Monday Sep 09, 2024
Top 5 Questions Homeowners Ask When They Are Building a New Deck
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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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
2024 has been a funny year. I mean, they've all been funny since Covid. But now we are dealing with economic pressures, and many contractors are saying it's tough going out there. So how can you rise above and find those jobs? Here are 10 tips that should get the ball rolling.
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Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Our good friends Scot Scheffield and Korey Welterlich from Fortress Building Products are in town - so let's do a podcast! I'd like to say this episode is full of value, but really it's just full of four friends talking about whatever comes to mind. Enjoy.
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Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Everyone has a bad deck stain story. The fact is, the market is full of BAD products - AND... good products in bad markets. Listen up to hear what we think is the best TYPE of deck stain to use... and a pretty passionate endorsement of one of our favs.
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Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
You built a deck - so now what? Think about the rooms of your house. You wouldn't build living room without a couch and a TV. You wouldn't have dining room without a table. Or a games room without games? A deck is a living space - so LIVE IN IT! Here's 16 great additions to make any deck more enjoyable.
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Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
When it comes to building materials for decks, there is a wide range of quality, aesthetics, and price points. But let's say budget is no concern - and you just want the best of the best... what materials would we select? Here it is... our premium deck selections for high end decks.
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Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
Last week we talked about good budget decking materials to build a good deck on a budget. This week, we close the loop with the building tips to ensure an efficiently built deck with little waste to again - save money.
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Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
Being on a budget doesn't mean you have to build a bad deck. While there are many terrible products out there that will burn your wallet - there are also many good quality, budget friendly products to build a deck with. So... if we were going to build a deck "on the cheap" and still make sure it was a good deck - this is what we would do.
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Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Some might look at this and wonder how we got here - how did we let the patio guys compromise the borders of our deck world? But we couldn't be more excited and believe that these worlds were meant to merge. And nobody is merging them better than Old Castle who has built a portfolio of backyard brands such as Moistureshield, Barrette Outdoor Living, and of course Belgard. We sit down with George Karas and Lee Hotas, Key Account Managers at Belgard to talk about the industry and how Belgard continues to pave the way.
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