The Ultimate Deck Podcast

The Ultimate Deck Podcast is your go-to show for everything backyard building — from decks and railings to patios, pergolas, and fences. Whether you’re a DIY homeowner planning your dream outdoor space or a contractor looking for smarter tools and materials, this podcast delivers expert advice, product insights, and real-world tips to help you build better. Hosted by Shane Chapman from The Ultimate Deck Shop, each episode tackles common questions, new trends, and industry know-how — with zero fluff and lots of practical value.
Episodes
Episodes
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Survey Says: What Contractors Want // Episode 117
Friday Feb 19, 2021
Friday Feb 19, 2021
So we did a thing. We ran a survey to some local contractors to learn what was most important to them. A variety of questions, a satisfactory number of responses, and now we share that info with you.
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Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Which Social Media Platforms Should Contractors Be On? // Episode 116
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Saturday Feb 06, 2021
Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse, MySpace, Vine... there are plenty of social media platforms to play on. Some have come, some gone, and some remain. But with so many options out there, it's tough to stay on top of them all. So which ones should contractors focus on to get the most benefit to their business? We chat about the pros and cons of all the current hotspots on the social landscape.
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Recently, celebrity designer Alison Victoria, star of HGTV’s “Windy City Rehab,” “Rock the Block” and “Ty Breakers,” along with Trex, released what they believed to be the top 5 outdoor trends for 2021. We review their list and give our thoughts on our favourite topic...outdoor living!
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
6 Unthinkable Tips to Increase Your Close Rate // Episode 114
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Losing jobs is no fun. So we've come up with 6 tips to help you close more jobs that you may NOT have given though to. Do one, win a job. Do all of them, and take over the world.
PLUS, we retrace Wade's steps and give Moistureshield's loyalty program the air it deserves.
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Saturday Jan 16, 2021
The Foundation of Every Great Deck 2021 // Episode 113
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
The most important part of the deck is what is structurally supporting it. Concrete piles are tried, trusted, and true, but over the years, many other options have popped up. We compared some of the top options in the market and evaluated the pros and cons.
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Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Saturday Jan 09, 2021
Every major manufacturer of composite and PVC decking offers some sort of contractor loyalty program to try and entice the masses to use their products, if possible, exclusively. But there's so many out there, how do you choose? Is one program better than another? We do deep dive comparison of the loyalty programs offered by Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, Deckorators, and Wolf.
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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
How 2020 Can Guide Us Through 2021 // Episode 111
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
2020 was special. Real special. Unpredictable, scary, frustrating. We all felt a little out of control. And there was little we could do about it. But with that experience now under our belts, how can we use what we learned to help us navigate 2021? That's the topic, on today's episode.
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Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Cover Your Undercarriage... Skirt Your Deck // Episode 110
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Often times, people finish their deck with it looking a little unfinished. Decking looking great, railing is on point, stairs might even have some nice detail. But then you look below the deck, and it's bare wood, steel and concrete. There are many products out there that can help clean up the underneath, and make your deck look truly complete. This episode is all about skirting.
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