Basement floor powder

Originally Posted By: randerson2
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Originally Posted By: bking
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looks like moisture came up through the slab and caused efflorescence.


Originally Posted By: rcooke
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bking wrote:
looks like moisture came up through the slab and caused efflorescence.

I agree high water table from all the rain .Is there a sump pump??????


Originally Posted By: randerson2
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Our water table is higher this year than in the last 2 or 3. There is no sump. The current home owner is convinced the previous home owner deliberately hid the problem. Is there any way to tell? The floor was painted but that does not mean the problem was pre-existing. I think he may have trouble proving that. Thanks for the replies.


Originally Posted By: ckratzer
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Drill a hole in the slab, (if you’re qualified of course).You may see water immediately or you may have to check it periodically.


If no water ,patch the hole with hydraulic cement.

If water results, time to cut in a sump pit and of course address other drainage issues the home may have.


Originally Posted By: dvalley
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Randy,


I can see a nice crack in the middle of these salt deposits (on the right side).

It's definitely a high water table seeping up through the cracks of this floor.


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