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Originally Posted by BrianL99
As you say, he really should see the construction plans, but I'd be surprised if the Lintel didn't extend beyond the existing garage door opening. Doing it any other way, would be a very odd way to frame a home. Of course, if there's an easier/cheaper way to do things, the TV construction team has figure it out.
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I will try to attach a construction picture from 2012 for a house in Gilcrest. The lintel is supported on one half block (8 inches) on either side of the garage door opening. There is one block support for the area that has two garage door openings butting together (provides 8 inch support to both lintels). There is no way to widen the door opening without fully removing the current lentil and replacing it with a wider lentil. This would require a complete redo of any load bearing elements such as roof trusses, truss ties down straps etc.
I can not get the picture to attach on the preview. If you send me pm I can send you an email with the picture.