Can a Wood Deck be placed over uneven concrete Patio

[delaney]

We have a 28x28 stamped concrete patio which was poured AROUND a sweetgum tree by the original owners (what were they thinking.) Over time, the tree roots have caused major cracking and uneven quadrants. Is is possible to install a wooden deck over the existing concrete patio? I've suggested mud-jacking to the hubby but he insists this is not a practical approach. Wouldn't a wood deck be cheaper than a new concrete patio?

Thanks!

[pushkins]

You could install a wood deck over the concrete but you would need to build a frame first. The hardest part would be is that you would need to dig and install posts across the 28' span at least every 10' (with 2x8" joists), so your going to be digging up post hole size parts of the concrete.
You could cut the damaged concrete in the effected area, remove it and install a deck level with the remaining concrete, this would basically surround the problematic tree. Then you would have solved the tree root problem, you would only need to build a deck around the tree, it will look like you always planned it this way and you get to keep the concrete patio that's in good shape and have an artistic inlaid wood deck.

[Consultsteve]

Wood deck over concrete

Absolutely! as the gentleman said in an earlier post, you will have to frame up a sub structure. This will bring the height of your deck up to a minimum of 9 1/2" above the concrete, depending on how level it is. Maybe more?!

Consultsteve