are jacks that can be set up to temporarily hold up the second floor, while
the wall is modified to have a window placed in it, with all appropriate
headers and extra studs. But, I can't say as to how much damage these may
do to a floor, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are not very nice to any
expensive flooring that may be underneath them.
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Ian Skinner
Web Programmer
BloodSource
www.BloodSource.org
Sacramento, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Small [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 12:20 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Installing a new fireplace
Anybody on the list ever installed a new window in a load-bearing wall where
there was no window before? I just bought a new gas fireplace and I plan on
installing it in a wall with no presently existing window or opening, on the
bottom floor ofa tow-story house. I am sure I can do all of the work
myself, but I am concerned about suporting the second story when cutting
through two of the studs that support it. I've know that I should support
it, but I am wondering about the best way to do so. Is there a floor jack
or anything like that I can use in a finished houe so I don't tear up the
floor? Anybody have any advice at all about doing this?
Thanks,
Matt Small
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