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Thanks for the reply. I have a lot to learn from you... I kind of understand your reply regarding pressure-treated 2x4s against the concrete floor. Not sure what is "sole and plate". Probably something to make the 2x4 stud stand up straight? I'm not so clear how to secure the 2x4s against the concrete wall if I leave a bit of gap away from the wall. Do I also leave gap away from the concrete wall for the pressure-treated 2x4 that will be placed on the concrete floor? If not, would the 2x4 against the concrete wall(w/ gap) and sitting on the of the pressure-treated 2x4 be sticking out(depending on the gap..)? Also, if I want to build a wooden floor on top of the concrete floor before carpeting, do I have to use all pressure-treated 2x4s? Is building a wooden floor on top of the concrete floor a common thing to do? Do I need to insulate the floor? Any other suggestions? I'm totally new to these type of works...any help will be appreciated. Thanks. [Edited by Godzilla on 06-08-01 at 08:32]

Hi all, during my planning phase, I have another thought and not sure if it's okay. I'm trying to have the maximum height between the ceiling and floor after framing. I'm planning on using the 2x4s to build the subfloor but flipping the 2x4 flat so that the subfloor is approximately 2" height instead of 4". Would this be a problem? Also, what it the common spacing between each of the 2x4 being use right on top of the concrete floor, 8", or 6" or even smaller? Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.