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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 267
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Planning the beginning of a plan // Episode 166
The beginning of the year is upon us and its time to start thinking about decks again. Actually we never stopped thinking about decks but most regular people do stop thinking about decks. If you are …
The Code // Episode 165
Listen closely because we are only going to say this once. there might be a secret code in this podcast...
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2021 The Longest Year so far // Episode 164
Only we would start the year by looking back. We looked back on all of the things that happend in 2021 that were known around the world. The decking industry was full of memes, viral moments and more…
5 for your Health and 5 for your Wealth // Episode 163
Christmas is here and we are already onto the next thing. Its New Years Resolutions. Trying to figure out what those are each year is a tough thing. That's where Shane and Bryce have you covered. We …
2022 The TUDS Predictions // Episode 162
We looked deep in our crystal ball. Spent hours researching to give our predictions some validity. All to give you an idea of what 2022 will look like based on the type of 2021 that we had here. Get …
25 Stocking Stuffers For More Enjoyable Winter Work// Episode 161
Winter work is fun when its not cold. So for some markets you are fine but if your from the best parts of Canada working in the cold is inevitable even if you aren't working through the winter. Shane…
Decking Contractors of all SHAPES and SIZES// Episode 160
Decking contractors can come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are meant to build decks some of them build decks as a passion or just because their client wants them too. All of these contractors…
7 Reasons to build your deck in the WINTER// Episode 159
We sure wanted you to build your deck in the Fall but Winter has all the same benefits and then some. Here are 7 GREAT reasons to get your deck built when most people aren't even thinking about it. A…
DeckExpo 2021 Cool Stuff We Wish We Saw// Episode 158
Not being able to go to Deck Expo this year was a bummer. So we looked through the exhibitor list and talked about the things we might have seen. We also had a few guests on that were there so give u…
The Most Google Questions About Composite Decking// Episode 157
This is a homeowner episode for sure! Bryce combed the internet and found the most googled questions when it comes to composite decking. He then proceeded to pepper Shane with question after question…
Is Your Decking Eco-Conscious?// Episode 156
Eco friendliness is becoming more and more of a selling point these days when it comes to all sort's of products this includes decking. We did an slightly more than surface look at the major decking …
Trick AND Treat...Pro Tips for Building the Best Deck// Episode 155
Shane, Bryce and WADE! We go through 13 of the best TRICKS to give the best finished product. Whether building your a contractor or a DIYer these tips are for EVERYONE!
Happy Halloween
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SPOOKY TIME...The Scariest things people to to their DECKS // Episode 154
We have seen our fair share of horror stories when it comes to decks and backyard projects.
Here are the 13 scariest things that people can do when building a deck!
BOO!
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The Preview of what 2022 MIGHT look like // Episode 153
The last two seasons have had there fair share of unpredictability...so how do you even attempt to decide what to do in 2022?
Shane and Wade go through their thoughts about the entire situation on t…
Recap of the 2021 Deck Trends...Did they come true?// Episode 152
A few episodes ago we dug into an article from HGTV's Alison Victoria that was attempting to predict the Deck trends of 2021?
Wade and Shane go through that list to see how well they did with their …
Revisiting Old Lessons- 6 Things you‘ll learn FAST // Episode 151
On the POD we decided to go back into the vault and revisit some old lessons. Bryce went and found an old podcast that had 6 things you'll learn fast when starting your business and they are still re…
The Mental Health Check // Episode 150
Every quarter we like to do a mental health check and discuss ways for you to improve your mental health around the work place and to help others to the same!
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DECKS we build that $&%#... anywhere! // Episode 149
Who says you have to build your deck attached to your house? We SURE DON'T!
Come and explore the many OTHER places you could put your deck other than attached to your house.
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Best places to spend money on your deck...that ain‘t fancy! // Episode 147
Looking for the best deck money can buy? These are the most important, but often overlooked, places that you should put your deck budget into!
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Fall is the Best Season to Build your DECK!// Episode 146
If you are still considering building a deck this year, or even early next year, now is the time to do it. Shane and Bryce run through all of the reasons to do it in the fall instead of ANY other sea…