This assembly consists of a cold-formed steel header, sized per schedule detail 3, framed into a vertical wall stud. The header is secured to the jamb stud using clip angles specified per detail 7, with the bottom clip angle omitted for Type A headers. A minimum 3-inch clearance is maintained from the top and bottom of the connection to the nearest stud punch-out. Cripple studs are fastened to the top of the header using number 10 sheet metal screws spaced at 12 inches on center, typical for each header.
Members view this detail in full resolution, download the CAD files (SVG, PDF), and can adapt it in the built-in CAD editor — export DXF, DWG, or PDF.
Start membership