The Ultimate Deck Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

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

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.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

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/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop   Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman