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Safer Deck Stairs
Many decks are not designed or built to accommodate the additional weight of the stairs. One solution is to add two new footings and posts with a new header to help carry the load.
Maximize Insulation in Minimum Headers
Alternative code-approved header designs for better energy performance.
Why Is There an Angled Header Over My Door?
Diagonal braces above openings in bearing walls are old-fashioned but still functional solutions.
Engineered Headers
Weyerhaeuser Parallam PSL beams are quick to install and offer strong support.
Balloon-Frame Remodel
In balloon-framed walls, the studs are continuous from the mudsill all the way to the top plates on the uppermost floor where the rafters rest.
The Right Header for Every Wall
Several code-approved options beyond the standard double 2x12 save material and energy.
How to Lay Out and Frame a Rough Opening for a Door
In this video, Scott Grice shares his method for laying out and framing rough door openings efficiently.
Engineered lumber goes outdoors
Available in headers, beams, and posts, iLevel makes Wolmanized PSLs that resist rot and insects
Garage-Header Installation Made Easy
Leverage your truck's rack for support so you can handle heavy beams with ease.
A New Header for an Old Wall
Forget the jacks and temporary framing; install the two-piece header one half at a time.

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