{"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":"Stop Building 50-Year Decks on 15-Year Frames","slug":"stop-building-50-year-decks-on-15-year-frames","published_at":"2026-05-14T19:30:06+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deckheads-podcast-477069/stop-building-50-year-decks-on-15-year-frames","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-deckheads-podcast-477069","url":"https://thedeckheadspodcast.podbean.com/e/stop-building-50-year-decks-on-15-year-frames/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3me9ehr5jq3254zt/podcast_10_audio6nv34.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"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, p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3420,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-deckheads-podcast-477069/episodes/stop-building-50-year-decks-on-15-year-frames/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/stop-building-50-year-decks-on-15-year-frames.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}