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.
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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
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
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
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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Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Jason Varney, owner of Dock & Deck out of Tennessee and hosted of Docked Out on DIY Network, has built a successful company on the shores of the rivers of Tennessee. And on a day that should have at his undivided attention on his son's wedding, we stole a few minutes to hear Jason's story.
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
It's Christmas time, and you're wondering, what can I get that special deck builder in my life? Well lucky you, we dedicated an entire episode on how to fill that empty space under the tree!
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Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Every contractor has a trailer or truck full of tools that every carpenter needs... miter saw, circular saw, jigsaw, and on and on. We all need those general purpose tools. But what are some tools that ONLY deck builders need? We discuss a number of tools on the market that every deck builder should be aware of to help bring speed and efficiency to your projects!
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