Wood basement wall question

[Down under]

Hi purchased a bilevel house wood wall basement 5 foot below grade at front sloped to a walkout at back. Basement floor has in ground pex run and is insulated, no boiler yet. I found a 2 inch gap around the base of the floor and the wood wall, and footing .Can see gravel . The walls are level no shifting or cracks in drywall on upper level.it appears to have been built this way . First time i have come across so any explanation ,information or recommendations are appreciated.
Thanks in advance

 

[Flexo]

Search "permanent wood foundation" on the net. You will learn a lot. Treated wood foundation systems are one of the prescriptive methods detailed in the International residential code.

 

[cda]

What is the footing made of??

Poured concrete??? if so does it appear to be level the entire run?

How old of house?

 

[Down under]

I'll check for floor level yes poured .none of the wood or drywall in rooms has water stains or has been replaced. .. House is 20 years old

 

[ADAguy]

Basement floor is slab on grade?
Can you see the top half of wood wall? What is it finished with?
Does exterior grade slope away from house?
Are you in a frost zone?
Adjacent to any water sources?

 

[Down under]

Hi house is about 5 feet below grade at front slopes to walkout at back. Southern Alberta, so some frosting ground, but I doubt if it's much . No water sources close by. Walls are pressure treated wood . Im guessing it was built with intent to put in French drain system .

 

[cda]

If you are or know someone computer/ photo smart, i am not

You can take a few pictures,

Turn them into a link

And post the link here

Might help see what is going on

 

[Down under]

I'm away from the house until next Friday..Will post pic on weekend..