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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
Is it actually a 2x4? Or bigger? Are the studs also treated?
That almost sounds like how they build PWF reinforcements, where they dig out, pour a footing, and put the sill plate below the slap to resist kick. But I'm guessing you would have mentioned the plywood behind the studs if that was the case.
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I think you're right, it might be a 2x6, but they are pressure treated I believe (has that proper green color PT has). So your saying it's not abnormal to have the sill plate imbedded into the cement a little? I just worry that having constant moisture on this sill plate will cause it to rot down the road. Not sure I understand about the plywood behind the studs you mention, maybe I should clarify (possibly I'm using improper terminology) but this a piece of wood on/in the basement floor and I'm worried there isn't a proper barrier between this piece of wood and the cement floor allowing water from underneath to wick up through the cement and come into contact with the wood. I'll try to get another picture, that is further back to better illustrate my issue. Thanks for you input nonetheless.