The Deckheads Podcast

Some Builders/Contractors/DIYers aren't familiar with steel framing. With lumber being so familiar its obviously the material of choice because of the comfort level of most people. But with today's outdoor living pandemonium and volatile lumber prices we are starting to see many consumers searching out alternative options. The Dream team, Wade, Shane and Bryce, sat down with Jason Meier, from Fort...

Bryce and Shane get deep into the topic of Front Porches and why you should get one! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

We were invited to do a live show with Deck Specialist Magazine! Wade and Shane decided to poll the internet to find the biggest burning questions in the Decking Industry and gave them their best shot! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theul...

Wades back and heating up the Podcast! IT was fitting because we talked about Ways to keep yourself and your crews safe in the heat this summer! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedecksho...

With the end of the pandemic in sight it is just a matter of time before people start attending tradeshows and conferences. Shane and Bryce discuss the pros and cons of going to a show as an attendee and as a business. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.f...

If you are someone who wants to try building a DECK you should start by listening to this episode. If you are learning a lot from this episode...you should probably keep learning before you attempt to build your deck.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www....

This Episode has NOTHING to do with Decks...Other than what contractors do in their spare time I Guess. The entire Decked Out crew showed up to bring us Surströmming, The World's Stinkiest Fish, and we decided to cram everybody into our podcast studio to see if our noses and guts could handle it. Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube....

95% of decks built today will use wood framing. It has been like that FOREVER and will continue to be that way for the foreseeable future. With a huge demand in wood and lumber these days how do you get the MOST out of your framing? Shane sits down to give you 6 tips to make sure your deck framing lasts as long as your Composite deck boards. We also got into a weird discussion about pickles.   Fin...

With Deck Season in full in swing burnout is a serious thing. We are all just getting into the 2021 year and we are already feeling all the pressures of a great year but even earlier. So what do you do to avoid burnout so you can save yourself all the time and unexpected problems that come with burnout and overstress? We got the whole gang back together to talk about some ways to identify, prevent...

Is your Deck Rotting? are boards starting to peel up? Is it leaning to one side? IT might be time to replace your deck. There are lots of reasons to replace your deck and we go through most of them. If you don't know if its the right time to replace your deck listen to this podcast and you might find out you have a few more years left.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https:...

Shane and Bryce sit down to discuss the Common Misconception's that inevitably appear around the decking industry. Do you know what I MEME?   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop h...

This is a Homeowner focused episode for sure. There are tons of red flags that homeowners give contractors and the same goes for contractors to homeowners.   If your looking to hire a contractor to build your next deck, backyard project or any home reno be sure not to miss this episode.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theu...

With lumber and wood prices creeping closer and closer to the price of composite the biggest questions is...   Would you till put Wood on your deck?   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimated...

How do I choose the right Composite Deck board?   Here are the Ten things you should be considering when it comes to picking a composite deck board for your next deck project.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://w...

Why Would You Ever Buy WOLF Decking?   We do a little breakdown of all the major brands we carry each year and now its Wolf Home Products that is going to step up to the plate and we will tell you the Pros and Cons of purchasing Wolf Decking for your next Backyard Project.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedecksho...

Should I Spend my Money OUTside or INside? Obviously we think you should spend your renovation dollars on the outside of your house but we are pretty biased. Here are the TOP 7 reasons you should Reno your outside spaces this season instead of the inside of your house. Get Ready!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimate...

If you are thinking about building this year or are a contractor and haven't thought about Lumber Pricing you must already be on the steel framing train. With so many factors going to into why the cost of lumber is going up the real question is, how do you pivot as a contractor, supplier, consumer? Will you hold out on your project and wait till Next Year and hope Prices will fall? Will you switch...

Its that time of year again. Deckorators is not in the conversation when it comes to the most recognizable brands but it makes big waves with their products. Shane and Wade go through all the Pro's and Cons of Choosing Deckorators for your next Deck Project.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://insta...

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 some great colors and new products since last year now is the time to go through it all again!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tu...

With rising lumber prices now is the time to continue the steel talk. We had Mike from Simcoe Decks on to talk about the challenges and benefits of changing your business over to steel framing. If you're looking to transition your business into steel get a leg up by listening to this one!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.tuds.ca/podshop https://www.youtube.com/th...

We originally had another Topic but then John "Danger" Steen, from @steenwoodwork on Instagram, Crashed the podcast to start talking tools. Every possible thing you might need to know about a saw, John knows. He shared all of his knowledge and experiences with all the major brands on the market today.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedecksh...

It's that time for YOU to control the content of this episode of the podcast.  Once again we invited questions from our followers on Instagram to answer on the podcast.  This is another edition of the ever so popular, Instagram Q&A episodes.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.face...

Anyone who knows anything about composite decking, knows Trex.  As the number one brand in the industry, it's the most well known by a long shot.  But is it any good?  We discuss the pros and cons of each of Trex's lineup and give you a bit of a rundown on the lineup changes for 2021.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instag...

So we did a thing.  We ran a survey to some local contractors to learn what was most important to them.  A variety of questions, a satisfactory number of responses, and now we share that info with you.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.tuds.ca https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www...

Facebook, Instagram, Clubhouse, MySpace, Vine... there are plenty of social media platforms to play on.  Some have come, some gone, and some remain.  But with so many options out there, it's tough to stay on top of them all.  So which ones should contractors focus on to get the most benefit to their business?  We chat about the pros and cons of all the current hotspots on the social landscape.   F...