"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message
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Yes, it is apart from the foundation and should remain that way. Just put
the strips against the wall and pour right up to it. If you think seepage
is going to be a problem, use a caulk like material after the concrete is
set up. With no expansion allowance, you could end up with a cracked or
heaved slab.



Thanks. Now, do you see any problem if my basement door's threshold
overhangs the location of the expansion strip (which would really prevent me
from adding anything to the top of the expansion strip after installation)?
Like this:

CURRENTLY:
------
| Basement door threshold (overhang)
------
X |
X | Basement concrete wall
X |


AFTER INSTALLING STRIP:
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| Basement door threshold (overhang)
------
X | |X|
X | |X| Expansion joint strip outside basement concrete wall
X | |X|

My basement sliding door's threshold overhangs the basement slab slightly.
Is that the way it should be?


Fr@nk