I have a log home that was built in 1975, the era of ”amber” detailing. I’ve purchased a new door & frame with beautiful stained glass- how can I tell if the current door frame is load bearing? I can’t tell if the logs above it were placed before or after the door. I can send a photo if necessary.
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Most likely the logs where placed before the door was installed. Take the old door out and inspect the old buck around the opening to make sure that it is solid, replace if necessary. The buck is the framing that is attached to the logs around the opening usually made out of a 2” x ?material.