{"podcast":{"title":"The Deckheads Podcast","slug":"the-deckheads-podcast-477069","podcast_index_feed_id":477069,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/thedeckheadspodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thedeckheadspodcast.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/3936629/Podcast_Thumbnail_15_1_a30fd.png","author":"Shane Chapman","episode_count":290,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T08:17:49.473763+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deckheads-podcast-477069"},"episode":{"title":"Composite Decking Explained","slug":"composite-decking-explained","published_at":"2026-02-26T20:48:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deckheads-podcast-477069/composite-decking-explained","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deckheads-podcast-477069","url":"https://thedeckheadspodcast.podbean.com/e/composite-decking-explained/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cmf5tpvmdg8cwwai/Podcast_36kwsk.mp3","summary":"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.","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3646,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-deckheads-podcast-477069/episodes/composite-decking-explained/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deckheads-podcast-477069/composite-decking-explained.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}