Floating is kind of a misnomer since it’s obvious that concrete will not float under most circumstances. The term is used to imply that the slab is not tied structurally to the perimeter walls.

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Our basement is a bit musty smelling, but we never have any actual flooding issues. — N. P. ,via email Answer: As I mentioned in my basement-finishing series a few weeks ago, weep holes can help.