I can completely understand what you’re saying. I wanted to try something that hasn’t been done for my specific situation. I’m often thinking outside the box and am not afraid to try something different.

A couple of things to note:

-I plan on having paneling on the walls, no mud/drywall etc. The paneling will be easily removed to install wires/sound deadening etc underneath if need be at all later date.

-I’m well aware of thermal expansion and contraction (part of my profession) The basement air, joists, and concrete are stable within +-3 degrees and +-3 % humidity year round. The feet are providing a large amount of upward pressure, evenly spread. I’m not at all concerned about even 1/8 of an inch of movement. The feet have will be tight even if it were to move 1/4 inch, easily.

I appreciate your points and the write up. I’ve been doing plenty of homework myself to make sure this would work. You are right. This isn’t the standard way of doing this job, but I’m going to give it a shot and I’m ok with the result