Bobby Parks brought a level of detail and craftsmanship to the outdoors that was rarely seen before. For decades, Bobby's businesses catered to the high end deck and porch market in the Atlanta area. In 2014, Bobby sold Peachtree Decks and Porches and started BP Consulting and Design. Now representing Versatex and Trex, Bobby travels the content speaking to inspired contractors looking to set themselves apart. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop/ https://w...
Feb 17, 2019•49 min•Ep. 13
Our "Why Would You Ever" series takes aim on another one of the composite decking giants: Fiberon. This isn't peeled out of a promo catalog, this is our opinions based on our day to day experience in the decking industry. From family owned to Fortune Brands, Fiberon is a great company with great products. So, if you've ever been asked "Why would you ever buy Fiberon?", now you'll know. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop/ https://www.facebook.com/theultima...
Feb 13, 2019•36 min•Ep. 12
Introducing our new "Why Would You Ever" series where we give you all the unbiased reasons you might want to buy. This isn't peeled out of a promo catalog, this is our opinions based on our day to day experience in the decking industry. On this episode, we have a look at the biggest name in composite decking, Trex. So, if you've ever been asked "Why would you ever buy Trex?", now you'll know. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop/ https://www.facebook.com/th...
Feb 05, 2019•43 min•Ep. 11
Mark Fisher has a big job: make Wolf Decking a household name. In an industry dominated by a few key players, that is a challenging task. But Wolf has clawed away market share in a number of major markets, and continues to grow. In this episode, Shane, Wade, and Mark chat about the industry from Mark's perspective. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop/ https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop/ Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanec...
Jan 28, 2019•59 min•Ep. 10
Justin Reeves and Greg Moore came from the ad agency world with a wealth of experience, knowledge, and energy to create Pidgeon Social; a social media consulting agency. But in parallel, they created "Justin & Greg", a social media brand that focuses on attracting attention through an assortment of entertaining content and Facebook's first "live talk show". On this episode, we chat with Justin & Greg about how contractors can use social media to create a brand and increase their business...
Jan 21, 2019•55 min•Ep. 9
We're all familiar with being a customer at a lumber dealer, but what's life like on the other side of the desk? We sit down with Tim Percy from the Everything Exterior Store in Edmonton, Alberta for a little insight into his world. Check it out! Remember to follow us on Instagram at "TheUltimateDeckShop" and "TheShaneChapman" and tune in to The Ultimate Deck Show on YouTube!
Jan 14, 2019•58 min•Ep. 8
The foundation of every great deck is...the foundation. On this episode, Shane Chapman and Wade Laurent discuss the pros and cons of the many, many options for deck footings in the market. Have questions or comments? www.instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop Be sure to tune in to our YOUTUBE SHOW! The Ultimate Deck Show - now available on YouTube!
Jan 08, 2019•52 min•Ep. 7
On this episode, we sit down with one of the top deck builders out there, Mark King. Mark own Infinite Decks, an award winning deck builder out of Minnesota. Mark gives us insight into how he got to where he is, some pointers for those looking to do the same, and just a whole lot of value for our listeners. Make sure to follow InfiniteDecks on Instagram! Also, be sure to check out our new YouTube show, The Ultimate Deck Show - and subscribe!
Dec 31, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 6
The maintenance free decking work is dominated by two categories, Composite and PVC. In this podcast, we run through a list of topics to compare the two options and see what works best for you and your customer. Like the podcast? Then you'll love the The Ultimate Deck Show! Check it out on YouTube!
Dec 24, 2018•33 min•Ep. 5
Curved decks are a trend on the rise, and many contractors are trying to decide IF and WHEN they should make the leap. On this episode, we go in depth with this outdoor trend and give you all the info you need, from the HOW to the WHY.
Dec 18, 2018•34 min•Ep. 4
On this episode, we chat with Instagram deck builder, Aztec Carpentry, or Aztec Decks...or whatever he's called now a days. Shane Chapman digs deep with owner Dustin Winfield to see where he came from, and what makes him tick!
Dec 11, 2018•52 min•Ep. 3
Wade Laurent and Justin Macrae from The Ultimate Deck Shop join Shane Chapman to discuss the Top 5 Deck Trends as we close in on 2019.
Dec 05, 2018•32 min•Ep. 2
2019 is gearing up to be a year of change. Every major brand of composite and PVC decking seem to be lining up to release something new, and CHEAPER, in 2019. In today's episode, we discuss what to expect from all the major players in 2019. New colours, new lines, new prices, new sizes...yay!
Dec 01, 2018•40 min•Ep. 1
