I'm moving into a new house where the previous owners converted a two-door garage into a single large door. They removed a center support pillar and didn't adequately reinforce the structure to handle the extra weight, resulting in a sagging header. I'm considering installing a jack post where the support beam used to be and boxing it in to make it look nicer, just to prevent further sagging until I can hire a structural engineer or general contractor for a more permanent solution. Has anyone tackled this issue before or have other suggestions for stabilizing the header?
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One option is to jack up the header and then use some kind of steel plate to reinforce it. Definitely recommend getting an engineer or a contractor involved, but the repair can start with the jack and plate if that's feasible. Just remember that fixing it properly is the priority!
I actually like that approach. The last two steps you mentioned are optional if the first steps work out well!