Jim.

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[#29] Posted: 01/31/2012 - 5:54:46 PM
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So much for the trip back.

Upon further review, the play stands as called. Who the hell knows?

Thanks for the input.

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[#30] Posted: 04/10/2012 - 9:04:13 PM
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I would consider using a strong magnet. Did they screw they overscrew drywall?

always use minimum fasteners for drywall, around headers especially.

I know, that may not be the root of the problem. but would help moving forward.

 
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