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1955photo t1_j2d2mlj wrote

There has to be a header board across the top of the opening, or it would collapse.

Get a long screw and drive it in until you feel more resistance. That will tell you how long your screws need to be.

Don't underestimate the force that will be acting on the screws. That child is going to grow fast, and they get wild in those jumpers.

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Jolly-Performer OP t1_j2dcfre wrote

Thank you, I'm not very experienced and I was having a hard time imagining the structure behind the wall. But after googling header board :) I see what you're saying. I might try probing with my 1/16 drill bit first, if it's long enough. If I can find something solid to fasten to, I don't have to use door trim, I can use good 2x2 or maybe something like a french cleat. Thanks for looking out for my kiddo with your advice.

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1955photo t1_j2e37ez wrote

You can put the screw eye directly into the header board. That transfers some of the load to the vertical framing.

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