On May 12, 9:52�am, (capitol)
wrote:
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We hired a local construction company to install a french drain and to
finish off our entire basement. Along one of the walls sits the hot water
heater. They plan on moving it but not until the start the actual
'finishing' of the basement. Anyway, they cut the concrete floor and
installed the drain around the hot water heater, coming out about three
feet. Should they have moved it then proceeded with the french drain. Our
basement does get wet so I'm a bit concerned. The contractor says its no
big deal.

Thanks.

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yes it should of been moved. perhaps they will drill weep holes in the
block when the tank is moved?

if the tank is older its a good time to replace it