CertainTeed Siding Installation Across the Bay Area

CertainTeed offers four siding families: standard vinyl, insulated vinyl, polymer shakes, and fiber cement. The useful question isn't whether to choose CertainTeed. It's which of those lines fits your house, your elevation, and your parcel.

We install CertainTeed sidingVinyl, insulated & polymerLarkspur, Marin County(415) 619-5167

Bay Area Siding Company is based in Larkspur and installs CertainTeed siding throughout the SF Bay Area. We help you match a product line to the conditions your home faces, from foggy coastal walls to sun-baked inland elevations. We then install it over a properly detailed weather barrier.

Want to know which CertainTeed line suits your home? Request an estimate and we'll walk the house with you.

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The CertainTeed siding lineup we install

Monogram

A widely used vinyl lap siding with a broad color range. It's a practical choice when you want a clean, low-maintenance lap look and plenty of color options.

Mainstreet

A value-oriented vinyl lap line for budget-conscious projects where low maintenance and lower upfront cost matter most.

CedarBoards Insulated

Vinyl with a contoured foam backing that adds rigidity and some added energy performance. CertainTeed's former Craneboard insulated line is now consolidated here.

Cedar Impressions

Polymer shakes and shingles that give a cedar-shake look without the staining and splitting that come with real wood. Often used on gables or as a full-wall accent.

WeatherBoards

CertainTeed's fiber cement line. It's a heavier, paintable, noncombustible cladding for homeowners who want a masonry-like board rather than vinyl.

Standard vinyl vs. insulated vinyl vs. polymer shake

Consideration	Standard vinyl (Monogram, Mainstreet)	Insulated vinyl (CedarBoards)	Polymer shake (Cedar Impressions)
Look	Classic lap profiles in many colors	Lap profiles with a flatter, more substantial face	Shake and shingle textures that read as cedar
Rigidity on uneven walls	Flexible panels that follow the wall, so waves in older sheathing can show through	The foam backing stiffens the panel and helps it lie straighter	Thick, molded panels with good dimensional presence
Energy contribution	Minimal on its own	Modest continuous insulation layer that reduces thermal bridging at studs	Minimal on its own
Impact feel	Can dent or crack under hard impact, especially in cold	Foam support makes the face more resistant to push-in and dents	Heavier-gauge molded material holds up well to everyday knocks
Maintenance	Occasional washing; no painting	Occasional washing; no painting	Occasional washing; no staining or sealing
Heat and fire considerations	Combustible. Can distort near grills or under concentrated reflected sunlight	Same vinyl face characteristics as standard vinyl	Combustible polymer. Fire-zone suitability depends on the assembly and the AHJ
Honest trade-off	Lowest upfront cost, but a thinner feel	Higher material cost than standard vinyl in exchange for rigidity and a solid feel	Higher cost per square than lap vinyl, which is why many homes use it on accents only

At a glance

Material familiesVinyl, insulated vinyl, polymer shake, fiber cement

Best forHomeowners who want low-maintenance cladding and a choice of looks from one manufacturer

MaintenanceWashing only for vinyl and polymer; periodic repainting for fiber cement, depending on finish

Fire postureVinyl and polymer are combustible; fiber cement is noncombustible. Chapter 7A compliance is confirmed with the AHJ

WarrantyStrong manufacturer limited warranties; terms vary by line, and we review the documents with you

What drives the cost of a CertainTeed siding project

Product line. A value vinyl, an insulated vinyl, a polymer shake, and fiber cement sit at very different material and labor levels.
What's under the old siding. Tear-off can reveal damaged sheathing, missing or brittle building paper, or failed flashing that has to be corrected before new cladding goes on.
Wall complexity. Gables, bays, dormers, and many corners and openings add trim, channel, and cutting time.
Window and door detailing. Integrating new flashing at each opening takes time, and so does replacing windows during the same project.
Accents and trim. Mixing Cedar Impressions shakes with lap siding, or adding new trim packages, changes both materials and labor.
Access and site conditions. Hillside lots, tight side yards, and multi-story walls affect staging and scaffolding.

Our installation process

Consultation and line selection. We look at your elevations, sun exposure, proximity to the coast, and whether the parcel falls in a Cal Fire hazard zone. Then we recommend a CertainTeed line and write a clear scope.
Permits. We confirm current requirements with your local building department (the AHJ) under the California Building Code, including any Chapter 7A provisions that apply to exterior walls on fire-hazard parcels.
Tear-off to the sheathing. The old siding comes off to expose the sheathing, water-resistive barrier, and flashing. A common finding on older homes is building paper that has gone brittle or was lapped the wrong way at windows.
Inspect and correct. We probe soft or stained sheathing, especially below windows and at deck ledgers, and replace damaged sections before anything new is installed.
WRB and flashing detailing. New WRB goes on shingle-style, with sill pans, window head flashing lapped over the lower courses, and kickout flashing where roofs meet walls. On fiber cement, we add furring for a rainscreen gap where the wall calls for it.
Install to CertainTeed spec. Vinyl and insulated vinyl are hung, not pinned. Fasteners sit centered in the slots with room for the panel to move, and expansion gaps are left at channels. WeatherBoards is fastened and spaced per its own instructions, with required clearances to grade and roofs, and cut with dust control. Coastal homes get corrosion-resistant fasteners.
Final walkthrough. We walk every elevation with you, check trim, sealant, and clearances, and hand over the product and warranty information.

Why homeowners choose Bay Area Siding Company

We treat the siding as the final layer of a wall assembly, not the whole job. We'll also tell you plainly when a less expensive CertainTeed line is the sensible choice.

Assembly-first installs

Sheathing, WRB, and flashing are inspected and corrected before any CertainTeed panel is hung.

Honest line recommendations

We explain the real trade-offs among Mainstreet, Monogram, CedarBoards, Cedar Impressions, and WeatherBoards, and scope the job in writing.

Marin-based, Bay Area-wide

We're headquartered in Larkspur and serve the Bay Area. Call (415) 619-5167 to reach us directly.

Other services we offer

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CertainTeed Siding FAQ

Can I use CertainTeed vinyl if my home is in a fire-hazard zone?

It depends on the parcel and the assembly. Chapter 7A of the California Building Code applies specific requirements to exterior walls and openings on designated fire-hazard parcels. Vinyl and polymer are combustible, so they may be limited there. We check the Cal Fire hazard maps and confirm with your AHJ at permit time. Where vinyl isn't a fit, CertainTeed's WeatherBoards fiber cement is one noncombustible alternative worth discussing.

Will vinyl hold up to inland heat in places like the East Bay valleys?

Vinyl handles heat when it's installed with room to expand and contract. Two things worth checking on sunny elevations are very dark colors and nearby low-E windows, which can reflect concentrated sunlight onto the wall and distort panels. Choosing color deliberately and correct fastening address most of this.

Is insulated vinyl worth it over standard vinyl?

For many homes, yes. On older walls with uneven sheathing, the foam backing in CedarBoards helps the panels lie straighter and feel more solid. It also adds a modest continuous insulation layer. If your walls are flat and budget is the priority, Monogram or Mainstreet is a reasonable choice.

Can I mix Cedar Impressions shakes with lap siding?

Yes. A common approach is lap vinyl on the main walls with Cedar Impressions on gables or a front bump-out. The transitions need proper trim and flashing so water sheds cleanly from one material to the other.

How does coastal fog and salt air affect a CertainTeed install?

Vinyl and polymer panels don't rust. The details behind them matter more near the coast, though. Marine-layer moisture puts a premium on a well-lapped WRB and flashing, and salt air calls for corrosion-resistant fasteners and trim components.

Ready to compare CertainTeed lines for your home? Schedule a consultation with our Larkspur team.

Call (415) 619-5167