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In the planning stages of remodeling our basement. Planning on enclosing the furnace and water heater in a storage area. I’d like to make the interior of this storage area capture the water flood when the water heater ultimately goes. Will probably attach a heavy plastic to the bottom sill with 2×4 backing, and then caulk the plastic to the floor. In essence, the room will become a 4″ pool. The only downside I can think of is the storage area entryway will require a 4″ step, however, the size of the room will easily handle the amount of water in the water heater. The basement floor drain is located right next to the water heater. Are there any reasons why I should not try to prevent the flood from going everywhere in a finished basement in this manner?
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In the planning stages of remodeling our basement. Planning on enclosing the furnace and water heater in a storage area. I'd like to make the interior of this storage area capture the water flood when the water heater ultimately goes. Will probably attach a heavy plastic to the bottom sill with 2x4 backing, and then caulk the plastic to the floor. In essence, the room will become a 4" pool. The only downside I can think of is the storage area entryway will require a 4" step, however, the size of the room will easily handle the amount of water in the water heater. The basement floor drain is located right next to the water heater. Are there any reasons why I should not try to prevent the flood from going everywhere in a finished basement in this manner?