Kentfield CertainTeed Siding

Most homeowners come to CertainTeed for one of two reasons: they want the cedar-shake look without cedar's upkeep, or they want insulated vinyl that performs better than the basic stuff. CertainTeed is a large, established manufacturer with an unusually broad catalog, and that range is the reason it's worth its own conversation for a Kentfield home rather than folding it into a generic vinyl pitch.

Bay Area Siding Company installs CertainTeed across Marin from Larkspur, minutes from Kentfield. This page walks the CertainTeed lineup and where each part of it fits in this valley. To compare CertainTeed against fiber cement, engineered wood, or wood generally, see the Kentfield siding replacement overview.

Questions on the lineup? Call (415) 619-5167 or request an estimate.

The CertainTeed catalog, and how it maps to Kentfield

Where a single-product manufacturer gives you one answer, CertainTeed gives you several. The lines worth knowing:

• Monogram and Mainstreet — the core vinyl lap lines, in a wide spread of colors and profiles. The everyday, low-maintenance choice.
• CedarBoards insulated vinyl — foam-backed vinyl that's stiffer, quieter, and lies flatter than standard panels, with a modest energy gain. This line absorbs the former Craneboard insulated product. On a damp Kentfield wall where you want vinyl's zero-repaint upkeep but a more solid, better-insulated result, this is usually the CertainTeed line we'd point to.
• Cedar Impressions — polymer shingle and shake panels that convincingly imitate cedar shakes without the rot, repaint, and pest maintenance real cedar demands in a wet climate. A strong fit for the shingle-style and cottage architecture common around Kentfield.
• WeatherBoards fiber cement — CertainTeed's noncombustible fiber-cement line, for homeowners who want that material under the CertainTeed umbrella. See our fiber cement page for how that category behaves here.

CertainTeed backs its lines with strong warranties; specifics depend on the product and installation, and we'll go over the current terms for whatever you choose rather than quoting numbers here.

Matching the line to the parcel

Kentfield's setting pushes the CertainTeed decision two ways.

On the valley floor, where fire exposure is lower and the postwar cottages near College of Marin favor budget and low upkeep, the vinyl and insulated-vinyl lines — Mainstreet, Monogram, CedarBoards — are natural. Cedar Impressions is popular where a shingle look is wanted without the maintenance.

On the wooded slopes toward Kent Woodlands, wildfire exposure is real, and Cal Fire's updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps are moving through local review and adoption in Marin. Where a parcel falls under a fire-hazard designation, California Building Code Chapter 7A can favor noncombustible or ignition-resistant cladding — which points toward CertainTeed's WeatherBoards fiber cement rather than a vinyl or polymer line. Whether Chapter 7A applies depends on your specific parcel and scope, so we confirm it with Marin County before recommending a line. Kent Woodlands also runs its own design review through its property owners association, which can affect approved profiles and colors — flag it early.

What the install involves

CertainTeed products install to the manufacturer's published instructions, but the part that keeps a Kentfield wall dry sits behind them. On a re-side we take the old cladding off to the sheathing and substrate, inspect and repair any concealed rot, install a proper water-resistive barrier, and detail the flashing at every window, penetration, and transition for the valley's high rainfall. Framing is only involved if the sheathing itself has failed. Then the CertainTeed line goes up to spec. Because Kentfield is unincorporated, permitting runs through the Marin County Community Development Agency, Building and Safety Division at the San Rafael Civic Center — we handle it.

What affects the cost

We price after measuring, never online. The variables: which CertainTeed line you choose (polymer shake and insulated vinyl run above basic lap; WeatherBoards fiber cement is a different tier), the size and height of the home, hillside access, how much hidden rot appears once the wall is open, whether trim and windows are integrated, and any County or association review.

Frequently asked questions

Which CertainTeed line looks most like cedar shakes? Cedar Impressions — polymer shingle and shake panels engineered to mimic cedar without the repaint, rot, and pest upkeep real cedar needs in Kentfield's damp climate. It suits the shingle-style and cottage homes common here.

Does CertainTeed make a noncombustible option for a fire-exposed lot? Yes — WeatherBoards, their fiber-cement line, is noncombustible. On a wooded Kent Woodlands parcel where Chapter 7A may apply, that's usually the CertainTeed product to consider, but we confirm the fire-hazard designation and scope with Marin County first.

Is CertainTeed's insulated vinyl worth it over standard vinyl? For most Kentfield homes choosing vinyl, yes. CedarBoards is stiffer, quieter, lies flatter, and adds a modest energy benefit — noticeable value on a damp, shaded wall.

Do I need County approval to re-side with CertainTeed in Kentfield? Yes. Kentfield is unincorporated, so siding work is permitted through the Marin County Community Development Agency's Building and Safety Division, and Kent Woodlands homes may also face association design review. We manage the permitting.

Get a CertainTeed estimate for your Kentfield home

Call (415) 619-5167 or request an estimate. We'll match a CertainTeed line to your home, your exposure, and any fire or association review — and compare it honestly to the alternatives. See our project gallery and the Marin service area.