DeckRite scores 5.1 out of 10 in my methodology, the lowest mark I've given so far. That isn't because the membrane is bad. It's a competently built, well-tested product from a company that has been making deck vinyl since the late 1970s. The score sits where it does because the manufacturer's own warranty is two years, prorated, and material-only, and because the thickness tops out at 60 mil while the rest of the field has moved past it.
I want to be fair to DeckRite, because the spec sheet and the test data are better than the score suggests in isolation. But a review has to weigh the whole picture, and two of the six things I score are genuinely weak here. If you're looking at a DeckRite quote, the most useful thing I can tell you is this: the brand name on the membrane matters less than the name on the workmanship warranty your installer hands you. For a different take on how warranty structure separates the field, my Tufdek review is the natural next read.
Who makes it
DeckRite is manufactured by DeckRite L.L.C. out of North Little Rock, Arkansas, part of a group called Little Rock Holdings. The company has been supplying vinyl deck membrane to the North American construction trade since the late 1970s, which makes it one of the oldest continuously available membranes in the category, in the same tenure bracket as Duradek. The same company also makes MariDeck, a marine vinyl flooring line, so this is an established PVC film maker, not a newcomer.
Here is the part that trips up most homeowners, so I'll be direct about it. When you search DeckRite, you'll land on sites like "DeckRite Canada" out of Langley, BC, or regional roofing and sundeck contractors across the US and Canada. Those are dealers and installers, not the manufacturer. They buy DeckRite membrane and install it. That distinction matters more than usual here, because the warranty numbers you see advertised come from two different places, and they are very far apart.
What I liked
The seams are welded, not glued. DeckRite is installed by overlapping runs three-quarters to one and a quarter inches and fusing them with hot air, so the bottom film of one sheet molecularly bonds to the next. Seam failure is the number one long-term failure mode I saw in twenty years on the tools, and heat-welding is the correct way to handle it. A lot of cheaper systems still lean on adhesive. DeckRite doesn't, and that's to its credit.
The testing is actually documented. This is where DeckRite quietly beats a lot of louder brands. The published technical data lists CGSB 3754.95 compliance (the Canadian standard for PVC roofing and waterproofing membranes), ASTM E108 fire performance at Class A and Class C, ASTM E303 slip resistance, Taber CS10 abrasion at 1,500 cycles, SAE J1885 light stability at 1,036 kJ, and low-temperature impact testing at -10°F where every specimen passed. Full test reports are available on request. For a brand that does almost no consumer marketing, there's more real third-party data here than you get from several brands that score higher overall.
The reinforcement is woven polyester scrim. DeckRite is a three-ply laminate: a heavy-duty polyester fabric encapsulated between two vinyl films. That woven core is what gives the membrane its dimensional stability, puncture strength, and tear resistance. It's the construction installers prefer, and it's part of why a 45-year-old product is still in the field.
It has a genuine track record. Forty-five-plus years in market is not nothing. The marine MariDeck pedigree tells you the company knows how to make PVC film that survives UV and water. Dealers cite 15 to 20 years of service life with maintenance, and the brand's tenure makes that believable even if the long-term documentation is mostly dealer testimonial rather than independent study.
What I didn't
The manufacturer warranty is the weakest in the category. DeckRite L.L.C.'s own limited warranty (the same document covers the MariDeck line) runs two years, prorated from the date of sale, non-transferable, with the company's liability capped at the selling price of the membrane. That's material-only. No labour. You also have to give written notice of a defect within 15 days of discovery. Measured against a field where 10 and 15-year product warranties are normal, and where Duradek covers its first 10 years non-prorated, a 2-year prorated material-only warranty is genuinely thin. It's the single biggest reason the score lands where it does.
The "10-year warranty" you'll see advertised isn't DeckRite's. DeckRite Canada and other dealers advertise a 10-year written warranty. Read carefully and you'll find that's the installer's coverage, layered on top of the manufacturer's 2-year limited warranty, and it varies dealer to dealer. That's not necessarily a bad deal. A strong installer warranty is worth a lot. But you need to know whose promise you're actually buying, and get the terms in writing, because the membrane maker is only standing behind two prorated years.
Thickness tops out at 60 mil. DeckRite comes in 50 mil and 60 mil. Sixty is the category baseline, fine for a lot of residential decks. Fifty is below it. The problem is the rest of the field has moved on: Valordek, DekSmart's Ultra line, and Tufdek all run 68 mil, and Dec-Tec runs 80. If you're paying anything near premium money, you shouldn't be getting baseline material. For a high-traffic deck or anything close to commercial use, DeckRite doesn't have an answer.
The colour selection is thin. Seven colours and patterns: Lakewood Marble, Sahara Tan, Slate Gray, Tropical Cream, Tuscany Sand, Harvest, and Riverstone. That's among the smallest palettes in the category. For comparison, DekSmart offers 23. If matching a specific look matters to you, this is a real limitation.
Pricing is quote-only. No published per-square-foot number. DeckRite Canada markets it as affordable, which fits its value positioning, but you can't audit a quote against a baseline the way you can with the one or two brands that publish material pricing.
How it scored
| Criterion | Score |
|---|---|
| Material integrity | 6.0 |
| Warranty terms | 3.0 |
| Real-world longevity | 7.0 |
| Installer network | 6.0 |
| Price transparency | 4.0 |
| Customer service | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.1 |
The 6.0 on material is an honest split: welded seams, a woven scrim, and strong test data pull it up, while the 60 mil ceiling pulls it back down. The 3.0 on warranty is the manufacturer's actual 2-year prorated terms, not the dealer layer. Longevity earns a 7.0 on 45 years of tenure and marine pedigree, docked because the long-term evidence is dealer testimonial rather than independent study.
What it would take to score higher
I'll say this plainly because DeckRite is closer to mid-pack than 5.1 makes it sound. If the manufacturer published a standard 10-year product warranty that covered more than two prorated years, the warranty score would jump from 3 to 6 or 7, and the overall would move into the mid-6s next to Dek-Master and OnDek. The product is already there on construction and testing. It's the paperwork behind it that's holding the number down.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes DeckRite vinyl decking?
DeckRite is manufactured by DeckRite L.L.C. in North Little Rock, Arkansas, part of Little Rock Holdings. The same company makes the MariDeck marine flooring line. It has supplied deck membrane to the North American construction trade since the late 1970s.
What is the DeckRite warranty?
DeckRite L.L.C.'s manufacturer warranty is 2 years, prorated, material-only, and non-transferable, with liability capped at the membrane's selling price. Individual dealers, such as DeckRite Canada, often add their own warranty of up to 10 years on top of it. Confirm whose coverage you're getting in writing.
How thick is DeckRite membrane?
DeckRite comes in two thicknesses: 50 mil and 60 mil. Sixty mil is the industry baseline. It's a three-ply laminate with a woven polyester scrim core, manufactured in rolls 68 inches wide. The category's premium tier runs thicker, at 68 to 80 mil.
How long does DeckRite vinyl decking last?
With regular cleaning and proper installation, dealers report 15 to 20 years of service life, and the brand's 45-plus years in market supports that range. Real-world longevity depends heavily on substrate prep, UV exposure, and seam quality, which comes down to your installer.
Is DeckRite a good vinyl deck membrane?
It's a competently built, well-tested membrane with a long track record, but it scores 5.1 in my methodology because of a weak 2-year manufacturer warranty and a 60 mil thickness ceiling. It's a reasonable choice with a strong dealer behind it, and a weak one without.
Bottom line
DeckRite is a serviceable membrane from a company that has been doing this longer than most. The construction is sound, the testing is real, and the seams are welded the way they should be. If a trustworthy local DeckRite dealer is quoting your job, backs it with a strong written workmanship warranty, and the deck is a straightforward residential balcony or patio where 60 mil and one of seven colours will do, there's nothing wrong with going ahead.
But go in clear-eyed. Get the material thickness in writing, get the colour confirmed, and above all get the actual warranty in writing, separating what DeckRite L.L.C. covers (two prorated years) from what your installer covers (everything that matters). The dealer is doing more of the heavy lifting on this brand than on most.
If you want more thickness or a longer manufacturer warranty for similar money, look at my DekSmart review for 68 mil and a deeper colour range, or my Duradek review for the longest track record and the largest dealer network in the category. As always, here's how I score every brand.