The Ultimate Deck Podcast

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

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

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

Decked Out Contracting of Regina, Saskatchewan has been serving the Regina and area market for over a decade, as one of the few specialized deck builders.  Owner and operator Michael Shaheen joins us on the pod to chat about his business and the current state of affairs with the industry as it battles a global pandemic.   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

TimberTech is one of the biggest names in low maintenance outdoor products.  Their decking offerings are numerous.  So just WHY WOULD you ever buy TimberTech?  Well, we go through the entire lineup and give you the ups, the downs, and the information you need to make an educated decision, on the 2020 Edition of Why Would You EVER Buy TimberTech?   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

This or That: We take a look at the two most common options at each deck building stage and discuss their pros and cons, and our preferences.  Piles, framing, decking, railing, light...should you choose THIS or THAT?   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

Well the world is certainly an interesting place these days to say the least.  So for this episode, we opened up the floor to YOU, our listeners, to ask any question you wanted through Instagram.  And on this episode, we read and answer your top of mind questions.  Let's go!   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 2020 season is upon us (coronavirus be damned) and so we talked a look at not 1, not 3, not 5...but TEN top trends in the decking industry for 2020.  Have a listen, and see if any of these trends can make their way into your projects this year!   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

We try to mix it up and provide a variety of episodes that include entertainment, education, experience, and interviews.  You'll be hard pressed to find another episode that has provided as much value as Leif Wirtanen gives us in this episode.  Have a listen to learn how Cascade Fence & Deck had an "ah-ha" moment and changed their entire way of business to become the successful operation they are today.   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

It's one of the biggest struggles any homeowner will encounter in their list of home renos - is the extra money for a composite deck worth it over a low cost pressure treated deck?  We wholeheartedly believe that it is...and here are 13 and a half reasons to support that.   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