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Old 03-26-2021, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
To cut an opening in an exterior wall, you will need a drawing stamped by a licensed engineer. I would ask a few small general contractors if they will do the drawing and get it stamped for a fee. If you hire an engineer directly, it will probably be expensive. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by ton80 View Post
Rustyp.
I already provided advice about how to find the construction detail and other considerations in post #12. House construction details are generally done using a suite of construction details located near the back of the house plans package. If the CYV has an existing slider unit, there should be a construction detail drawing showing the construction details. These details have been developed by the national and local building codes and are therefore "approved". They do not need an additional stamp by a licensed structural engineer.
The plan submitted to the county building dept. for this revamp work needs to specify how the sill to slab and top plate and header to trusses connections will be done.
See post #12 for other details that you need to consider.

OP have you checked your plans for these construction details?
I see where I went astray. Post #5 by retiredguy says OP needs a stamp. Thanks