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      "name": "Can I install a pocket door in a load-bearing wall?",
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        "text": "Installing a pocket door in a load-bearing wall is significantly more complex and requires structural modification. It involves replacing a section of the load-bearing wall stud with a header to support the weight above the door opening. This process typically requires a structural engineer's assessment and design, followed by obtaining necessary permits. As a construction company, Hometelligent Inc. can facilitate this process, ensuring all structural requirements and local building codes, especially those in areas like Dublin or Pleasanton, are met for safety and compliance.",
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        "description": "Installing a pocket door in a load-bearing wall requires complex structural modification with a header, needing engineer assessment and permits to meet local codes."
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  "description": "Installing a pocket door in a load-bearing wall requires complex structural modification with a header, needing engineer assessment and permits to meet local co"
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