I have read through numerous pages and have noted the following steps for completing the walls without framing, but still have some questions about the process. Assumptions: - Our basement does not have any water issues. I am still going to do the plastic sheet test, but feel we are safe. - Our budget is not allowing us to frame the basement, but we are aware that we may have uneven, wavy results without it. To refinish the walls w/o framing, the following steps need to be taken? 1. Dry-lock (is this necessary?) 2. Vapor Barrier (according to our specific code) 3. Attach furring strips 4. Insert insulation 5. Additional Vapor barrier over insulation, under sheetrock (is this necessary or according to code?) 6. Sheetrock - Are these steps accurate and in the correct order? - We are also looking to install padding and carpet over the concrete floor, is there anything additional that needs to be completed? - With the above process, how far above the floor level should we install the sheetrock? - We are still uncertain about how we want to do the ceiling. What options are available without wall frames? Can the ceiling be completed last or does it need to be done first? Thanks for any information!!!

We have ductwork 57" wide by 21' long, which also includes the I-beam. The span has only a few openings above(1" wide between ducts) where a 2x4 could be braced in the middle. Headroom is only 82" so that is an issue. Can we use 2x4's turned on their side to span the 57" for 1/2 drywall without any support in the middle? If so, should they spaced 16" or closer together? Thanks for your help.