The Deckheads Podcast

Shane Chapman
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The Deckheads Podcast is where backyard building gets talked about the way it actually happens — unfiltered.Decks, railings, pergolas, patios, materials, pricing, mistakes, and contractor business decisions. Not tutorials — real experience. Whether you're a homeowner planning a project or a builder in the trade, you’ll hear what works, what doesn’t, and why, without the sales pitch.Hosted by the team behind The Ultimate Deck Shop, The Deckheads Podcast combines practical knowledge, honest opinions, and the conversations contractors usually only have off-camera.Build smarter. Avoid expensive lessons. Understand the backyard industry from the inside.

  1. 1天前

    8 Deck Upgrades Under $500 (That Most People Skip) - The Deckheads Podcast

    Most people spend $3,000 on a patio set before they spend $200 on the deck it's sitting on. In this episode of The Deckheads, we walk through five deck upgrades that are all under $500, all doable in a weekend, and all the difference between a deck that looks tired in five years and one that looks (and lasts) like it costs twice as much.    Some of these you'll see. Some of these you won't - and that's the point. From the $150 roll of joist tape that adds 10-15 years to your frame, to the lighting trick that changes how often you actually sit out there, to the picture-frame retrofit that makes any deck look custom-built - these are the upgrades contractors wish more homeowners knew about.  Whether you're planning a new build, resurfacing an existing deck, or just trying to get more out of the deck you've already got, this one's for you.  The Deckheads is brought to you by The Ultimate Deck Shop - Saskatchewan's backyard building centre, with locations in Regina and Saskatoon. We stock every product mentioned in this episode.    www.tuds.ca

    47 分钟

  2. 5月14日

    Stop Building 50-Year Decks on 15-Year Frames

    Modern deck boards last decades. Most deck frames don't. We break down the four framing systems contractors and homeowners are choosing between in 2026, plus the wood-protection products that extend a PT frame when budget rules out an upgrade. Real costs, real warranties, real failure modes.   10:25 Deck Framing Topic Switch 10:53 Composite Boards Vs Framing 13:28 Cedar Redwood Framing Talk 15:01 Treated Lumber Changed 17:36 Colors And Chemicals 19:29 Tape Your Joists 22:43 Alternative Framing Options 23:55 Fortress Steel Overview 26:13 Steel Pros And Cons 28:18 Tools for Steel Framing 29:13 Big Spans and Clean Fascia 30:19 Cost Reality Check 31:37 Rust Risks and Warranty 32:49 Steel for Pergolas 33:39 QuickBuild Aluminum System 36:42 Design Tools and Materials 39:00 OC Lumber 48:22 Hybrid Framing Best Of Both 55:14 Final Takeaways and Wrap

    57 分钟

  3. 5月7日

    Spring Deck Inspection Every Homeowner Needs to Do

    Winter is brutal on decks - especially in Saskatchewan. Frost heave, ice loading, and months of freeze-thaw cycles can turn a perfectly good deck into a safety hazard before you even notice. In this episode we will walk you through a complete spring deck inspection in about 20 minutes, covering every part of your deck from the surface boards to the ledger board(the #1 cause of deck collapses).    Whether you've got a wood deck, composite, or PVC, this checklist will help you spot problems early - while they're still cheap fixes - instead of finding our the hard way in the middle of the summer.  Got questions about something you found on your deck? Send us the photos and our team will help you sort it out.   tuds.ca

    1 小时 7 分钟

  4. 4月30日

    Eva-Last Decking Review 2026

    If you're shopping composite decking in 2026, Eva-Last keeps showing up - but with three flagship lines and lots of marketing, it's easy to get lost. Today we break down Infinity IS, Apex Plus, and Pioneer: how they're built, what the warranties really cover, and who each one is actually for.

    55 分钟

  5. 4月23日

    The 2026 Deck Season Just Got Interesting - Here's What's Changed

    A lot has changed in the decking industry in just the last 30 days - new acquisitions, new products, new cost pressures - and if you're planning a deck this year, whether you're a contractor quoting jobs or a homeowner getting ready to build, there's some stuff you need to know. We're going to walk you through all of it, and by the end of this episode you'll know exactly how to navigate the 2026 deck season like a pro.

    47 分钟

  6. 4月9日

    Shop Talk With Brolaws

    Dave and Joey — the BROLAWS behind one of Ontario's most recognized deck-building brands — pull up a chair at TUDS-X and it goes exactly where you'd expect. Zero script, zero filter. You'll hear why some young people walk away from the trades before they ever find their footing, why the trades need better culture as much as they need more workers, and what it actually takes to build a business — not just a pile of decks. Turns out, school teaches you how to learn. The trades teach you how to build. This episode is about doing both.

    1 小时 52 分钟

  7. 4月2日

    Trade Show Season, Contractor Events, and Making Every Show Count

    Trade show season is here — but are you actually getting ROI, or just showing up out of habit? In this episode, we break down how to evaluate trade shows the right way, what we learned from building our own contractor-focused event, and how to set goals that actually drive results — whether you're chasing brand awareness or qualified leads.

    25 分钟

  8. 2月26日

    Composite Decking Explained

    Most people still believe composite decking gets too hot, is slippery when wet, and costs way more than it’s worth. Some of that used to be true — but the industry has changed. In this episode of the Deckheads Podcast, we break down how composite decking has evolved in the Canadian market — from capped vs uncapped boards to PVC, mineral-based composites, pricing ranges, traction, expansion, and installation rules that matter in our climate. This is contractor-level, unsponsored insight — built for Canadian homeowners and builders planning a backyard project.

    1 小时 1 分钟
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The Deckheads Podcast is where backyard building gets talked about the way it actually happens — unfiltered.Decks, railings, pergolas, patios, materials, pricing, mistakes, and contractor business decisions. Not tutorials — real experience. Whether you're a homeowner planning a project or a builder in the trade, you’ll hear what works, what doesn’t, and why, without the sales pitch.Hosted by the team behind The Ultimate Deck Shop, The Deckheads Podcast combines practical knowledge, honest opinions, and the conversations contractors usually only have off-camera.Build smarter. Avoid expensive lessons. Understand the backyard industry from the inside.

信息

  • 创作者
    Shane Chapman
  • 活跃年份
    2026年
  • 单集
    288
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
  • 版权
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. The Ultimate Deck Shop.
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    The Deckheads Podcast