FAQ

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Will the pre-drilled holes line up with the studs in my wall?
While wall studs are generally also placed every 16”, it’s not guaranteed that they’ll line up perfectly with the pre-drilled
mounting holes in the rail. Even if they do, you’ll likely find it difficult to perfectly center the rail above your door
opening. Check the location of your studs and their spacing before starting. You’ll likely find that a header will be needed
for satisfactory installation.
How do I install the header in existing construction?
There are a couple of ways you can install a header:
1) The easiest and most common method is to mount a piece of lumber over the drywall, secured to the underlying
header and/or wall studs using lag bolts or wood screws. Once it’s hung you can paint the header to match your wall
color or your door trim for a finished look.
2) Cut away the drywall to the size of the header board and secure it to the underlying header and/or wall studs using
lag bolts or wood screws. To maintain a flush-wall look, you’ll have to mortise or block in the header, then replace the
drywall.
Do I need to remove the Casing Molding?
You need to consider the depth of the casing molding when planning your header. If you leave the casing molding in on
the door opening then your header will need to project far enough to allow your door to clear the casing molding as the
door slides.