Saturday Aug 29, 2020
What Would Wade Do... an IG Q&A for Wade and Bryce // Episode 93
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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Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
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.
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Saturday Aug 15, 2020
Saturday Aug 15, 2020
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.
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Monday Aug 10, 2020
Monday Aug 10, 2020
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.
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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
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.
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Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
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!
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Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
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!
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
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.
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Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
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.
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