LOL i got scared my thread got kicked. Someone moved it to DIY from off topic (Doni im sure). Well its late and i have a ton of reading to do. Thanks everyone. I see Al is going to be an awesome contributor to this thread considering what he dose for a living.
I am pressed for time tonight and really want to read it all before i start answering questions. I want to answer Doni's first since she asked first. I saw that Stigore solved his troubles by having removable shelve to check on the wood framing over time. Good idea Stilgore. I am sure it will rot out over time from wicking up water from the concrete like Al said, but i have some ways you can fix that from happening also with chemicals. Or at least slow it down a ton. I will get into that in time here also. please be patient and this can be an awesome thread. I am sorry i didn't start it on the weekend when i have more time. It is what it is. Off to read!