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Thank you everyone. I did not consider putting a king on the opposite side of the existing stud and then use two jacks to close the opening. I was planning on using 2x12 as a header for the 6' opening. One more question if you don't mind, should I build a temporary wall when I remove the...

I understand the header and cripples and all that stuff. Basically I have a 78 inch opening between two existing studs. I need to get to 72 inches. Do I double up the existing studs with king studs followed by 2 jack studs OR do I use the existing studs as the king studs and use 4 jack studs...

Hello All, I am replacing a window with exterior French doors. I have the walls torn down and there are two studs located 78 inches apart. The door going in is 72 inches. I was thinking of either putting 2 kings studs attached to the existing studs along with 2 jack studs or 4 jack studs to...