Foundations and Floors

[jm minica]

Unless you are getting poorly mixed concrete, a raised slab(built correctly of course) will out last a wood framed deck many times over. As far as the surface you walk on, generally you apply whatever flooring you desire on top of the concrete deck, which makes it all but unnoticable. There are many different types of shock absorbing underlayment materials available that go on under your flooring to give it a softer feel. I plan on going with wood and tile on top of mine when I do it.
Once again, just my opinion....
Aloha,
Mark