I gonna be building a house in the next year, and all the bedrooms are in the basement. What are some thoughts on wooden basements? I figure since I know I'm gonna finish the basement, why would I have a block or poured basement then spend the money to fur out the walls for drywall? Don't you kind of save by cutting out one step? What do you use to seal a wood basement? Any websites that may help would be appreciated.

Aaron George

Apparently you guys aren't familiar with the practice. Backfill isn't any more of an issue than with block, which is quite fragile itself.

A few have been done around here, and they have some advantages, like you mentioned. I'd definately consider one if I was adding on to my own house, rather than paying a mason.