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I think the cracks have been there for a while, it was covered in metal siding by a previous owner.

Sorry it didn't help. Is there a limitation on the external hard drive? ie. min-max HD size. It's always the most simplistic answer. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.

Neal, I think you're missing a digit from the model #, there should be a 7 after the HDS. Any way, hope this helps. HD Data Sheet PDF Easy Install Guide PDF

Welcome to the forum. Lots of great experts on here.

Thanks Neal. I forgot to add that the two PT 4x4's to the left of the last picture are just in there for added support right now. I was thinking of doubling up the joists already and adding a couple near the far end (spacing is pretty wide), already planned on joist hangars and lag bolting...

I appreciate all the replies. Here are some pics of the addition, if you want more of the structure let me know. I'm going to do a new drawing taking into account all the feedback and I'll post it up later this weekend. Thanks.

Cut a chunk of wood the size of the hole, glue and toenail into it?

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Thanks Neal. That's it exactly, we knew upgrades were going to be needed when we bought the house but we were not expecting it so soon or to the extent that it is needed. If I had the $$ I'd be walking into a builders office that has all the "hats" under one roof and have them do it all for...

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Is a beam made from 3 20' 2x10's strong enough for that span? with 3 support posts along the front and I could put one on each side.

I'm in Ontario, Canada. It's not safe, we don't use it all; the current support is much worse. But it's grandfathered and I'd never get a permit to build a new one. I can get one to fix/reno the current footprint. It's mixed soil, sand/clay/rock mix and I might have to pin the footings to...

I was originally thinking of doing a 12" depth for the footings but according to code it's min 4". The post height may change depending on what's down there, the house is sitting back from a rock face and I can see a bit of limestone sticking out of the ground a few feet from the sunroom.

Forgot to add, could I get away with 2 posts; one on each corner with a triple 2x10 beam or would I need a 2x12?

I have an existing sunroom off the back of my house, it's 13'8" deep by 17'6" wide. The current "foundation" runs 2/3 of the addition perimeter with one side open to access a partial dug out crawl space; which has an average of 4'6" headroom. The 2x8 joists are unevenly spaced but average 14"...