The Deckheads Podcast

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. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

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. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

We've all seen it: a deck that has fallen off a house and crashed to the ground. And unfortunately, there are usually people that do down with it resulting in injuries, or worse; death. And it almost always comes down to the same common building mistakes. So we discuss some of the most common issues we see. Some more dangerous than others, but all a sign of a bad install. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

It's a grind out there to win those jobs and keep the cash flow going. So to help you stand out from the rest, we have compiled a list of 30 tips you can do to set yourself apart from all the Chuck's in Trucks whoa re trying to steal your bologna. Follow even half of these to step your game up to the next level and double your close rate. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

One of our favourite formats, the Instagram Q&A where we open the topic up to the listeners to ask us questions about anything. This one got a little crazy at times, but there may be a sprinkle of value here and there. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

There are certain topics that when raised, draw fans and foes to both sides of the argument without fail. On this episode, we dig those issues up, chat about them, pick a side, and settle this once and for all...until the next time. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

You've got some money saved up to do some home improvements. But what to use it on? Kitchen reno? Bathroom reno? Finish the basement? Paint, flooring, shingles? Here are 10 good reasons why a new outdoor living space should be on the list above all others. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

Decks come in all shapes and sizes, but the high majority of them are 250 square foot rectangles with some railing and a set of stairs. So what are some things you can do to spruce up your deck, that don't break the bank? Well we came up with 10 great upgrades that cost less than $1000. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

Deckorators is a long time player in the decking industry. But with their releases of EOVations lines of decking over the past number of years, they have really started to gain massive traction within the composite decking category. After listening to this episode, you'll start to understand why. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

For sometime, out listeners have requested an episode about the many maintenance free railing options available. And we resisted for some time, wondering how we could possibly make that episode interesting enough for audio. Well... here's what we came up with. Over 90 minutes of stupidity, combined with a little bit of information about deck railings. We apologize. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

The biggest name is the decking industry somehow took 77 episodes to join The Ultimate Deck Podcast, but it's finally happened: Paul LaFrance joins Shane and Wade to talk about how he got into the business, how he ended up on HGTV, and his new show Backyard Revolutions. Don't miss this episode! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

One of the big brands of composite decking that doesn't come up in conversation as much as the big two behemoths of Trex and TimberTech, is Fiberon. Fiberon makes great products and has really stepped up their marketing game in the last 1-2 years. With new products on the roadmap for 2020, we talk all things Fiberon decking and give you the good, the bad, and the ugly! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Trex remains the most well known brand of composite decking in the world. They have a variety of lines and price points that received a little mix up in 2019. We revisit their lineup in 2020 and give you the low down on the good, the bad, and the ugly. Why would you ever buy Trex? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Every once in a while, a project blows up on Instagram that makes everyone perk up and start thinking about where the creative limits actually end with deck projects, and in 2019 that was the NADRA Award winning project affectionately known as the "Guitar Deck" built by Henhouse Decks in Ohio. We dial in Henhouse Decks owner Andy Henley for a chat about his business and his now famous project. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Decked Out Contracting of Regina, Saskatchewan has been serving the Regina and area market for over a decade, as one of the few specialized deck builders. Owner and operator Michael Shaheen joins us on the pod to chat about his business and the current state of affairs with the industry as it battles a global pandemic. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

TimberTech is one of the biggest names in low maintenance outdoor products. Their decking offerings are numerous. So just WHY WOULD you ever buy TimberTech? Well, we go through the entire lineup and give you the ups, the downs, and the information you need to make an educated decision, on the 2020 Edition of Why Would You EVER Buy TimberTech? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

This or That: We take a look at the two most common options at each deck building stage and discuss their pros and cons, and our preferences. Piles, framing, decking, railing, light...should you choose THIS or THAT? Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Well the world is certainly an interesting place these days to say the least. So for this episode, we opened up the floor to YOU, our listeners, to ask any question you wanted through Instagram. And on this episode, we read and answer your top of mind questions. Let's go! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

The 2020 season is upon us (coronavirus be damned) and so we talked a look at not 1, not 3, not 5...but TEN top trends in the decking industry for 2020. Have a listen, and see if any of these trends can make their way into your projects this year! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

We try to mix it up and provide a variety of episodes that include entertainment, education, experience, and interviews. You'll be hard pressed to find another episode that has provided as much value as Leif Wirtanen gives us in this episode. Have a listen to learn how Cascade Fence & Deck had an "ah-ha" moment and changed their entire way of business to become the successful operation they are today. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

It's one of the biggest struggles any homeowner will encounter in their list of home renos - is the extra money for a composite deck worth it over a low cost pressure treated deck? We wholeheartedly believe that it is...and here are 13 and a half reasons to support that. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

3D design services are becoming more and more a part of the decking building process. From free design tools online, to paid services provided by landscapers and deck builders, these tools can provide a fantastic visual for your upcoming project. Let's learn a little bit more about the value and options of this trend! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Our history with Dave and Joey gave us the confidence that we didn't have to spend any time prepping for this episode, we knew we would just connect, hit it off, and fill the entire hour and then some. Maybe that was a mistake. On today's episode of completely random thoughts, laughing, and stupidity... we rip of a round table for the ages with the Brolaws live in our studio! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

February is here, IBS is over, and spring is soon to be sprung. And that means every manufacturer has committed to their game plan for 2020. So on this episode, we discuss what all of the big brands are bringing to the table in 2020. Included in this conversation, Trex, Timbertech, Fiberon, and Deckorators. What's new, what's hot, what's no... let's go! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Pressure treated lumber is the go to material for framing decks in almost any market, anywhere. But steel has slowly gaining attention over the last number of years mainly via Trex Elevations steel framing. But now new options are coming to market such as Fortress Evolutions steel framing and DexSpan aluminum framing that are helping from both a distribution, availability, and price point. So maybe it's time to start talking about metal alternatives a little more. Here's a variety of reasons you should consider metal framing. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

There are no shortage of trade shows in our industry... IBS, DeckExpo, LOC, WRLA, JLC Live and on and on. And then there are local home, garden, and spring shows in every market. All of these shows fall into 3 main categories: Product Trade Shows, Buying Shows, and Home Shows. We discuss all the above and chat about what value they could bring to your business. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

One of the biggest challenges of running a business in the decking industry, or literally any industry ever, is finding good people. As a business grows beyond the founder doing everything, it's pivotal to find the people that can help you succeed. And there's a few key points that help weed through the masses to find those good people. We tackle that on Episode 61. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

It's not often that contractors are so in tune with the backend of their business, but Michael Scott of Simcoe Decks has a passion for the numbers. In spite of being in the very early stages of his company, Mike understands the importance of knowing your numbers, implementing processes, and the psychology of his customers. There's a lot to learn in today's episode of The Ultimate Deck Podcast, episode 60. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Goodbye 2019, Hello 2020! At this time of year, the gyms are full and burger joints see a slump in sales as we all make resolutions that we hold for at least 72 hours. But what about your business? This is a great time to make some adjustments and get off to a good start for the year. So here are 5 resolutions you should consider for your business. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

What a year it's been! In late 2018, we decided to start a podcast. We had an idea in mind and knew what we wanted to do, but no concrete plan. Well, as it turned out, 2019 was a great year for the podcast. And so, let's have a look at the who, the what, and the how 2019 treated The Ultimate Deck Podcast. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

On today's podcast, Shane and Justin chat it up with Vinyl Guys owner, Ryan Leslie. Operating out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, Vinyl Guys is a fence and deck company that focuses on high quality, maintenance free solutions. Listen to learn a little more about Ryan and his company! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

As Christmas draws near, we list off 12 items that any deck builder should love to find under the tree, to make their work lives easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Merry Christmas! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

The NADRA Deck Award dinner happened in Louisville, Kentucky during Deck Expo 2019. Winners from 24 categories were announced, and the hardware was handed out. One today's episode, we discuss the award categories and who won them, and follow that up with 10 reasons why you might want to consider entering in 2020! Find the award winning projects here: https://www.nadra.org/awards/2019-awards Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

When the snow falls, the phone stops ringing. But for homeowners, the winter can be an ideal time to invest in a deck. Here are 6 reasons why a winter build make good sense! BONUS: At the end of the episode, Shane, Wade, Justin, and Pat partake in the One Chip Challenge... the hottest tortilla chip on the planet. Ouchie. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Live from the Deckorators booth in Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019...for the FINAL time. We chat with Greg Groenhout, Product Manager at Camo Fasteners about their new Camo Edge system. We also open the mics back up to chat with Joel Siebert from Moutainview Building Materials in Calgary, Alberta and Quebec contractor Eric Theroux. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Live from the Deckorators booth in Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. We sat down with some of the best in the industry, Deckorators Certified Pros: Sean from Premier Outdoor Living, Joe from All Decked Out, and Leif from Cascade Fence and Deck. There's a lot of awards hardware sitting at this table as we learn a little more about how they run their operations! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Live from Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. Hosted by Deckorators at their booth, and during the Instagram Meetup, we held an OPEN MIC and gave the crowd of contractors an opportunity to sit down and chat it up on the podcast Listen to find out who! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

We are live from Louisville, Kentucky at Deck Expo 2019. Hosted by Deckorators at their booth, we sat down with Jase DeBoer to chat about what's new for 2020 from Deckorators. Exciting stuff! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Being an entrepreneur is a lonely and stressful gig. And one of the most lonely and stressful lines of work is that of a contractor. Nobody ever teaches you how to manage employees, manage customers, manage your books, manage your finances, your purchasing, your taxes, your competitors, you market. It's a big job and quite often it lands all on your shoulders alone. And nobody teaches us how to deal with it all emotionally and physically. Jim Demeray founded Understand Us; a non-profit whose mission is to increase awareness around mental health. And one t-shirt, one cookie, one keynote at a time, Jim is normalizing the conversation and removing the stigma around speaking up about our internal struggles. This may be one of our most important episodes yet. Have a listen. Take action. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Warranties are used as marketing tools by the whole decking industry. At face value, they all seem great! But what's really behind the number? How good is the warranty? And how does it compare to other brands? This is Part 2: Deckorators, Wolf, and Clubhouse. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Warranties are used as marketing tools by the whole decking industry. At face value, they all seem great! But what's really behind the number? How good is the warranty? And how does it compare to other brands? We do a deep dive on decking warranties, and we start with the big three: Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

In what is sure to be one of our favourite episodes ever, small business owner Sean Stefan of The Rusty Shovel Landscape Shop joins us in studio to talk about his journey, small business advice, and random foolishness with The Ultimate Deck Shop crew. Sean is a smart dude, who has grown his business to a staple in the community of Regina, Saskatchewan. Give this a listen. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Working for free might not be something you've put much thought into, but we think there's a ton of value in doing it. So we discuss that, and a bunch of other disorganized rambling on THIS episode! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Every once and a while we hit up Instagram Stories to ask the community for questions we can discuss and answer on the podcast. This is one of those times. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

"Composite Decking" is a bit of a catchall phrase. So let's break this down and chat about all the different types and ways that this stuff is made so we understand why some is CHEAP, and some is not. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

There are your run-of-the-mill contractors, and then there's Dave and Joey from BroLaws Construction: the funny, quirky, "living their best life" personalities from your favourite HGTV shows such as Decked Out, Deck Wars, Home to Win, Custom Built and more. Something told us we'd have a few things in common. Check it out. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Sometimes even deck guys need a break from deck talk. On this episode, we have a little elementary school fun with MAD LIBS! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

The current state of the union of deck builders sees trends come and go. On this episode we key in on 5 current trends in the deck industry, and we label them Fad, or Forever! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

These Top 5 products have really made a splash this year and have become infamous on Instagram. Have a listen and give these 5 products a try to have some fun with your projects this year! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman

Treated lumber doesn't last forever. So we provide some solid tips and products that will help get the most life out of your deck. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop Find more Shane Chapman: https://www.instagram.com/theshanechapman