Depending on the type of header you’re installing, there are a couple of ways to get the header into position. They can be pretty heavy, so make it as easy on yourself as you can. If you’re using a “sandwich”-type header, you pretty much have to have it all assembled before putting it into place.

• What Is A Header Beam
• Framing Flush Header

What Is A Header Beam

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Framing Flush Header

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