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    Jun 24, 2009, 02:39 PM

    Chuck,
    I measure basement gave me 12 ft and from and my room from where the opening to the window gave me 13ft and up stairs gave me 13 ft so it a load Bearing wall right
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    Jun 24, 2009, 11:39 PM

    That it is. U need a header to support the ceiling beams. Put up temporary wall until after header is installed.

    Header should be double 2 x 10 supported by 2 jack studs on each side. Make header 7'' longer than opening.

    The jack studs can be put inside existing wall and made flush to wall for closets.

    Good luck

    Chuck
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