The issue of beams, or headers, over windows and doors is somewhat complex. The size and number of the framing members used to create the beam depend on the load that’s pressing down on top of ...

The issue of beams, or headers, over windows and doors is somewhat complex. The size and number of the framing members used to create the beam depends on the load that is pressing down on top of ...

Girder/header/beam: In wood-frame construction, a heavy horizontal member is called a girder if it's below floor level, a header if it's over a door or window, and a beam if it's pretty much ...