Reviews
Every vinyl deck membrane I've tested, ranked by overall score. Same six tests every time.
Valordek Review: The Thicker Membrane at a Published Price
The thickest residential vinyl deck membrane in the category, paired with the only published material price I've seen. A clear pick where the dealer network reaches.
Tufdek Review: The Workmanship Warranty Mandate is the Real Story
The only brand in the category that requires its installers to back the install with a workmanship warranty — that alone earns Tufdek a top-three spot.
Duradek Review: Fifty Years In, Still the Default Answer
The brand that defined the category fifty years ago still earns its top-tier score. Real warranty advantages and the largest dealer network — held back mainly by pricing opacity.
Dec-Tec Review: 80 Mil and 76-Inch Rolls — Specs You Won't Find Elsewhere
The thickest membrane and widest rolls in the category, paired with the longest warranty length on paper. The fine print is where it loses ground — but the headline specs are real.
Weatherdek Review: Coastal-Climate Chemistry and an Appearance Warranty
A respected Pacific Northwest brand with coastal-climate chemistry and a rare 5-year appearance warranty. Solid mid-pack option in BC and across Canada.
DekSmart Review: 68 Mil and 23 Colors From a Quiet BC Brand
Strong specs that get less attention than they deserve. 68 mil Ultra and dual backing options put DekSmart on par with category leaders for material — held back mainly by quieter brand presence.
Econodek Review: Same Factory as Tufdek, Half the Hassle
Tufdek's product chemistry sold direct to homeowners with no dealer markup — at the cost of a shorter warranty and DIY responsibility. Smart pick for capable installers.
OnDek Vinyl Worx Review: Solid Specs, Quiet Brand
Real engineering credentials and a competitive warranty held back by transparency gaps on basic specs. Worth a quote where dealers exist — verify thickness directly.
Dec-K-ing Review: A Marine-Origin Brand Available at Retail
Long-running Canadian brand with retail accessibility and DIY-friendly install. Solid mid-market option held back by warranty complexity and a tight color selection.
Dek-Master Review: The Oldest Brand in the Category, At Home Depot
Genuinely the oldest brand in the category, available at every major Canadian retailer. The DIY warranty tier is short, the colour palette is tiny, and salt damages the vinyl — but the price is transparent and accessible.