The Ultimate Deck Podcast

For many of you, Wolf maybe isn't a brand you've even heard of for your maintenance free deck.  But those who know it, love it.

So why exactly WOULD you buy a Wolf deck?  Let us tell you.

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Every day as a contractor, you set out to visit strangers homes in hopes of closing your next job.  But sometimes, you DON'T want that job.

Shane and Justin discuss the Top 10 Red Flags to watch out …

What's your close rate these days?  10%?  20%?  50%?

We all have our approach on how to make an impression and win a job.  But today we discuss the top 5 oddball tips to help you close more jobs.  Be…

We have ALL seen decks that have violated a code or two, or twenty.  It almost seems commonplace unfortunately.  And codes are in place for a reason, to ensure the structures are safe and sturdy.

So …

Every week, these two clowny deck nerds bless your radio with all sorts of chitter chatter about all things decking.  But...

WHO ARE THEY?

This episode we dig into Shane and Wade's pasts to see how t…

There are a TON of deck railing options to consider for your project:  wood, composite, PVC, aluminum, iron, steel, cable, glass, etc.

We talk through some of the major types and brands of railing an…

"Composite."  We say it every day.  But what does it even mean?  "Composite" is a catchall work to define any material that is comprised of more than one input.  But not all "composite" deck boards a…

From time to time, Shane Chapman presents to Entrepreneurship high school classes and career fairs.  Live from O'Neill High School in Regina, SK on April 12, 2019.

Follow along with some lessons from…

Two of the most common question we get in the industry from customers when it comes to composite and PVC decking: Does it get hot?  Is it slippery?

Let's dig into these two concerns a little bit so w…

TimberTech and Azek are 2 of the largest and most well known brands in the decking industry.  But what makes them so great?  In this episode, Wade and Shane discuss why you might consider TimberTech …

When you hear the brand "Deckorators", it's hard not to think of post caps, aluminum balusters, and other deck accessories... but Deckorators (UFP) is so much more.  With sat around the mic with Jase…

We gather around the mic with Fiberon's Shawn Feero (Regional Sales Manager Canada) and Mike Forfylow (Territory Manager for Western Canada) and talk all things Fiberon.  Big changes for 2019, and so…

Azek and TimberTech are two of the strongest brands in the world when it comes to decking.  Recently they have undergone a small branding re-alignment that has moved the entire decking category under…

Trex is the leading brand of composite decking in the world, and a large reason for that is their approach to marketing.  Live from IBS 2019 in Las Vegas, we sit down with Leslie Adkins, the Vice Pre…

Bobby Parks brought a level of detail and craftsmanship to the outdoors that was rarely seen before.  For decades, Bobby's businesses catered to the high end deck and porch market in the Atlanta area…

Our "Why Would You Ever" series takes aim on another one of the composite decking giants: Fiberon.  This isn't peeled out of a promo catalog, this is our opinions based on our day to day experience i…

Introducing our new "Why Would You Ever" series where we give you all the unbiased reasons you might want to buy.  This isn't peeled out of a promo catalog, this is our opinions based on our day to d…

Mark Fisher has a big job: make Wolf Decking a household name.  In an industry dominated by a few key players, that is a challenging task.  But Wolf has clawed away market share in a number of major …

Justin Reeves and Greg Moore came from the ad agency world with a wealth of experience, knowledge, and energy to create Pidgeon Social; a social media consulting agency.  But in parallel, they create…

We're all familiar with being a customer at a lumber dealer, but what's life like on the other side of the desk?

We sit down with Tim Percy from the Everything Exterior Store in Edmonton, Alberta for…