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The Deckheads Podcast — 290 episodes

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Composite Decking Expansion & Contraction: Miters, Butt Joints & Breaker Boards Explained - The Deckheads Podcast

2

Deck Specialist Magazine's Spring Trends, Reviewed - The Deckheads Podcast

3

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

4

Stop Building 50-Year Decks on 15-Year Frames

5

Spring Deck Inspection Every Homeowner Needs to Do

6

Eva-Last Decking Review 2026

7

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

8

Shop Talk With Brolaws

9

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

10

Composite Decking Explained

11

Avoid Rebuilding Your Deck

12

We're Back as The Deckheads!

13

Cold Cuts: How to Build with Composite Decking in Winter

14

DIY Horror Stories: The Scariest Deck Mistakes Homeowners Make

15

How Do I Fix Rotten or Damaged Deck Boards?

16

Do I Need a Permit to Build/Expand a Deck?

17

Do Composite Decks Need Maintenance?

18

Stain Your Deck in Fall or Wait Until Spring?

19

Fall Deck Care Checklist: Protect Your Deck for Winter

20

You Can Save Thou$ands by Building Your Deck or Patio in the Fall

21

Don’t Skip the Lights! How Outdoor Lighting Transforms Your Backyard

22

Is Cable Railing Right for Your Deck? Style, Safety & Rules Explained

23

Hidden Fasteners vs Face Screws: What’s Best?

24

Stair Safety: Rise, Run & Stringers Explained

25

Fire Pits & Decks: Disaster or Design Feature?

26

Hot Tub on a Deck? Listen to This First

27

The Top Trusted Brands of Composite Decking

28

7 Money-Saving Deck Hacks You Need This Summer

29

Spring, Summer, or Fall: The Best Time to Build

30

New Deck, Old Frame: Smart Resurfacing Strategies

31

Nails vs Screws: Deck Framing Face-Off

32

Deck Skirting with DeckAll Mesh

33

Should You Picture Frame Your Deck?

34

Why Adjustable Deck Footings Might Be Your Best Move

35

The Best Way to Set Fence Posts

36

How Long Will a Composite Deck Actually Last?

37

Build a Bond: DIY Projects With Your Kids

38

Joist Flashing 101: Joist Tape vs Deck Coating

39

7 Money-Saving Composite Deck Tips

40

Deck vs. Patio: Which Is Right for Your Backyard?

41

Board Spacing 101: Perfect Gaps for Every Deck Material

42

Joist Spacing & Sizing: What You Need for a Solid Deck

43

Dry Below: The Best Deck Drainage Solutions for 2025

44

Top 5 Questions Homeowners Ask When They Are Building a New Deck

45

Deck Busines Slow? 10 Marketing Tips to Help Pick It Up

46

Scot Scheffield and Korey Welterlich from Fortress Building Products

47

Avoid BAD Deck Stains. Use This Instead

48

Make Your Deck More Enjoyable With These Exciting Additions

49

Premium Deck Selections for High End Decks

50

Save Money on Your Deck with These Efficient Building Tips

51

How to Build the Most Budget Friendly Deck

52

Belgard Paves the Way with Lee Hotas and George Karas

53

How to Identify Poor Quality Composite Decking

54

Why You Want Cable Rail - But Is It Safe?

55

Decks vs Patios: When to Build What

56

It's Hard to Stay on Top

57

Should Deck Builders Tackle Hardscapes Too?

58

Highlights in Outdoor Living from IBS 2024

59

10 Reasons to Start Your Backyard Project Before Spring

60

2024 Outdoor Living Trends in the Deck and Patio World

61

Top 10 Myths in the Decking Industry - DEBUNKED!

62

Need a Waterproof Deck? Four Great Rain Management Systems

63

The Characteristics of a Great Dealer Rep

64

What’s New, What’s Hot from Deck Expo 2023

65

15 Ways a Deck Builder Can Go Out of Business

66

Breaking Down $90 Per Hour Contractor Rate

67

Industry Rep Talk with Korey Welterlich and Meghan Grant

68

15 Reasons Contractors Should Attend Deck Expo

69

Deck Maintenance Tips for Fall

70

Dr. Decks, Wes Kain and More Exciting Guests Talk Regal Ideas Railing // Sponsored by Regal Ideas

71

Don’t Get Burned - How to Vet a Contractor for Your Deck Project

72

Important Considerations When Building a New Deck

73

How the Decking Industry Community has Changed with Scott Kelly of Precision Construction

74

Wood Bully Discovers Owens Corning Lumber for Deck Framing // Sponsored by Owens Corning

75

Every Line of Composite Decking from Every Brand... Reviewed. // Episode 207

76

We’re Back! How It’s Going in 2023 // Episode 206

77

10 Interesting Statistics About Outdoor Living // Episode 205

78

Top 10 Things to Consider When Building a Composite Deck // Episode 204

79

5 Reasons to Start Planning Your Deck Project Early // Episode 203

80

Letting Go is Empowering // Episode 202

81

ChatGPT’s Top 10 Business Things Contractors Should Work on in the Off Season // Episode 201

82

What Wade and Shane Were Up to All November // Episode 200

83

TENS 4 // Levi Tippetts from TC Decks

84

Ideas On How to Give Back to Your Community // Episode 199

85

Ten Product Improvements We Would Like to See // Episode 198

86

TENS 3 // Mike Mitchell from Mitchell Construction

87

TENS 2 // Kevin Choquette from Ravin Builders

88

TENS 1 // Scott Kelly from Precision Construction

89

So You Want to Open Retail // Episode 197

90

Should You Tackle the Whole Backyard? // Episode 196

91

Protect Your Deck - Maintaining Composite Decks // Episode 195

92

Myth Busting - Big Box Hardware Stores: Why You Should Buy From Your Local Lumber Yard // Episode 194

93

Patios vs Decks - 5 Reasons Why You Should Build a Deck Instead of a Patio // Episode 193

94

How To Solve Common Business Fears As A Contractor // Episode 192

95

Why Summer Sucks For Building Decks // Episode 191

96

Hot Wings And Hotter Questions // Episode 190

97

Are you Being Seen? : The Benefits of Marketing Your Business // TUDS Media Takeover

98

The Future of Fortress Steel Framing // Sponsored by Fortress Steel Framing

99

Viewer Questions and The Worst Projects We’ve Seen // Episode 189

100

Top 10 Deck Boards of 2022 Season...so far // Episode 188

101

Unexpected Expectations of getting a deck built // Episode 187

102

Why these Builders Switched to Deckorators // Sponsored by Deckorators

103

How do Decks Fall off Houses? // Episode 186

104

How Camo Fasteners Help Build Better and Faster // Sponsored by Camo Fasteners

105

Live from Steel Sharpens Steel // Episode 185

106

How do You Charge What You’re Worth?// Episode 184

107

No Warranty, Still Worth It // Episode 183

108

LS Underground- Award winning 1 of a kind Decks // Episode 182

109

What is the best railing for your deck?// Episode 181

110

The most commonly asked questions about decks // Episode 180

111

Deck Foundations...which one is best for you? // Episode 179

112

Things to check on your deck...also Permit Inspectors // Episode 178

113

The Way We Used To Roll // Episode 177

114

Are you a vendor? Pull up a chair. // Episode 176

115

DECKORATORS...not just MBC decking// Episode 175

116

GH The Leveller- Adjustability Made Easy// Episode 174

117

It’s Time for FIBERON! // Episode 173

118

To Homeshow or not to Homeshow? // Episode 172

119

TREX Overview...What don’t they have? // Episode 171

120

Contractors...How to use your offseason // Episode 170

121

5 things EVERY deck should have// Episode 169

122

The Trends of 2022...according to TREX// Episode 168

123

The 10 most common mistakes in Deck Building // Episode 167

124

Planning the beginning of a plan // Episode 166

125

The Code // Episode 165

126

2021 The Longest Year so far // Episode 164

127

5 for your Health and 5 for your Wealth // Episode 163

128

2022 The TUDS Predictions // Episode 162

129

25 Stocking Stuffers For More Enjoyable Winter Work// Episode 161

130

Decking Contractors of all SHAPES and SIZES// Episode 160

131

7 Reasons to build your deck in the WINTER// Episode 159

132

DeckExpo 2021 Cool Stuff We Wish We Saw// Episode 158

133

The Most Google Questions About Composite Decking// Episode 157

134

Is Your Decking Eco-Conscious?// Episode 156

135

Trick AND Treat...Pro Tips for Building the Best Deck// Episode 155

136

SPOOKY TIME...The Scariest things people to to their DECKS // Episode 154

137

The Preview of what 2022 MIGHT look like // Episode 153

138

Recap of the 2021 Deck Trends...Did they come true?// Episode 152

139

Revisiting Old Lessons- 6 Things you‘ll learn FAST // Episode 151

140

The Mental Health Check // Episode 150

141

DECKS we build that $&%#... anywhere! // Episode 149

142

Best places to spend money on your deck...that ain‘t fancy! // Episode 147

143

Fall is the Best Season to Build your DECK!// Episode 146

144

7 Surprise Costs to Building your Deck // Episode 145

145

All About Deck Code with Glenn Mathewson // Episode 144

146

Top Ten Deck Boards of 2021 // Episode 143

147

Do you NEED an Internet Presence? // Episode 142

148

18 Ways to Improve your Deck Experience on a Budget // Episode 141

149

Replacing the Face but Leaving the Frame // Episode 140

150

The Clear Advantage of Steel Deck Framing // Sponsored by Fortress Building Products

151

Bring Back My Porch - The Front Porch Revolution // Episode 139

152

Live with Deck Specialist Magazine Q&A // Episode 138

153

Beat the Heat- Ways to stay Cool While Building // Episode 137

154

Tradeshows Post Covid-19...To Go or Not to Go? // Episode 136

155

20 of the Biggest Mistakes a DIYer can Make // Episode 135

156

The World's Stinkiest Fish - Surströmming Challenge // Episode 134

157

How to preserve your Wood Frame// Episode 133

158

FEEL THE BURNout! // Episode 132

159

Is it Time to REPLACE your Deck?// Episode 131

160

Common Misconceptions// Episode 130

161

Flag on the PLAY! 13 Red Flags When dealing with Contractors// Episode 129

162

Would you still WOOD?// Episode 128

163

Ten things to Consider when choosing your Decking// Episode 127

164

Why Would You Ever Buy WOLF Decking? 2021 Edition // Episode 126

165

Should I Spend my Money OUTside or INside? 7 Reasons // Episode 125

166

Lumber Prices - How do they effect you? // Episode 124

167

Why Would You Ever Buy Deckorators? 2021 Edition // Episode 123

168

Why Would you EVER buy Fiberon? 2021 Edition // Episode 122

169

Talking Steel Framing with Simcoe Decks // Episode 121

170

Crashed Pod with Steen Woodwork // Episode 120

171

Instagram Q&A With Wade and Shane // Episode 119

172

Why Would You EVER Buy Trex? 2021 Edition // Episode 118

173

Survey Says: What Contractors Want // Episode 117

174

Which Social Media Platforms Should Contractors Be On? // Episode 116

175

Top 5 Outdoor Living Trends for 2021 According to Alison Victoria // Episode 115

176

6 Unthinkable Tips to Increase Your Close Rate // Episode 114

177

The Foundation of Every Great Deck 2021 // Episode 113

178

Contractor Loyalty Programs - Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, Deckorators and Wolf // Episode 112

179

How 2020 Can Guide Us Through 2021 // Episode 111

180

Cover Your Undercarriage... Skirt Your Deck // Episode 110

181

Jason Varney Joins the Pod // Episode 109

182

Great Gift Ideas for the Deck Builder in Your Life // Episode 108

183

Specialty Deck Builder Tools Overview // Episode 107

184

We Need to Talk About Mental Health // Episode 106

185

17 Tips for Contractors Working in the Winter // Episode 105

186

11 Things Contractors Should Do In The Offseason // Episode 104

187

What To Expect in Pandemic 2021 // Episode 103

188

Tips For Winterizing Your Deck // Episode 102

189

Story Time With Mad Libs // Episode 101

190

100th Episode Deckorators Product Launch Party Extravaganza // Episode 100

191

Helical Screw Piles... 5 Reasons to Use Them and 3 Reasons to Not // Episode 99

192

Instagram Q&A With Wade and Shane // Episode 98

193

10 Reasons Why Fall is the Best Time to Build a Deck // Episode 97

194

The Biggest Debates in Industry Right Now // Episode 96

195

Decking Heat Test Results 2020 // Episode 95

196

Lighting is the Missing Wonder from Every Deck Project // Episode 94

197

What Would Wade Do... an IG Q&A for Wade and Bryce // Episode 93

198

Do NOT Do These 10 Things as a Homeowner Shopping for a Deck // Episode 92

199

Brandon Fuchs From North Canadian Construction Joins the Pod // Episode 91

200

Ask Us Anything Bryce the Homeowner Edition // Episode 90

201

The Struggles of 2020 Thus Far From a Dealers Perspective // Episode 89

202

Steel Framing 101 Part 2 - Everything You Need to Know with Scott Kelly from Precision Construction // Episode 88 Part 2

203

Steel Framing 101 Part 1 - Everything You Need to Know with Scott Kelly from Precision Construction // Episode 88 Part 1

204

20 Reasons Why Your Quote is Higher Than the Other Guy // Episode 87

205

Planning Is Everything - Wade's Special Edition // Episode 86

206

Common Causes of Deck Failures // Episode 85

207

30 Tips for Contractors to Impress Your Clients // Episode 84

208

Ask Us Anything - Instagram Q&A // Episode 83

209

Should You Or Should You Not: Controversial Building Practices Discussed // Episode 82

210

Top 10 Reasons to Spend Your Reno Money on a Deck // Episode 81

211

Top 10 Deck Upgrades Under $1000 // Episode 80

212

Why Would You EVER Buy Deckorators // Episode 79

213

Infill and Mount - An Episode About Deck Railing // Episode 78

214

Paul LaFrance of Backyard Revolution, Decked Out, Deck Wars and More Joins the Pod // Episode 77

215

Why Would You EVER Buy Fiberon? 2020 Edition // Episode 76

216

Why Would You EVER Buy Trex? 2020 Edition // Episode 75

217

Henhouse Decks' Andy Henley Joins the Pod // Episode 74

218

Mike Shaheen from Decked Out Contracting Joins the Pod // Episode 73

219

Why Would You EVER Buy TimberTech? 2020 Edition // Episode 72

220

This or That: 2 Common Options at Each Deck Building Stage Discussed // Episode 71

221

Instagram Q&A You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers // Episode 70

222

Top 10 Deck Trends for 2020 // Episode 69

223

Leif Wirtanen of Cascade Fence & Deck Helps You Scale Your Business // Episode 68

224

13 1/2 Reasons to Choose Composite Over Wood // Episode 67

225

What's the Point of 3D Design? // Episode 66

226

Just a Bunch of Nonsense with the BroLaws' Dave and Joey // Episode 65

227

The Big News From The Big Brands in 2020 // Episode 64

228

The Benefits of Steel/Aluminum Framing Over Wood // Episode 63

229

IBS, WRLA, DeckExpo, LOC...Trade Shows, Are They Worth It? // Episode 62

230

The Importance of Hiring Good People // Episode 61

231

Simcoe Decks on the Importance of Knowing Your Business // Episode 60

232

5 New Years Resolutions for Your Business // Episode 59

233

A Podcast Year In Review 2019 // Episode 58

234

Vinyl Guys' Ryan Leslie Joins the Pod // Episode 57

235

Deck the Halls with 12 Days of Deck Builder Gift Ideas // Episode 56

236

NADRA Deck Awards Results and 10 Reasons You Should Be in Them // Episode 55

237

6 Reasons To Build A Deck in the Winter // Episode 54

238

Deck Expo Recap with Camo Fasteners and More Open Mic // Episode 53

239

Deckorators Certified Pro Round Table Live From Deck Expo 2019 // Episode 52

240

Contractor Open Mic Live From Deck Expo 2019 // Episode 51

241

Deckorators New Products Launch Live From Deck Expo 2019 // Episode 50

242

Mental Health Chat with Jim Demeray of Understand Us // Episode 49

243

What's In A Warranty? Deckorators, Wolf, Clubhouse // Episode 48

244

What's In A Warranty? Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon // Episode 47

245

Sean Stefan From The Rusty Shovel Landscape Shop // Episode 46

246

You Should Work For Free // Episode 45

247

You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers // Episode 44

248

Not All Composites Are Created Equal // Episode 43

249

Round Table with BroLaws' Dave and Joey // Episode 42

250

Fun With Mad Libs // Episode 41

251

5 Deck Trends... Fad or Forever? // 40

252

Top 5 Break Out Products of 2019 // Episode 39

253

How to Keep Your Wood Good // Episode 38

254

5 Reasons You Should Be at Deck Expo 2019 // Episode 37

255

Top 10 Selling Composite/PVC Deck Boards at TUDS // Episode 36

256

Q&A From the Instagram Audience // Episode 35

257

Donegan Decking: A Deep Dive Interview // Episode 34

258

6 Things You'll Learn Fast When Starting Your Business // Episode 33

259

News From the Decking Industry // Episode 32

260

Should You Specialize in Just Decks? 12 Reasons Why You Should // Episode 31

261

Top 6 Game Changing Products in the Decking Game // Episode 30

262

Sean Collinsgru of Premiere Outdoor Living // Episode 29

263

It's a Fastener Showdown - Options for Fastening Your Deck // Episode 28

264

Why Would You Ever Buy Wolf Decking? // Episode 27

265

RUN! Top 10 Red Flags to Be Aware of With Potential Customers // Episode 26

266

5 Odd Tips to Increase Your Close Rate // 25

267

Top 10 Deck Building Mistakes for Deck Safety Month // 24

268

Throwing Shade - A Little History on the Shane and Wade Duo // 23

269

Let's Get Railed... An Overview of Deck Railing and Privacy Walls // 22

270

What Exactly Does Composite Mean? // 21

271

Live Entrepreneurship Keynote & The Story of The Ultimate Deck Shop // 20

272

Composite: Does It Hot? Does It Slip? // 19

273

Why Would You Ever Buy TimberTech? // 18

274

Round Table with Deckorators' Jase DeBoer and Shannon Bertrand // 17

275

Round Table with Fiberon's Shawn Feero and Mike Forfylow // 16

276

Azek Director of Product Managment Jason Davoll Talks TimberTech Live @ IBS 2019 // 15

277

Trex VP of Marketing Leslie Adkins Live @ IBS 2019 Interview // 14

278

Bobby Parks: A Deep Dive Interview // 13

279

Why Would You Ever Buy Fiberon?

280

Why Would You Ever Buy Trex?

281

A Deep Dive Interview with Mark Fisher of Wolf Home Products

282

Social Media for Your Business with "Justin & Greg"

283

A Round Table Chat with Tim Percy of Everything Exterior Store

284

The Foundation of Every Great Deck

285

A Deep Dive Interview with Infinite Decks owner Mark King

286

Composite vs PVC All You Need to Know

287

Curved Decks Are on a Bend Trend

288

A Deep Dive Interview with Aztec Carpentry's Dustin Winfield

289

Top 5 Deck Trends for 2019

290

Beachhouse on the Edge of the Foggy Wharf