With Deck Season in full in swing burnout is a serious thing. We are all just getting into the 2021 year and we are already feeling all the pressures of a great year but even earlier. So what do you do to avoid burnout so you can save yourself all the time and unexpected problems that come with burnout and overstress? We got the whole gang back together to talk about some ways to identify, prevent and fix burnout. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop ...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 132
Is your Deck Rotting? are boards starting to peel up? Is it leaning to one side? IT might be time to replace your deck. There are lots of reasons to replace your deck and we go through most of them. If you don't know if its the right time to replace your deck listen to this podcast and you might find out you have a few more years left. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedec...
May 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 131
Shane and Bryce sit down to discuss the Common Misconception's that inevitably appear around the decking industry. Do you know what I MEME? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 130
This is a Homeowner focused episode for sure. There are tons of red flags that homeowners give contractors and the same goes for contractors to homeowners. If your looking to hire a contractor to build your next deck, backyard project or any home reno be sure not to miss this episode. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop h...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 129
With lumber and wood prices creeping closer and closer to the price of composite the biggest questions is... Would you till put Wood on your deck? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop...
May 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 128
How do I choose the right Composite Deck board? Here are the Ten things you should be considering when it comes to picking a composite deck board for your next deck project. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop...
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 127
Why Would You Ever Buy WOLF Decking? We do a little breakdown of all the major brands we carry each year and now its Wolf Home Products that is going to step up to the plate and we will tell you the Pros and Cons of purchasing Wolf Decking for your next Backyard Project. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tik...
Apr 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 126
Should I Spend my Money OUTside or INside? Obviously we think you should spend your renovation dollars on the outside of your house but we are pretty biased. Here are the TOP 7 reasons you should Reno your outside spaces this season instead of the inside of your house. Get Ready! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https:...
Apr 12, 2021•27 min•Ep. 125
If you are thinking about building this year or are a contractor and haven't thought about Lumber Pricing you must already be on the steel framing train. With so many factors going to into why the cost of lumber is going up the real question is, how do you pivot as a contractor, supplier, consumer? Will you hold out on your project and wait till Next Year and hope Prices will fall? Will you switch to some more innovative materials? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://ww...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 124
Its that time of year again. Deckorators is not in the conversation when it comes to the most recognizable brands but it makes big waves with their products. Shane and Wade go through all the Pro's and Cons of Choosing Deckorators for your next Deck Project. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theu...
Mar 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 123
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 some great colors and new products since last year now is the time to go through it all again! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theu...
Mar 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 122
With rising lumber prices now is the time to continue the steel talk. We had Mike from Simcoe Decks on to talk about the challenges and benefits of changing your business over to steel framing. If you're looking to transition your business into steel get a leg up by listening to this one! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedecksh...
Mar 13, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 121
We originally had another Topic but then John "Danger" Steen, from @steenwoodwork on Instagram, Crashed the podcast to start talking tools. Every possible thing you might need to know about a saw, John knows. He shared all of his knowledge and experiences with all the major brands on the market today. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www....
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 120
It's that time for YOU to control the content of this episode of the podcast. Once again we invited questions from our followers on Instagram to answer on the podcast. This is another edition of the ever so popular, Instagram Q&A episodes. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultd...
Feb 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 119
Anyone who knows anything about composite decking, knows Trex. As the number one brand in the industry, it's the most well known by a long shot. But is it any good? We discuss the pros and cons of each of Trex's lineup and give you a bit of a rundown on the lineup changes for 2021. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultim...
Feb 21, 2021•32 min•Ep. 118
So we did a thing. We ran a survey to some local contractors to learn what was most important to them. A variety of questions, a satisfactory number of responses, and now we share that info with you. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 117
Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse, MySpace, Vine... there are plenty of social media platforms to play on. Some have come, some gone, and some remain. But with so many options out there, it's tough to stay on top of them all. So which ones should contractors focus on to get the most benefit to their business? We chat about the pros and cons of all the current hotspots on the social landscape. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://i...
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 116
Recently, celebrity designer Alison Victoria, star of HGTV’s “Windy City Rehab,” “Rock the Block” and “Ty Breakers,” along with Trex, released what they believed to be the top 5 outdoor trends for 2021. We review their list and give our thoughts on our favourite topic...outdoor living! 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 http...
Feb 02, 2021•59 min•Ep. 115
Losing jobs is no fun. So we've come up with 6 tips to help you close more jobs that you may NOT have given though to. Do one, win a job. Do all of them, and take over the world. PLUS, we retrace Wade's steps and give Moistureshield's loyalty program the air it deserves. 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...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 114
The most important part of the deck is what is structurally supporting it. Concrete piles are tried, trusted, and true, but over the years, many other options have popped up. We compared some of the top options in the market and evaluated the pros and cons. 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/theultdecksho...
Jan 16, 2021•53 min•Ep. 113
Every major manufacturer of composite and PVC decking offers some sort of contractor loyalty program to try and entice the masses to use their products, if possible, exclusively. But there's so many out there, how do you choose? Is one program better than another? We do deep dive comparison of the loyalty programs offered by Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, Deckorators, and Wolf. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop htt...
Jan 09, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 112
2020 was special. Real special. Unpredictable, scary, frustrating. We all felt a little out of control. And there was little we could do about it. But with that experience now under our belts, how can we use what we learned to help us navigate 2021? That's the topic, on today's 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/@theultimatedeckshop htt...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 111
Often times, people finish their deck with it looking a little unfinished. Decking looking great, railing is on point, stairs might even have some nice detail. But then you look below the deck, and it's bare wood, steel and concrete. There are many products out there that can help clean up the underneath, and make your deck look truly complete. This episode is all about skirting. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedecksh...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 110
Jason Varney, owner of Dock & Deck out of Tennessee and hosted of Docked Out on DIY Network, has built a successful company on the shores of the rivers of Tennessee. And on a day that should have at his undivided attention on his son's wedding, we stole a few minutes to hear Jason's story. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedecks...
Dec 28, 2020•50 min•Ep. 109
It's Christmas time, and you're wondering, what can I get that special deck builder in my life? Well lucky you, we dedicated an entire episode on how to fill that empty space under the tree! 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...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 108
Every contractor has a trailer or truck full of tools that every carpenter needs... miter saw, circular saw, jigsaw, and on and on. We all need those general purpose tools. But what are some tools that ONLY deck builders need? We discuss a number of tools on the market that every deck builder should be aware of to help bring speed and efficiency to your projects! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.fa...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
We like to have a lot of fun on this podcast, but sometimes it's a good time to settle down and address the fact that the construction industry is one of the most at risk professions for mental health issues. In this episode, we discuss the elephant in the room and provide some guidance about how to keep yours, and others, mental health in check. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theult...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 106
So you've made the decision that you're going to keep on trucking through the cold winter, and build some decks. But maybe you're not experienced with cold weather work. Here's a whole bunch of great tips to make it as enjoyable as possible! 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...
Dec 02, 2020•53 min•Ep. 105
For many contractors, the winter season brings a change; either to the type of work, or work at all. But it's not all bad news. This slow time can be a great "business building" season. Here are 11 things contractors should do with your down 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...
Nov 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 103
2020 was an interesting year. COVID19 was a curveball that nobody knew how to navigate. And it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon. So what does that mean for 2021? Who knows. But let's chat about it. 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...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 104
