The Ultimate Deck Podcast

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…

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 provi…

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 som…

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 brand…

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 …

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…

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 piv…

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 …

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?…

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 th…

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 qual…

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!

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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 a…

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!

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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 a…

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 A…

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 d…

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!

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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 customer…

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…