Between 4 and 5 feet the header should be built 2 inches wide and 8 inches long while a larger opening needs a header that is 2 by 12.
Garage door header spans.
Csg tj17 simpson connector guide for trus joist products.
For deeper depth parallam psl beams see the trus joist 2 2e parallam psl.
All other data is available on page 121 of the 2012 international residential code.
In an attempt to construct portal frames some garages are built with one continuous garage header extending over two or three garage door openings as shown in figure a.
Tables providing size selections for various beam spans and loading combinations for southern pine dimension lumber and southern pine glued laminated timber are available for the following applications.
Header spans are typical for a window and a patio door.
Window and door.
Window door garage door headers supporting roof wall floor loads.
And the garage door header is based on a 2 car garage door opening.
Header details 24 25 nailing on narrow face 25 allowable holes 26 bearing length requirements 26 tapered end cuts 27 multiple member.
Connections 28 29 columns 30 31 product warranty 32.
Most door frames that are 4 feet wide or less require a 2 by 6 header.
Window door garage door headers supporting roof loads only.
Our most versatile headers solution.
The span for the girder is based on the size of an average sized game room.
Anything 5 and above we always at least double cripple.
Span charts and 2012 irc building codes for girders and headers.
Some sizes may not be available in your region.
Tj 9001 installation guide for floor and roof framing with tji 110 210 230 360 and 560 joists.
On longer spans the beam may require much more bearing space as indicated by this table.
Measure the width of your door frame.
Includes span tables for all load bearing locations and the number of jack studs.
Portal frame details within the irc specify simple span headers with a maximum finished opening width of 18.
The structural ridge span represents the size of a large family room.
When in doubt use 2 by 12 inch headers.
Tj 9510 installation guide for floor and roof framing with tji s31 s33 and s47 joists east canada.