Decked Out Contracting of Regina, Saskatchewan has been serving the Regina and area market for over a decade, as one of the few specialized deck builders. Owner and operator Michael Shaheen joins us on the pod to chat about his business and the current state of affairs with the industry as it battles a global pandemic. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.ti...
Apr 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 73
TimberTech is one of the biggest names in low maintenance outdoor products. Their decking offerings are numerous. So just WHY WOULD you ever buy TimberTech? Well, we go through the entire lineup and give you the ups, the downs, and the information you need to make an educated decision, on the 2020 Edition of Why Would You EVER Buy TimberTech? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimat...
Apr 06, 2020•55 min•Ep. 72
This or That: We take a look at the two most common options at each deck building stage and discuss their pros and cons, and our preferences. Piles, framing, decking, railing, light...should you choose THIS or THAT? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.ins...
Mar 29, 2020•55 min•Ep. 71
Well the world is certainly an interesting place these days to say the least. So for this episode, we opened up the floor to YOU, our listeners, to ask any question you wanted through Instagram. And on this episode, we read and answer your top of mind questions. Let's go! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.co...
Mar 22, 2020•54 min•Ep. 70
The 2020 season is upon us (coronavirus be damned) and so we talked a look at not 1, not 3, not 5...but TEN top trends in the decking industry for 2020. Have a listen, and see if any of these trends can make their way into your projects this year! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find mor...
Mar 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 69
We try to mix it up and provide a variety of episodes that include entertainment, education, experience, and interviews. You'll be hard pressed to find another episode that has provided as much value as Leif Wirtanen gives us in this episode. Have a listen to learn how Cascade Fence & Deck had an "ah-ha" moment and changed their entire way of business to become the successful operation they are today. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://insta...
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 68
It's one of the biggest struggles any homeowner will encounter in their list of home renos - is the extra money for a composite deck worth it over a low cost pressure treated deck? We wholeheartedly believe that it is...and here are 13 and a half reasons to support that. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com...
Mar 01, 2020•53 min•Ep. 67
3D design services are becoming more and more a part of the decking building process. From free design tools online, to paid services provided by landscapers and deck builders, these tools can provide a fantastic visual for your upcoming project. Let's learn a little bit more about the value and options of this trend! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tik...
Feb 23, 2020•27 min•Ep. 66
Our history with Dave and Joey gave us the confidence that we didn't have to spend any time prepping for this episode, we knew we would just connect, hit it off, and fill the entire hour and then some. Maybe that was a mistake. On today's episode of completely random thoughts, laughing, and stupidity... we rip of a round table for the ages with the Brolaws live in our studio! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop h...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 65
February is here, IBS is over, and spring is soon to be sprung. And that means every manufacturer has committed to their game plan for 2020. So on this episode, we discuss what all of the big brands are bringing to the table in 2020. Included in this conversation, Trex, Timbertech, Fiberon, and Deckorators. What's new, what's hot, what's no... let's go! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 64
Pressure treated lumber is the go to material for framing decks in almost any market, anywhere. But steel has slowly gaining attention over the last number of years mainly via Trex Elevations steel framing. But now new options are coming to market such as Fortress Evolutions steel framing and DexSpan aluminum framing that are helping from both a distribution, availability, and price point. So maybe it's time to start talking about metal alternatives a little more. Here's a variety of reasons you...
Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 63
There are no shortage of trade shows in our industry... IBS, DeckExpo, LOC, WRLA, JLC Live and on and on. And then there are local home, garden, and spring shows in every market. All of these shows fall into 3 main categories: Product Trade Shows, Buying Shows, and Home Shows. We discuss all the above and chat about what value they could bring to your business. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.face...
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 62
One of the biggest challenges of running a business in the decking industry, or literally any industry ever, is finding good people. As a business grows beyond the founder doing everything, it's pivotal to find the people that can help you succeed. And there's a few key points that help weed through the masses to find those good people. We tackle that on Episode 61. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www...
Jan 20, 2020•37 min•Ep. 61
It's not often that contractors are so in tune with the backend of their business, but Michael Scott of Simcoe Decks has a passion for the numbers. In spite of being in the very early stages of his company, Mike understands the importance of knowing your numbers, implementing processes, and the psychology of his customers. There's a lot to learn in today's episode of The Ultimate Deck Podcast, episode 60. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://insta...
Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 60
Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! At this time of year, the gyms are full and burger joints see a slump in sales as we all make resolutions that we hold for at least 72 hours. But what about your business? This is a great time to make some adjustments and get off to a good start for the year. So here are 5 resolutions you should consider for your business. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theu...
Jan 04, 2020•35 min•Ep. 59
What a year it's been! In late 2018, we decided to start a podcast. We had an idea in mind and knew what we wanted to do, but no concrete plan. Well, as it turned out, 2019 was a great year for the podcast. And so, let's have a look at the who, the what, and the how 2019 treated The Ultimate Deck Podcast. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultde...
Dec 31, 2019•40 min•Ep. 58
On today's podcast, Shane and Justin chat it up with Vinyl Guys owner, Ryan Leslie. Operating out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, Vinyl Guys is a fence and deck company that focuses on high quality, maintenance free solutions. Listen to learn a little more about Ryan and his company! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more S...
Dec 20, 2019•53 min•Ep. 57
As Christmas draws near, we list off 12 items that any deck builder should love to find under the tree, to make their work lives easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Merry Christmas! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman...
Dec 15, 2019•37 min•Ep. 56
The NADRA Deck Award dinner happened in Louisville, Kentucky during Deck Expo 2019. Winners from 24 categories were announced, and the hardware was handed out. One today's episode, we discuss the award categories and who won them, and follow that up with 10 reasons why you might want to consider entering in 2020! Find the award winning projects here: https://www.nadra.org/awards/2019-awards Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theult...
Dec 07, 2019•29 min•Ep. 55
When the snow falls, the phone stops ringing. But for homeowners, the winter can be an ideal time to invest in a deck. Here are 6 reasons why a winter build make good sense! BONUS: At the end of the episode, Shane, Wade, Justin, and Pat partake in the One Chip Challenge... the hottest tortilla chip on the planet. Ouchie. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twit...
Dec 02, 2019•42 min•Ep. 54
Live from the Deckorators booth in Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019...for the FINAL time. We chat with Greg Groenhout, Product Manager at Camo Fasteners about their new Camo Edge system. We also open the mics back up to chat with Joel Siebert from Moutainview Building Materials in Calgary, Alberta and Quebec contractor Eric Theroux. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedec...
Nov 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 53
Live from the Deckorators booth in Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. We sat down with some of the best in the industry, Deckorators Certified Pros: Sean from Premier Outdoor Living, Joe from All Decked Out, and Leif from Cascade Fence and Deck. There's a lot of awards hardware sitting at this table as we learn a little more about how they run their operations! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www...
Nov 16, 2019•42 min•Ep. 52
Live from Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. Hosted by Deckorators at their booth, and during the Instagram Meetup, we held an OPEN MIC and gave the crowd of contractors an opportunity to sit down and chat it up on the podcast Listen to find out who! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman...
Nov 09, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 51
We are live from Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. Hosted by Deckorators at their booth, we sat down with Jase DeBoer to chat about what's new for 2020 from Deckorators. Exciting stuff! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman...
Nov 07, 2019•24 min•Ep. 50
Being an entrepreneur is a lonely and stressful gig. And one of the most lonely and stressful lines of work is that of a contractor. Nobody ever teaches you how to manage employees, manage customers, manage your books, manage your finances, your purchasing, your taxes, your competitors, you market. It's a big job and quite often it lands all on your shoulders alone. And nobody teaches us how to deal with it all emotionally and physically. Jim Demeray founded Understand Us; a non-profit whose mis...
Nov 02, 2019•49 min•Ep. 49
Warranties are used as marketing tools by the whole decking industry. At face value, they all seem great! But what's really behind the number? How good is the warranty? And how does it compare to other brands? This is Part 2: Deckorators, Wolf, and Clubhouse. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman...
Oct 26, 2019•50 min•Ep. 48
Warranties are used as marketing tools by the whole decking industry. At face value, they all seem great! But what's really behind the number? How good is the warranty? And how does it compare to other brands? We do a deep dive on decking warranties, and we start with the big three: Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chap...
Oct 19, 2019•54 min•Ep. 47
In what is sure to be one of our favourite episodes ever, small business owner Sean Stefan of The Rusty Shovel Landscape Shop joins us in studio to talk about his journey, small business advice, and random foolishness with The Ultimate Deck Shop crew. Sean is a smart dude, who has grown his business to a staple in the community of Regina, Saskatchewan. Give this a listen. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 46
Working for free might not be something you've put much thought into, but we think there's a ton of value in doing it. So we discuss that, and a bunch of other disorganized rambling on THIS episode! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman...
Oct 06, 2019•46 min•Ep. 45
Every once and a while we hit up Instagram Stories to ask the community for questions we can discuss and answer on the podcast. This is one of those times. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman...
Sep 29, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
