Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Highlights in Outdoor Living from IBS 2024
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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Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Spring weather means the spring frenzy construction season gets underway. That's right - shoulder to shoulder at the store, long permit wait times, waiting longer for quotes, not getting scheduled when you want, etc. It's not much fun to get caught up in it. So... here's 10 reasons why you should start planning your deck NOW!
Check out our blog on this topic: https://tuds.ca/blogs/news/10-reasons-to-start-your-backyard-project-early
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
It's 2024 and spring looks to be knocking at the door. So what can we expect for trends in outdoor living this year? Wade and Shane discuss 12 of the top trends we expect to see, or continue to see, in 2024.
Check out our blog on this topic: https://tuds.ca/blogs/news/the-top-10-myths-about-the-decking-industry
Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop:
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
There are a lot of misconceptions and myths in the decking industry, and unfortunately that leads to homeowners making important decisions based on poor information. Here are 10 common myths that we debunk on the fly.
Check out our blog on this topic: https://tuds.ca/blogs/news/the-top-10-myths-about-the-decking-industry
Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop:
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Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Dry space under your deck can be very desirable to convert that space into a weather-safe patio or even just a dry storage space. We discuss four great systems that will accomplish this for you: Trex Rain Escape, Dexerdry, Duradek, and ZipUp Ceilings.
Check out our blog on this topic: https://tuds.ca/blogs/news/deck-waterproofing-solutions-for-canadian-climates
Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop:
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Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Dealer reps - it's a position that seems to have morphed a little over the last few years. It's an incredibly important job as the person in it has a direct impact on the brand of the entire company. Relationships are one of the most important factors of success at the retail level. So what makes a great rep? Let's discuss.
Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop:
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Fresh off their visit to Deck Expo 2023 in Las Vegas, Wade and Shane discuss the top products that made an impact at the show.
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Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Many deck builders build a great deck. But they may not be great at all the fine details of running their business. And if you don't pay attention to these details - they can sink you - FAST.
Here are 15 ways a deck builder can find themselves looking for a 9-5 again, if they're not careful.
Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop:
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Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Homeowners often have some sticker shock when it comes to hourly rates that tradespeople charge. Mechanics, HVAC, carpenters, electricians, deck builders... it doesn't matter. $75, $90, $150... it always comes with the reaction that it's "too much".
But who decides what is a fair rate? In this episode, we try to break down all those included expenses that small business have that go into that rate. Spoiler... they're charging a very fair rate.
Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop:
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