BurghPuppies t1_jadixhp wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:38 PM

I’m wondering about the curb & sidewalk that goes around the actual basement slab. What’s the point of that?

cpr4life8 t1_jadkdeq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM

You can place things on it that should not get wet should the basement have some flooding. As long as the flooding isn't severe and the floor drain is working properly.

BurghPuppies t1_jadkmvd wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Ok, I guess I can see that; shelves, washer & dryer with front legs on a platform. Just never seen it before. Thanks.

cpr4life8 t1_jadlaaq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:53 PM

It's for sure not something that's very common. I've seen it in older homes in Wisconsin...but it's still kind of a rarity. If a basement toilet were to back up and overflow you wouldn't have to worry about any of that getting on stuff that's sitting on that ledge.