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Install Structural Support Beam

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Under Staircase Makeover | DEMO DAY

What happens here

The homeowner identifies that the previous closet wall contained a load-bearing beam, which was missed during initial assessment. To safely create the desired open space for the butler's pantry, a new structural solution is implemented. This involves cutting two 2x10 pieces of lumber to length and securing them together with screws to create a robust header beam. New vertical jack studs are installed on either side of the opening to support this new beam, transferring the load safely. Existing electrical wires are carefully relocated and secured within the new framing. This step is critical for the structural integrity of the home while opening up the space for the beverage bar and storage.

Goal: Install a new header beam and jack studs to provide structural support for the wall opening, replacing the previously load-bearing structure.

Tools and materials

  • Cordless Drill/Driver DeWalt
  • Framing Nailer DeWalt
  • Hammer
  • Level
  • Measuring Tape
  • Miter Saw DeWalt
  • Pencil/Marker
  • Safety Glasses
  • 2x10 Lumber Unspecified
  • Framing Nails Unspecified
  • Wood Screws Unspecified

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crap perfect this is a perfect example of just having I can do attitude having the right attitude and we could solve any problem here's a perfect example this right here is a support beam this is particular every HDTV show where they're like hey let's take down this wall open the room up that's what's happening here that's supporting the upper structure these are the studs that are coming next to it they are running well these are I believe 16 no these are twelve footers twelve footers going up there now to solve this problem this is actually perfect practice for one day finally we need to take down a wall and put a support view this is my perfect practice he's have to practice doing this in a 6-foot manner as opposed to you know a 12 or 16-foot matter so here's what we're gonna do we're gonna cut this down there and there and all of this is gonna be gone now since we're gonna cut it there this is exactly what's going on on top right here these are steps that are done or stopping and sitting on top of this beam I am going to pick up a fresh board this is a lily by two by twelve and I'm gonna run it across and secure it into this stud here and then that will be our supporting piece for the top now we're gonna make sure it sits and it's anchored properly but then at that point it will open everything up it'll be structurally sound and then we can patch everything up with drywall so solving problems that's where we're in the business for solving problems all right so I got the lumber I got a box of framing nails the three and a quarter inch if you don't have a framing gun no worries just two screws just use like at least the three inch screws and most importantly I got energy that's sponsored but if you guys have a connection get a Red Bull sponsor let me know why you might thank you in the words of John molecular buddy safety third and that is how you but Abbi mother

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