The Ultimate Deck Podcast
Helping you keep your finger firmly pressed on the decking industry, the people in it, and the information you need to master the backyard. Hosted by Shane Chapman and Wade Laurent....more
Shane Chapman
All Episodes (200)
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1. Belgard Paves the Way with Lee Hotas and George Karas
May 06,2024 43:49 -
2. How to Identify Poor Quality Composite Decking
Apr 29,2024 46:26 -
3. Why You Want Cable Rail - But Is It Safe?
Apr 22,2024 37:52 -
4. Decks vs Patios: When to Build What
Apr 16,2024 27:47 -
5. It's Hard to Stay on Top
Apr 01,2024 47:52 -
6. Should Deck Builders Tackle Hardscapes Too?
Mar 26,2024 30:05 -
7. Highlights in Outdoor Living from IBS 2024
Mar 12,2024 01:13:24 -
8. 10 Reasons to Start Your Backyard Project Before Spring
Feb 13,2024 32:13 -
9. 2024 Outdoor Living Trends in the Deck and Patio World
Feb 05,2024 30:26 -
10. Top 10 Myths in the Decking Industry - DEBUNKED!
Jan 30,2024 43:12 -
11. Need a Waterproof Deck? Four Great Rain Management Systems
Jan 27,2024 51:43 -
12. The Characteristics of a Great Dealer Rep
Dec 04,2023 47:00 -
13. What’s New, What’s Hot from Deck Expo 2023
Nov 30,2023 58:29 -
14. 15 Ways a Deck Builder Can Go Out of Business
Nov 07,2023 48:33 -
15. Breaking Down $90 Per Hour Contractor Rate
Oct 30,2023 40:22 -
16. Industry Rep Talk with Korey Welterlich and Meghan Grant
Oct 23,2023 01:07:59 -
17. 15 Reasons Contractors Should Attend Deck Expo
Oct 16,2023 52:38 -
18. Deck Maintenance Tips for Fall
Oct 10,2023 37:20 -
20. Don’t Get Burned - How to Vet a Contractor for Your Deck Project
Sep 25,2023 27:56 -
21. Important Considerations When Building a New Deck
Sep 18,2023 41:40 -
24. Every Line of Composite Decking from Every Brand... Reviewed. // Episode 207
Jul 10,2023 01:06:52 -
25. We’re Back! How It’s Going in 2023 // Episode 206
Jul 03,2023 51:41 -
26. 10 Interesting Statistics About Outdoor Living // Episode 205
Feb 13,2023 23:59 -
28. 5 Reasons to Start Planning Your Deck Project Early // Episode 203
Jan 23,2023 28:40 -
29. Letting Go is Empowering // Episode 202
Jan 16,2023 30:35 -
31. What Wade and Shane Were Up to All November // Episode 200
Jan 05,2023 45:33 -
32. TENS 4 // Levi Tippetts from TC Decks
Nov 10,2022 09:55 -
33. Ideas On How to Give Back to Your Community // Episode 199
Nov 07,2022 47:16 -
34. Ten Product Improvements We Would Like to See // Episode 198
Nov 04,2022 01:00:31 -
35. TENS 3 // Mike Mitchell from Mitchell Construction
Nov 03,2022 04:22 -
36. TENS 2 // Kevin Choquette from Ravin Builders
Oct 27,2022 07:05 -
37. TENS 1 // Scott Kelly from Precision Construction
Oct 20,2022 04:30 -
38. So You Want to Open Retail // Episode 197
Oct 19,2022 51:27 -
39. Should You Tackle the Whole Backyard? // Episode 196
Oct 10,2022 46:40 -
40. Protect Your Deck - Maintaining Composite Decks // Episode 195
Sep 24,2022 49:00 -
43. How To Solve Common Business Fears As A Contractor // Episode 192
Aug 27,2022 56:58 -
44. Why Summer Sucks For Building Decks // Episode 191
Aug 20,2022 37:37 -
45. Hot Wings And Hotter Questions // Episode 190
Aug 13,2022 01:16:23 -
48. Viewer Questions and The Worst Projects We’ve Seen // Episode 189
Jul 30,2022 01:10:22 -
49. Top 10 Deck Boards of 2022 Season...so far // Episode 188
Jul 23,2022 41:22 -
50. Unexpected Expectations of getting a deck built // Episode 187
Jul 16,2022 01:05:42 -
52. How do Decks Fall off Houses? // Episode 186
Jul 09,2022 01:12:14 -
54. Live from Steel Sharpens Steel // Episode 185
Jul 04,2022 01:13:08 -
55. How do You Charge What You’re Worth?// Episode 184
Jul 04,2022 01:04:42 -
56. No Warranty, Still Worth It // Episode 183
Jun 20,2022 01:07:23 -
57. LS Underground- Award winning 1 of a kind Decks // Episode 182
Jun 13,2022 01:15:39 -
58. What is the best railing for your deck?// Episode 181
Jun 04,2022 01:08:12 -
59. The most commonly asked questions about decks // Episode 180
May 30,2022 01:01:44 -
60. Deck Foundations...which one is best for you? // Episode 179
May 16,2022 56:04 -
61. Things to check on your deck...also Permit Inspectors // Episode 178
May 09,2022 01:45:27 -
62. The Way We Used To Roll // Episode 177
May 02,2022 01:20:29 -
63. Are you a vendor? Pull up a chair. // Episode 176
Apr 23,2022 01:16:49 -
64. DECKORATORS...not just MBC decking// Episode 175
Apr 20,2022 47:24 -
65. GH The Leveller- Adjustability Made Easy// Episode 174
Mar 23,2022 59:01 -
66. It’s Time for FIBERON! // Episode 173
Mar 09,2022 01:11:47 -
67. To Homeshow or not to Homeshow? // Episode 172
Mar 07,2022 41:22 -
68. TREX Overview...What don’t they have? // Episode 171
Feb 21,2022 55:42 -
69. Contractors...How to use your offseason // Episode 170
Feb 12,2022 33:48 -
70. 5 things EVERY deck should have// Episode 169
Feb 05,2022 44:06 -
71. The Trends of 2022...according to TREX// Episode 168
Jan 29,2022 35:37 -
72. The 10 most common mistakes in Deck Building // Episode 167
Jan 22,2022 01:12:11 -
73. Planning the beginning of a plan // Episode 166
Jan 15,2022 37:26 -
74. The Code // Episode 165
Jan 13,2022 04:27 -
75. 2021 The Longest Year so far // Episode 164
Jan 01,2022 37:06 -
76. 5 for your Health and 5 for your Wealth // Episode 163
Dec 25,2021 41:44 -
77. 2022 The TUDS Predictions // Episode 162
Dec 18,2021 52:31 -
78. 25 Stocking Stuffers For More Enjoyable Winter Work// Episode 161
Dec 14,2021 49:52 -
79. Decking Contractors of all SHAPES and SIZES// Episode 160
Dec 04,2021 49:36 -
80. 7 Reasons to build your deck in the WINTER// Episode 159
Nov 27,2021 38:11 -
81. DeckExpo 2021 Cool Stuff We Wish We Saw// Episode 158
Nov 20,2021 01:05:57 -
82. The Most Google Questions About Composite Decking// Episode 157
Nov 13,2021 01:15:25 -
83. Is Your Decking Eco-Conscious?// Episode 156
Nov 08,2021 01:03:06 -
84. Trick AND Treat...Pro Tips for Building the Best Deck// Episode 155
Oct 30,2021 54:10 -
86. The Preview of what 2022 MIGHT look like // Episode 153
Oct 22,2021 47:37 -
87. Recap of the 2021 Deck Trends...Did they come true?// Episode 152
Oct 20,2021 34:56 -
88. Revisiting Old Lessons- 6 Things you‘ll learn FAST // Episode 151
Oct 02,2021 49:36 -
89. The Mental Health Check // Episode 150
Sep 27,2021 51:09 -
90. DECKS we build that $&%#... anywhere! // Episode 149
Sep 18,2021 48:03 -
92. Fall is the Best Season to Build your DECK!// Episode 146
Sep 05,2021 38:00 -
93. 7 Surprise Costs to Building your Deck // Episode 145
Aug 28,2021 45:33 -
94. All About Deck Code with Glenn Mathewson // Episode 144
Aug 21,2021 01:40:12 -
95. Top Ten Deck Boards of 2021 // Episode 143
Aug 14,2021 47:03 -
96. Do you NEED an Internet Presence? // Episode 142
Aug 10,2021 01:01:27 -
97. 18 Ways to Improve your Deck Experience on a Budget // Episode 141
Jul 31,2021 01:02:13 -
98. Replacing the Face but Leaving the Frame // Episode 140
Jul 24,2021 42:31 -
100. Bring Back My Porch - The Front Porch Revolution // Episode 139
Jul 17,2021 52:06 -
101. Live with Deck Specialist Magazine Q&A // Episode 138
Jul 16,2021 57:39 -
102. Beat the Heat- Ways to stay Cool While Building // Episode 137
Jul 05,2021 41:23 -
103. Tradeshows Post Covid-19...To Go or Not to Go? // Episode 136
Jun 26,2021 46:33 -
104. 20 of the Biggest Mistakes a DIYer can Make // Episode 135
Jun 23,2021 01:32:32 -
105. The World's Stinkiest Fish - Surströmming Challenge // Episode 134
Jun 12,2021 15:47 -
106. How to preserve your Wood Frame// Episode 133
Jun 05,2021 52:15 -
107. FEEL THE BURNout! // Episode 132
May 29,2021 01:21:50 -
108. Is it Time to REPLACE your Deck?// Episode 131
May 22,2021 52:36 -
109. Common Misconceptions// Episode 130
May 15,2021 01:22:24 -
110. Flag on the PLAY! 13 Red Flags When dealing with Contractors// Episode 129
May 08,2021 01:06:19 -
111. Would you still WOOD?// Episode 128
May 01,2021 46:54 -
112. Ten things to Consider when choosing your Decking// Episode 127
Apr 24,2021 01:30:00 -
113. Why Would You Ever Buy WOLF Decking? 2021 Edition // Episode 126
Apr 17,2021 48:48 -
114. Should I Spend my Money OUTside or INside? 7 Reasons // Episode 125
Apr 12,2021 27:08 -
115. Lumber Prices - How do they effect you? // Episode 124
Apr 03,2021 01:01:08 -
116. Why Would You Ever Buy Deckorators? 2021 Edition // Episode 123
Mar 27,2021 01:08:21 -
117. Why Would you EVER buy Fiberon? 2021 Edition // Episode 122
Mar 20,2021 01:08:14 -
118. Talking Steel Framing with Simcoe Decks // Episode 121
Mar 13,2021 01:47:31 -
119. Crashed Pod with Steen Woodwork // Episode 120
Mar 08,2021 01:28:07 -
120. Instagram Q&A With Wade and Shane // Episode 119
Feb 28,2021 01:05:05 -
121. Why Would You EVER Buy Trex? 2021 Edition // Episode 118
Feb 21,2021 31:30 -
122. Survey Says: What Contractors Want // Episode 117
Feb 20,2021 01:32:59 -
123. Which Social Media Platforms Should Contractors Be On? // Episode 116
Feb 06,2021 01:30:45 -
125. 6 Unthinkable Tips to Increase Your Close Rate // Episode 114
Feb 02,2021 01:09:51 -
126. The Foundation of Every Great Deck 2021 // Episode 113
Jan 16,2021 53:13 -
128. How 2020 Can Guide Us Through 2021 // Episode 111
Jan 07,2021 01:10:02 -
129. Cover Your Undercarriage... Skirt Your Deck // Episode 110
Dec 29,2020 01:03:51 -
130. Jason Varney Joins the Pod // Episode 109
Dec 28,2020 49:33 -
131. Great Gift Ideas for the Deck Builder in Your Life // Episode 108
Dec 17,2020 01:03:51 -
132. Specialty Deck Builder Tools Overview // Episode 107
Dec 05,2020 01:02:22 -
133. We Need to Talk About Mental Health // Episode 106
Dec 02,2020 01:22:47 -
134. 17 Tips for Contractors Working in the Winter // Episode 105
Dec 02,2020 52:48 -
135. 11 Things Contractors Should Do In The Offseason // Episode 104
Nov 14,2020 52:33 -
136. What To Expect in Pandemic 2021 // Episode 103
Nov 10,2020 01:16:50 -
137. Tips For Winterizing Your Deck // Episode 102
Oct 31,2020 43:07 -
138. Story Time With Mad Libs // Episode 101
Oct 24,2020 28:13 -
139. 100th Episode Deckorators Product Launch Party Extravaganza // Episode 100
Oct 21,2020 01:47:54 -
141. Instagram Q&A With Wade and Shane // Episode 98
Oct 03,2020 51:17 -
142. 10 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Build a Deck // Episode 97
Sep 26,2020 01:01:42 -
143. The Biggest Debates in Industry Right Now // Episode 96
Sep 19,2020 01:20:09 -
144. Decking Heat Test Results 2020 // Episode 95
Sep 12,2020 01:20:03 -
146. What Would Wade Do... an IG Q&A for Wade and Bryce // Episode 93
Aug 29,2020 01:11:09 -
147. Do NOT Do These 10 Things as a Homeowner Shopping for a Deck // Episode 92
Aug 22,2020 01:22:02 -
148. Brandon Fuchs From North Canadian Construction Joins the Pod // Episode 91
Aug 15,2020 01:18:29 -
149. Ask Us Anything Bryce the Homeowner Edition // Episode 90
Aug 10,2020 01:12:14 -
150. The Struggles of 2020 Thus Far From a Dealers Perspective // Episode 89
Aug 04,2020 01:27:53 -
153. 20 Reasons Why Your Quote is Higher Than the Other Guy // Episode 87
Jul 20,2020 01:12:47 -
154. Planning Is Everything - Wade's Special Edition // Episode 86
Jul 15,2020 01:18:48 -
155. Common Causes of Deck Failures // Episode 85
Jul 04,2020 01:18:44 -
156. 30 Tips for Contractors to Impress Your Clients // Episode 84
Jun 29,2020 01:15:47 -
157. Ask Us Anything - Instagram Q&A // Episode 83
Jun 20,2020 48:26 -
159. Top 10 Reasons to Spend Your Reno Money on a Deck // Episode 81
Jun 07,2020 48:27 -
160. Top 10 Deck Upgrades Under $1000 // Episode 80
May 31,2020 39:03 -
161. Why Would You EVER Buy Deckorators // Episode 79
May 25,2020 59:40 -
162. Infill and Mount - An Episode About Deck Railing // Episode 78
May 17,2020 01:38:56 -
164. Why Would You EVER Buy Fiberon? 2020 Edition // Episode 76
May 04,2020 52:26 -
165. Why Would You EVER Buy Trex? 2020 Edition // Episode 75
Apr 26,2020 49:27 -
166. Henhouse Decks' Andy Henley Joins the Pod // Episode 74
Apr 19,2020 01:04:20 -
167. Mike Shaheen from Decked Out Contracting Joins the Pod // Episode 73
Apr 11,2020 01:03:20 -
168. Why Would You EVER Buy TimberTech? 2020 Edition // Episode 72
Apr 06,2020 54:41 -
170. Instagram Q&A You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers // Episode 70
Mar 22,2020 54:27 -
171. Top 10 Deck Trends for 2020 // Episode 69
Mar 14,2020 30:06 -
173. 13 1/2 Reasons to Choose Composite Over Wood // Episode 67
Mar 01,2020 53:08 -
174. What's the Point of 3D Design? // Episode 66
Feb 23,2020 27:05 -
175. Just a Bunch of Nonsense with the BroLaws' Dave and Joey // Episode 65
Feb 15,2020 01:31:24 -
176. The Big News From The Big Brands in 2020 // Episode 64
Feb 10,2020 59:50 -
177. The Benefits of Steel/Aluminum Framing Over Wood // Episode 63
Feb 02,2020 01:02:19 -
178. IBS, WRLA, DeckExpo, LOC...Trade Shows, Are They Worth It? // Episode 62
Jan 25,2020 01:04:14 -
179. The Importance of Hiring Good People // Episode 61
Jan 20,2020 36:32 -
180. Simcoe Decks on the Importance of Knowing Your Business // Episode 60
Jan 10,2020 01:14:37 -
181. 5 New Years Resolutions for Your Business // Episode 59
Jan 04,2020 34:39 -
182. A Podcast Year In Review 2019 // Episode 58
Dec 31,2019 40:28 -
183. Vinyl Guys' Ryan Leslie Joins the Pod // Episode 57
Dec 20,2019 53:25 -
186. 6 Reasons To Build A Deck in the Winter // Episode 54
Dec 02,2019 42:26 -
187. Deck Expo Recap with Camo Fasteners and More Open Mic // Episode 53
Nov 24,2019 32:59 -
189. Contractor Open Mic Live From Deck Expo 2019 // Episode 51
Nov 09,2019 01:36:46 -
191. Mental Health Chat with Jim Demeray of Understand Us // Episode 49
Nov 02,2019 48:46 -
193. What's In A Warranty? Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon // Episode 47
Oct 19,2019 53:30 -
194. Sean Stefan From The Rusty Shovel Landscape Shop // Episode 46
Oct 14,2019 01:09:18 -
195. You Should Work For Free // Episode 45
Oct 06,2019 45:45 -
196. You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers // Episode 44
Sep 29,2019 01:01:03 -
197. Not All Composites Are Created Equal // Episode 43
Sep 22,2019 28:15 -
198. Round Table with BroLaws' Dave and Joey // Episode 42
Sep 15,2019 56:42 -
199. Fun With Mad Libs // Episode 41
Sep 08,2019 25:27 -
200. 5 Deck Trends... Fad or Forever? // 40
Sep 01,2019 28:51
The Ultimate Deck Podcast
Helping you keep your finger firmly pressed on the decking industry, the people in it, and the information you need to master the backyard. Hosted by Shane Chapman and Wade Laurent.
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