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If I understand you correctly, don't attach anything to the cinder block. The studs need to be away from the wall so that moisture doesn't contact it. This means that if you are using 2x4's, you should keep it out maybe an extra three inches so that your insulation doesn't touch the cinder...

One other option for the soffits is to use steel studs. They are fairly easy to work with and are always straight. I used this for my soffits. Basically I dropped the ceiling about six inches all the way around the room except in the front. This way I could hide the ducting and a beam and it...

In most parts of the country (if not all), you must allow a dead air space between the foundation and your insulation. The reason for this is moisture. Cement is like a sponge which means it holds a lot of water. Make sure that your foundation is water-proofed, preferably from the outside. Now...