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Originally Posted by Oren[_2_]

On Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:06:10 -0500, "Doug"
wrote:

There are probably online beam load calculators that
could answer the question. But every place I know you
would need a building permit to add a porch on to a
house. And here to get that building permit you need
a drawing signed and stamped by a licensed architect.
So, I'd start with finding out what it takes to get a building
permit. If it's like here, you'd be wasting your time
figuring it out because the architect is going to do it
anyway.

I guess you are right because everyone is saying the same thing. I
wanted to answer his question directly but just need more info but
that will not address the legal aspects of building it.

The OP is in Canada.

Yes, I know I'll need a permit but there is no requirement for "architectural drawings" as long as the plans meet code. And there's no point in pursuing anything if the beam is going to be so goddamn big it doesn't blend with its surroundings!