The Ultimate Deck Podcast

"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/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

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/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

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

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/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

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

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

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

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 steel options, we engaged in a lengthy conversation with steel framing specialist Scott Kelly, owner of Precision Construction in Golden, Colorado.   If you're curious about steel frame options, this episode is an absolute MUST LISTEN!   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

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 steel options, we engaged in a lengthy conversation with steel framing specialist Scott Kelly, owner of Precision Construction in Golden, Colorado.   If you're curious about steel frame options, this episode is an absolute MUST LISTEN!   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

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 quotes can be so different for the same project.   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