Whatever you do, as far as hiring a structural to evaluated your situation
or if you self perform, consider using a steel flitch plate, instead of
2-by's. I reworked a room, taking out windows and installing two 8 foot
sliding doors, and used a flat bolted up to the header over each door.
Putting the steel flat on edge provides huge strength, if it is secured to a
chunk of wood, with minimal intrusion and a reasonable cost.
Jack
Mechanical Enginerd
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