The Ultimate Deck Podcast

Building a new deck can be a stressful experience for a homeowner. There are so many unknowns, and so many questions - so here are the answers to the top 5 questions homeowners ask when they are abou…

2024 has been a funny year. I mean, they've all been funny since Covid. But now we are dealing with economic pressures, and many contractors are saying it's tough going out there. So how can you rise…

Our good friends Scot Scheffield and Korey Welterlich from Fortress Building Products are in town - so let's do a podcast! I'd like to say this episode is full of value, but really it's just full of …

Everyone has a bad deck stain story. The fact is, the market is full of BAD products - AND... good products in bad markets. Listen up to hear what we think is the best TYPE of deck stain to use... an…

You built a deck - so now what? Think about the rooms of your house. You wouldn't build living room without a couch and a TV. You wouldn't have dining room without a table. Or a games room without ga…

When it comes to building materials for decks, there is a wide range of quality, aesthetics, and price points. But let's say budget is no concern - and you just want the best of the best... what mate…

Last week we talked about good budget decking materials to build a good deck on a budget. This week, we close the loop with the building tips to ensure an efficiently built deck with little waste to …

Being on a budget doesn't mean you have to build a bad deck. While there are many terrible products out there that will burn your wallet - there are also many good quality, budget friendly products t…

Some might look at this and wonder how we got here - how did we let the patio guys compromise the borders of our deck world?  But we couldn't be more excited and believe that these worlds were meant …

There is a lot of $#!++y composite decking in the market. And if you're not careful, your savings might get burnt by a BAD product. Nobody wants to experience this. But if you don't live and breath t…

Cable rail continues to be desired by homeowners everywhere. The clean, modern, industrial look provides many of the same benefits of glass rail, without the maintenance. So here's a bunch of reason …

Decks versus patios... the lifelong debate about what makes more sense in your back yard. Well the short answer is: either. In this episode, Wade and Shane discuss five scenarios where it makes more …

Getting to the top if a feat in of itself... but staying on top is even harder. In this episode, Wade and Shane discuss Trex's dominance, the competitive challenges it contends with, and its unpreced…

In this episode, Wade and Shane discuss why deck building businesses may want to adopt a comprehensive backyard approach. They discuss how broadening spectrum can enhance customer experience, enlarge…

Wade and Shane recently made the trip to the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. In this episode we discuss what we saw, and didn't see, in the world of outdoor living at IBS 2024

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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 wh…

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, …

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 …

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…

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.…