Do I Need a Header for a Barn Door

Installing a Barn Door on an Existing Wall To safely mount the door, you will need a header board to carry the load of the door without having to open the drywall to modify the studs. It’s very important that you only use clear straight lumber for the head casing.

Do you need a header board for barn doors?

Installing a Barn Door on an Existing Wall To safely mount the door, you will need a header board to carry the load of the door without having to open the drywall to modify the studs. It’s very important that you only use clear straight lumber for the head casing.

How thick should a header be for a barn door?

#4 – Door gap or not enough clearance for molding In other words, the header board is 3/4″ thick and that is exactly how big the gap is between the molding and our door.