Winter deck maintenance usually brings forth a number of questions. Should I oil my deck before winter? What type of shovel should I use? Can I use ice melt? We tackle all the questions with some no non-sense tips for your deck! 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...
Oct 31, 2020•43 min•Ep. 102
Every once in a while, we have to break it up and do an episode with zero intrinsic value. Just a little time to unwind and have some fun. This is one of those episodes. We're sorry. 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...
Oct 24, 2020•28 min•Ep. 101
Episode 100!!! We did it, we've recorded 100 episodes of this podcast over the past 22 months. And for this big event, we were happy to help Deckorators with their world wide launch of their 2021 product lineup. All while connecting virtually with our friends at Deckorators and local Denver celebrity contractors as they spend the week on a charitable project to build a new accessible backyard dream deck for a deserving local resident. This episode is unlike anything we've done before. Check it o...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 100
Helical screw piles are one of the best innovations to ever happen for deck builder. We are BIG fans of helical screw piles, and so here are 5 reasons why they are so amazing! But not so fast, they aren't ALWAYS great, so we have 3 reasons why you might not like them too. 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...
Oct 10, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 99
One of our favourite formats - the Instagram Q&A! Wade and Shane answer questions from the Instagram community! 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...
Oct 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 98
Spring is busy. Summer is hot. Winter is cold. But Fall is not...ANY of these things. We have 10 really, really good reasons why building a deck in the fall is a great idea! 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...
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 97
There's a lot of turmoil in the world this year, and our industry isn't immune. There's some debates out there that may never be settled. But we look at the most topical debates happening in our industry in 2020. 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...
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 96
"Which one gets less hot" is a customer question we all deal with on a near daily basis. There are many claims out there, but what do they all mean? And how much faith can we have in the claims? Well, we dug through all the noise, ran out own heat tests and compiled a ton of data. Here are the results. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theulti...
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 95
Lighting can take any project from blah to WOW. It's often an overlooked component however, or often the first thing that gets axed when budget is a concern. But we think there are other ways to save money, and keep the wow factor of lighting in the scope of the job. We aren't wrong... lights rock. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimate...
Sep 05, 2020•57 min•Ep. 94
Shane has been the driver and host of this podcast for 92 straight episodes. BUT... he slipped up and took a vacation, opening the door for Wade and Bryce to slip in and take the controls. HERE, is how that worked out... 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...
Aug 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 93
For homeowners, the process of engaging a large renovation can be very nerve racking. A deck is as big of a commitment as many home renovations, and so you want things to run as smoothly as possible. But how do you know how to handle the situation? We came up with a list of 10 "DON'T's" when you're getting ready to add a deck to your life. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatede...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 92
Local contractor Brandon Fuchs has seen a lot of change in his professional life the last couple years. From a garage floor coating company to general contracting to founding a not-for-profit, he has a lot of experience to share. 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...
Aug 15, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 91
On this episode, Bryce gets in touch with his "average homeowner" side and asks us the questions that many homeowners would want to know the answers to. 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...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 90
2020 has been on for the books. From lows to highs an back to lows, we recap the year to date from the perspective of a dealer and try to shed light on the reason for many of the struggles we are all experiencing. 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...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 89
2020 has been an interesting year to say the least, but one of the leading stories in the building world has been the shortage of pressure treated lumber, followed by sharp increases in pricing. At the same time, steel framing for decks is becoming a more comfortable topic with deck build, and the manufacturers are making strides in cost and efficiency. It's the perfect environment to start the steel framing conversation. From Trex Elevations to Fortress Evolutions to unmarketed light gauge stee...
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 88
2020 has been an interesting year to say the least, but one of the leading stories in the building world has been the shortage of pressure treated lumber, followed by sharp increases in pricing. At the same time, steel framing for decks is becoming a more comfortable topic with deck build, and the manufacturers are making strides in cost and efficiency. It's the perfect environment to start the steel framing conversation. From Trex Elevations to Fortress Evolutions to unmarketed light gauge stee...
Jul 25, 2020•59 min•Ep. 88
We've all been there. You spend hours bidding a job, and deliver the quote only to hear "I have another quote and it's a lot less." Those in the industry know why this happens. You know why your quote is higher - or more accurately, you know what kinds of things the other guy is missing, doesn't know, skipped. But does your customer know? Probably not. Here's a list of 20 things you might want to remind your customer when you deliver that quote. And for homeowners, a list of 20 reasons why quote...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 87
This week we go through a list of things to consider when planning out your new deck. And for something a little different, we gave Shane a break and let Wade choose the topic, make the list, and HOST THE EPISODE! For better or worse, here it is. 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...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 86
We've all seen it: a deck that has fallen off a house and crashed to the ground. And unfortunately, there are usually people that do down with it resulting in injuries, or worse; death. And it almost always comes down to the same common building mistakes. So we discuss some of the most common issues we see. Some more dangerous than others, but all a sign of a bad install. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https...
Jul 04, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 85
It's a grind out there to win those jobs and keep the cash flow going. So to help you stand out from the rest, we have compiled a list of 30 tips you can do to set yourself apart from all the Chuck's in Trucks whoa re trying to steal your bologna. Follow even half of these to step your game up to the next level and double your close rate. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedec...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 84
One of our favourite formats, the Instagram Q&A where we open the topic up to the listeners to ask us questions about anything. This one got a little crazy at times, but there may be a sprinkle of value here and there. 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...
Jun 20, 2020•48 min•Ep. 83
There are certain topics that when raised, draw fans and foes to both sides of the argument without fail. On this episode, we dig those issues up, chat about them, pick a side, and settle this once and for all...until the next time. 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...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 82
You've got some money saved up to do some home improvements. But what to use it on? Kitchen reno? Bathroom reno? Finish the basement? Paint, flooring, shingles? Here are 10 good reasons why a new outdoor living space should be on the list above all others. 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...
Jun 07, 2020•48 min•Ep. 81
Decks come in all shapes and sizes, but the high majority of them are 250 square foot rectangles with some railing and a set of stairs. So what are some things you can do to spruce up your deck, that don't break the bank? Well we came up with 10 great upgrades that cost less than $1000. 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 htt...
May 31, 2020•39 min•Ep. 80
Deckorators is a long time player in the decking industry. But with their releases of EOVations lines of decking over the past number of years, they have really started to gain massive traction within the composite decking category. After listening to this episode, you'll start to understand why. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatede...
May 25, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 79
For sometime, out listeners have requested an episode about the many maintenance free railing options available. And we resisted for some time, wondering how we could possibly make that episode interesting enough for audio. Well... here's what we came up with. Over 90 minutes of stupidity, combined with a little bit of information about deck railings. We apologize. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www....
May 17, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 78
The biggest name is the decking industry somehow took 77 episodes to join The Ultimate Deck Podcast, but it's finally happened: Paul LaFrance joins Shane and Wade to talk about how he got into the business, how he ended up on HGTV, and his new show Backyard Revolutions. Don't miss this episode! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeck...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 77
One of the big brands of composite decking that doesn't come up in conversation as much as the big two behemoths of Trex and TimberTech, is Fiberon. Fiberon makes great products and has really stepped up their marketing game in the last 1-2 years. With new products on the roadmap for 2020, we talk all things Fiberon decking and give you the good, the bad, and the ugly! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://...
May 04, 2020•52 min•Ep. 76
Trex remains the most well known brand of composite decking in the world. They have a variety of lines and price points that received a little mix up in 2019. We revisit their lineup in 2020 and give you the low down on the good, the bad, and the ugly. Why would you ever buy Trex? 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://t...
Apr 26, 2020•49 min•Ep. 75
Every once in a while, a project blows up on Instagram that makes everyone perk up and start thinking about where the creative limits actually end with deck projects, and in 2019 that was the NADRA Award winning project affectionately known as the "Guitar Deck" built by Henhouse Decks in Ohio. We dial in Henhouse Decks owner Andy Henley for a chat about his business and his now famous project. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/the...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 74
