[villages07]

Just looking for advice from anyone who has encountered this situation or who has construction knowledge.

10 year old Lantana (block/stucco). The floor in the garage has water stains extending from the wall inward about 6-8 inches. Floor is original concrete, never been sealed or painted. There are no cracks in the floor. The water stain is permanent, never feels wet and things placed on top of it are not water damaged. The stain stops at the end of the wall that abuts the interior dining room. The stain is on both side walls at varying degrees. When closed up, the garage has a 'wet concrete' or musty smell to me (Mr 07 can't smell it).

Is this something we should be concerned about...either structurally or health-wise? Who would be best to bring in to give us an honest evaluation...a home inspector like Frank D, a concrete contractor, or ?? I can deal with the aesthetics...I just want some assurance it's not a problem. If it is a problem (we have no plans to sell) I do want to fix it.

Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions, wisdom, and advice. TOTV'ers never disappoint me with their breadth of experience and knowledge.

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