Does anyone know what the HUD Spec. is for exterior doors and window headers? I know that a double or triple header is best but I am hearing that HUD only requires a single header.
Thanks!
HUD Spec.
Re: HUD Spec.
Depends on the span and the roof load, but you are right the minimum HUD requirement is minimal.
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mannymanbo
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Re: HUD Spec.
You are looking at this kind of backwards.
HUD only requires that the manufacturer design a home that will carry the roof snow load (and dead load) for a specific area. With that said, for most of the country, the manufacturers must design a home that can carry 20 PSF snow load.
Most manufacturers have designed side walls that when gypsum is glued and stapled to the studs, will work with a 2 x 4 laid flat to act as a header for windows up to 46" wide.
HUD only requires that the manufacturer design a home that will carry the roof snow load (and dead load) for a specific area. With that said, for most of the country, the manufacturers must design a home that can carry 20 PSF snow load.
Most manufacturers have designed side walls that when gypsum is glued and stapled to the studs, will work with a 2 x 4 laid flat to act as a header for windows up to 46" wide.
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