Basements, Attics and Crawl Spaces - Mystery Holes in basement
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rmelo99
01-09-04, 08:24 PM
I have two square holes on either side of my basement. They are on the floor up against the foundation walls.
Each is about 20" long X 16"wide and about 1 foot deep.
They are located on opposite walls directly accross from each other. If I put my hand into it the hole appears to continue almost like a tunnel under the basement floor slab. I don't know how far it goes.
They are covered with a removable wood panel.
What are they? Can I cover them up?
Is this some type of drainage system? The house is about 90 years old.
Each is about 20" long X 16"wide and about 1 foot deep.
They are located on opposite walls directly accross from each other. If I put my hand into it the hole appears to continue almost like a tunnel under the basement floor slab. I don't know how far it goes.
They are covered with a removable wood panel.
What are they? Can I cover them up?
Is this some type of drainage system? The house is about 90 years old.
webrebel
01-09-04, 11:14 PM
Probably old ductwork.
Jack the Contractor
01-10-04, 04:06 AM
Yes, it is an old type of drainage system. Have not seen one in years. They probably lead to an underground cisterin. I would just cover them up and let them be. Good Luck.