Waterproof Vinyl Decking, Built for the Okanagan
From Vernon to Penticton, the Okanagan bakes a deck in some of Canada's most intense sun all summer, then freezes it in winter. Valordek is a UV-stable, continuous waterproof vinyl membrane tested from -40°C to 80°C. Made in Canada by 25-year waterproofing pros.
Sun, heat, then a hard freeze
The Okanagan and Shuswap face the opposite of the coast: punishing summer sun and heat, then a real winter. Few surfaces hold up to both ends of that range.
Intense valley UV
The Okanagan gets some of the most sunshine hours in Canada. That relentless UV bleaches stain, greys wood, and breaks down cheap vinyl within a couple of seasons. UV-stable membrane holds its colour for the life of the deck.
Hot, dry summers
South Okanagan summers regularly push past 35°C. Heat warps boards and dries wood until it checks and splits. Valordek is tested to 80°C and stays dimensionally stable through the hottest lakeside afternoons.
Cold valley winters
The Okanagan still drops below freezing with snow each winter. The membrane stays flexible to -40°C, absorbing the swing from +35°C summers to sub-zero winters without cracking.
Dry-then-wet swings
Bone-dry summers give way to wetter shoulder seasons and snowmelt — more so in the Shuswap. Wood checks as it dries then swells with moisture later; a sealed vinyl surface doesn't move with the humidity.
Two membranes. Built for two jobs.
Valordek bonds directly to your substrate and heat-welds into one continuous waterproof surface. No board gaps, no fasteners through the surface, nothing for meltwater to find.
68mil Fuzzy-Back
The standard for residential balconies and decks over living space. Contact-adhered with heat-welded seams for a fully sealed, walkable waterproof surface.
60mil Smooth-Back
Built for rooftop and amenity decks. PVC flashing on open decks plus heat-welded seams. Class A & C fire rated and Intertek tested.
Communities we serve across the Okanagan
Valordek ships throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap and connects you with local installers. The same UV-stable membrane handles the valley climate up and down the lakes — here's a closer look. (For Kelowna specifically, see our dedicated Kelowna page.)
Vernon & the North Okanagan
Vernon sits between three lakes with Silver Star above it, a mix of lakefront homes, acreages, and a strong retirement and recreation market. Big sun-exposed view decks are the norm — exactly where UV-stable colour and a sealed, low-maintenance surface pay off.
Penticton & the South Okanagan
Penticton, Summerland, and Osoyoos are the hottest, driest corner of the country — beach town and wine country, full of patios and lakeside decks under brutal summer sun. This is where stain fades fastest and where a colour-stable membrane makes the biggest difference.
Salmon Arm & the Shuswap
The Shuswap is greener and a touch wetter than the south valley, with lake homes and cabins around Salmon Arm and Sicamous. More moisture plus the same hot summers means a deck has to handle both rot risk and UV — a sealed vinyl membrane does both.
Why wood and coatings fail here first
Okanagan sun and heat dry wood until it checks, splits, and greys; the shoulder-season wet then swells it back. Paint-on coatings chalk and peel under the UV. A continuous heat-welded vinyl membrane has no gaps, fasteners, or seams to fail, doesn't absorb moisture, and won't fade — one sealed, colour-stable sheet.
Want a number for your deck? Try the cost calculator or reach out for a quote.
The technical detail
| Specification | Balcony (68mil) | Rooftop patio (60mil) |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Contact adhesive + heat-welded seams | Adhesive + PVC flashing + heat-welded seams |
| Waterproofing warranty | 10 years | 15 years |
| Fire rating | — | Class A & C |
| Temperature range | -40°C to 80°C | -40°C to 80°C |
| Certification | CCMC, code 37.54.95 | Intertek, code 37.54.95 |
| Price (membrane only) | $3.74/sq ft | $3.74/sq ft |
A finish for every Okanagan home
Wood Look, Stone Look, and Classic — all stocked and ready to ship from our Surrey, BC warehouse.
Walnut Plank
Smoke Grey
Marble Grey
River Rock
Grey Stone
Beige StoneValordek on real decks
Valordek's membrane is made in Surrey, BC and ships across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Washington — with dealers and installers in communities throughout the region.
Explore all service areasCommon questions
Will it fade in the Okanagan sun?
No. Valordek vinyl is UV-stable, engineered to hold its colour through the intense, prolonged sun the valley gets — a key difference from stain, which greys and needs reapplying every year, and from cheap vinyl that chalks and fades.
Can it handle the summer heat?
Yes. The membrane is tested to 80°C and stays dimensionally stable through 35°C-plus south-valley afternoons — it won't warp or soften the way boards and lesser surfaces can.
Which Okanagan communities do you serve?
We ship throughout the Okanagan and Shuswap and connect you with local installers — Vernon and the North Okanagan, Penticton and the South Okanagan, Salmon Arm and the Shuswap, and more. Kelowna has its own dedicated page.
What does vinyl decking cost in the Okanagan?
The membrane starts at $3.74 per square foot for material. Total installed cost depends on deck size, substrate condition, and complexity. Size your project with the cost calculator, or reach out for a quote.
When can it be installed?
Installation needs a dry substrate above 10°C, and the Okanagan's long, hot, dry season — roughly April through October — is one of the most install-friendly stretches in the country.
Get Valordek in the Okanagan
Tell us about your deck or balcony and we'll connect you with your nearest dealer for samples, pricing, and a quote.