Most I can say is they are VERY heavy and I'm not sure the floor can be flush after w/o major surgery.  

The "bulbs" are cheap enough now to not even think about it, and last ones I bought from Costco no longer had the plastic bottom half, I had to actually read to the fine print be sure they were actually LEDs!

My wife is thinking to put a plastic vapor barrier over the dirt floor and to cover with rubber mats? 

@Paul SandhuYou could get them plastic pillow cases, so when they slobber in there sleep, they won't get tobacco stains on their pillows.

I have a unique situation where I may be medically retired from my government job due to an on the job injury (back surgery/nerve damage) I am still able to do physical things but may not be able to stay in the job based upon it's requirments (Law Enforcement).

But, then neither is heart surgery.) 

Again, not rocket surgery, but where having a knowledgeable guide is imperative.The bottom line is that you get full control and flexibility.  

The modern composite materials IMO are 100% recycled plastic and there's little wood in it.

The modern composite materials IMO are 100% recycled plastic and there's little wood in it.

It definitely has a plastic look to it no matter how well you install it.