Header for O/H Door in Shed

07-13-2008, 08:48 AM	#1
Burat Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Header for O/H Door in Shed I am building an 8X12 shed (live in central NJ); 7.5/12 roof; 2X4 rafters and joists. At one end (the 8 ft side), I plan to install a 5ft wide and 6 ft tall overhead door. Please advise: 1. Size of the header; 2. Size of ridge board I should use. Thank you.

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07-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
Burat Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Header for O/H Door in Shed Also, what thickness sheathing should I use for the roof, walls?

07-13-2008, 09:55 AM	#3
buletbob BUILDER / REMODELING CONT     Join Date: May 2008 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y Posts: 1,543	Header for O/H Door in Shed For a shed I would go with 2x6 Ridge and 2x6 Header, if you are running a double top plate then you can cut the lower top plate to accommodate the 2x6 header if the height is compromised. Roof and wall sheathing go with 1/2" BOB.

07-13-2008, 11:37 AM	#4
Termite Moderator     Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,520	Header for O/H Door in Shed Bob's right. There is very little structural load in a shed that small. 2x6 will cover everything. 7/16" OSB or plywood will be just fine for walls and roof sheathing.

07-13-2008, 03:46 PM	#5
Burat Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Header for O/H Door in Shed Gentlemen: thank you.

07-14-2008, 05:15 PM	#6
buletbob BUILDER / REMODELING CONT     Join Date: May 2008 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y Posts: 1,543	Header for O/H Door in Shed your quiet welcome