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While all modern homes are built with sufficient framing, older homes, additions (especially ones built without a permit) and arched doorways should be double-checked before you start drilling. A stud finder is not sufficient. You can check to see if you have a header by cutting out a 2-inch by 2-inch section of drywall approximately 6 inches above the doorway to make sure you can see the beam. Also, at every interval that you will be attaching the barn door track — this includes the extension beyond the door opening — you should have either a stud or a wood block underneath the drywall to add sufficient support. Drywall anchors are not advised in lieu of wood blocking, because they are not made to withstand heavy use and can potentially come out of the wall. Permitting. You should ensure that your city does not require a permit for the installation of a barn door. Some cities mandate that any home improvement costing more than $500 requires a permit; others require sign-off by a structural engineer (particularly with adding large, heavy, double-hung barn doors). Although this may sound like an unnecessary step, having a nonpermitted door can cause you problems down the road with s...
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