The Deckheads Podcast

Recently, celebrity designer Alison Victoria, star of HGTV’s “Windy City Rehab,” “Rock the Block” and “Ty Breakers,” along with Trex, released what they believed to be the top 5 outdoor trends for 2021.  We review their list and give our thoughts on our favourite topic...outdoor living! Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimated...

Losing jobs is no fun.  So we've come up with 6 tips to help you close more jobs that you may NOT have given though to.  Do one, win a job.  Do all of them, and take over the world.   PLUS, we retrace Wade's steps and give Moistureshield's loyalty program the air it deserves.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop h...

The most important part of the deck is what is structurally supporting it.  Concrete piles are tried, trusted, and true, but over the years, many other options have popped up.  We compared some of the top options in the market and evaluated the pros and cons.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebo...

Every major manufacturer of composite and PVC decking offers some sort of contractor loyalty program to try and entice the masses to use their products, if possible, exclusively.  But there's so many out there, how do you choose?  Is one program better than another?  We do deep dive comparison of the loyalty programs offered by Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, Deckorators, and Wolf.   Find more The Ulti...

2020 was special.  Real special.  Unpredictable, scary, frustrating.  We all felt a little out of control.  And there was little we could do about it.  But with that experience now under our belts, how can we use what we learned to help us navigate 2021?  That's the topic, on today's episode.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theu...

Often times, people finish their deck with it looking a little unfinished.  Decking looking great, railing is on point, stairs might even have some nice detail.  But then you look below the deck, and it's bare wood, steel and concrete.  There are many products out there that can help clean up the underneath, and make your deck look truly complete.  This episode is all about skirting.   Find more T...

Jason Varney, owner of Dock & Deck out of Tennessee and hosted of Docked Out on DIY Network, has built a successful company on the shores of the rivers of Tennessee.  And on a day that should have at his undivided attention on his son's wedding, we stole a few minutes to hear Jason's story.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theult...

It's Christmas time, and you're wondering, what can I get that special deck builder in my life?  Well lucky you, we dedicated an entire episode on how to fill that empty space under the tree!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedecksh...

Every contractor has a trailer or truck full of tools that every carpenter needs... miter saw, circular saw, jigsaw, and on and on.  We all need those general purpose tools.  But what are some tools that ONLY deck builders need?  We discuss a number of tools on the market that every deck builder should be aware of to help bring speed and efficiency to your projects!   Find more The Ultimate Deck S...

We like to have a lot of fun on this podcast, but sometimes it's a good time to settle down and address the fact that the construction industry is one of the most at risk professions for mental health issues.  In this episode, we discuss the elephant in the room and provide some guidance about how to keep yours, and others, mental health in check.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.yo...

So you've made the decision that you're going to keep on trucking through the cold winter, and build some decks.  But maybe you're not experienced with cold weather work.  Here's a whole bunch of great tips to make it as enjoyable as possible!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultima...

For many contractors, the winter season brings a change; either to the type of work, or work at all.  But it's not all bad news.  This slow time can be a great "business building" season.  Here are 11 things contractors should do with your down time.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/th...

2020 was an interesting year.  COVID19 was a curveball that nobody knew how to navigate.  And it doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon.  So what does that mean for 2021?  Who knows.  But let's chat about it.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tikt...

Winter deck maintenance usually brings forth a number of questions.  Should I oil my deck before winter?  What type of shovel should I use?  Can I use ice melt?  We tackle all the questions with some no non-sense tips for your deck!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop...

Every once in a while, we have to break it up and do an episode with zero intrinsic value.  Just a little time to unwind and have some fun.  This is one of those episodes.  We're sorry.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop htt...

Episode 100!!!  We did it, we've recorded 100 episodes of this podcast over the past 22 months. And for this big event, we were happy to help Deckorators with their world wide launch of their 2021 product lineup. All while connecting virtually with our friends at Deckorators and local Denver celebrity contractors as they spend the week on a charitable project to build a new accessible backyard dre...

Helical screw piles are one of the best innovations to ever happen for deck builder.  We are BIG fans of helical screw piles, and so here are 5 reasons why they are so amazing!  But not so fast, they aren't ALWAYS great, so we have 3 reasons why you might not like them too.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop htt...

One of our favourite formats - the Instagram Q&A!  Wade and Shane answer questions from the Instagram community!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitter.com/theultdeckshop

Spring is busy. Summer is hot. Winter is cold. But Fall is not...ANY of these things.   We have 10 really, really good reasons why building a deck in the fall is a great idea!   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok.com/@theultimatedeckshop https://twitt...

There's a lot of turmoil in the world this year, and our industry isn't immune.  There's some debates out there that may never be settled.  But we look at the most topical debates happening in our industry in 2020.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.tiktok...

"Which one gets less hot" is a customer question we all deal with on a near daily basis.  There are many claims out there, but what do they all mean?  And how much faith can we have in the claims?   Well, we dug through all the noise, ran out own heat tests and compiled a ton of data.  Here are the results.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://ins...

Lighting can take any project from blah to WOW.  It's often an overlooked component however, or often the first thing that gets axed when budget is a concern.  But we think there are other ways to save money, and keep the wow factor of lighting in the scope of the job.  We aren't wrong... lights rock.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram...

Shane has been the driver and host of this podcast for 92 straight episodes.  BUT... he slipped up and took a vacation, opening the door for Wade and Bryce to slip in and take the controls.  HERE, is how that worked out...   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop https://ww...

For homeowners, the process of engaging a large renovation can be very nerve racking.  A deck is as big of a commitment as many home renovations, and so you want things to run as smoothly as possible.  But how do you know how to handle the situation?  We came up with a list of 10 "DON'T's" when you're getting ready to add a deck to your life.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube...

Local contractor Brandon Fuchs has seen a lot of change in his professional life the last couple years.  From a garage floor coating company to general contracting to founding a not-for-profit, he has a lot of experience to share.   Find more The Ultimate Deck Shop: https://www.youtube.com/theultimatedeckshop https://instagram.com/theultimatedeckshop https://www.facebook.com/theultimatedeckshop ht...