Title: How to Cut a Doorway Into a Solid Wall | DIY
Headings: How to Cut a Doorway Into a Solid Wall
How to Cut a Doorway Into a Solid Wall
Learn how to make an opening in a stud or masonry wall.
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Content: If you need to cut into an exterior cavity wall for a new window or a doorway, use a cavity wall header. This will provide support while retaining the cavity wall's damp-proofing function. It directs any moisture in the cavity out though weep holes in the wall. Your structural engineer will specify the strength to use. Close off the cavity at the sides of the new opening, either using cavity closers or by laying blocks. Here is some general guidance on the support needed when cutting into a wall. Consult a structural engineer for advice on the size, material and strength of header needed. Also get advice on temporary support if you wish to cut into a cavity wall. Wall type: Non-loadbearing lumber
Temporary support: