I have bedroom closet 9x2 that is framed for two 4 foot openings. I am considering changing it to single 6 foot opening.
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The reason I want to do that is I want to install a closet organizer which has a cabinet in the middle and the framing between the two openings would restrict use of the cabinet drawers. I have done some framing and drywall work myself in the past. So basically what would need to be done is to add about 16” of framing onto each side of the existing openings and remove in middle part of the framing.
My question is, is the framing in the middle supporting the existing header and would a whole new header need to be installed (which would be any more work than I would want to take on)? In this type of closet frame does the header span the entire length of the two openings? Or does the middle piece run all the way up to the ceiling joists and there are two separate headers attached to that for each opening?
The reason I want to do that is I want to install a closet organizer which has a cabinet in the middle and the framing between the two openings would restrict use of the cabinet drawers. I have done some framing and drywall work myself in the past. So basically what would need to be done is to add about 16” of framing onto each side of the existing openings and remove in middle part of the framing.
My question is, is the framing in the middle supporting the existing header and would a whole new header need to be installed (which would be any more work than I would want to take on)? In this type of closet frame does the header span the entire length of the two openings? Or does the middle piece run all the way up to the ceiling joists and there are two separate headers attached to that for each opening?
