I am adding a new load bearing beam in my basement so that I can remove and exisiting support post which will open up space for a new room. The new support beam will run along side the old beam to help offset the removal of the old post which will create a 14' span between supports . My qustion is if I install a new steel post up against the foundation wall will I need to pour a new footing. I believe the new post will be sitting on the 4" cement slab which is on top of the foundation wall footing. I drilled 8" down and was still in cement. The spot I drilled was about 4" from the foundation wall. At about 8" away from the wall I hit crushed stone at about 4" Deep . Question i have is the support post ok to sit on the slab is there is a foundation wall footing? Any advise will help
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