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Caulked internal French drain
I've owned my house for 8 years, never had any issues with water in the basement. Had a basement contractor out recently and they commented on the gap on my floor having been sealed being determent of the French drain system that was installed and I should remove the caulk sealing it. I'm thinking about finishing the basement but this plus Effervescence along the basement floor makes me think I should take it all up first. Question is, is there a legitimate reason someone would have sealed this, or is this a "not broke don't fix it" scenario. Would this deter you from finishing the basement? Pics for reference: https://imgur.com/a/XreU7wG submitted by /u/mnm501288 [link] [comments]
I've owned my house for 8 years, never had any issues with water in the basement. Had a basement contractor out recently and they commented on the gap on my floor having been sealed being determent of the French drain system that was installed and I should remove the caulk sealing it.
I'm thinking about finishing the basement but this plus Effervescence along the basement floor makes me think I should take it all up first.
Question is, is there a legitimate reason someone would have sealed this, or is this a "not broke don't fix it" scenario. Would this deter you from finishing the basement?
Pics for reference: https://imgur.com/a/XreU7wG
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