Mountain View CertainTeed Siding

Most siding decisions start with a material; CertainTeed lets you start with a manufacturer and choose the material afterward. It's one of the largest exterior-building-products makers in North America, and its siding catalog runs from budget vinyl to insulated vinyl to polymer shakes to fiber cement — all under one brand, one set of finishes, and one warranty structure. For a Mountain View homeowner who wants options without juggling three suppliers, that breadth is the appeal. Bay Area Siding Company installs CertainTeed, and this page walks the lineup so you can see where your home lands in it.

Interested in CertainTeed for your home? Request an estimate or call (415) 619-5167.

One brand, several materials

CertainTeed's range is the point, so it's worth seeing the tiers laid out:

• Vinyl lines — Monogram and Mainstreet are the workhorses: low-maintenance, no-repaint lap siding in a wide profile and color range, with Monogram sitting a grade above Mainstreet.
• Cedar Impressions — molded shingle and shake panels that mimic hand-split cedar without the upkeep, useful for accent gables or a shingle-style look.
• Insulated vinyl (CedarBoards) — foam-backed panels that add rigidity for a flatter wall and a modest thermal break; this line absorbs what used to be marketed as the Craneboard insulated product.
• Polymer shakes — a step up from vinyl shakes in depth and realism for homes wanting that texture.
• WeatherBoards fiber cement — CertainTeed's noncombustible, rot- and pest-proof fiber cement, for owners who want the durability of cement board but prefer to stay within one brand.

That spread means one conversation can cover a budget vinyl re-side and a premium fiber cement wall — and CertainTeed backs its lines with strong warranties, which we confirm in writing for the specific product before you order.

Matching a line to your Mountain View home

The right CertainTeed product depends on the house and the goal. On a postwar tract ranch or Eichler, a clean Monogram lap keeps the horizontal lines these mid-century homes were designed around, while WeatherBoards fiber cement is the pick when durability and a crisp painted look matter more than budget. On an Old Mountain View bungalow, Cedar Impressions or a shake accent can echo period detailing. Because Mountain View sits on the flat valley floor, outside the foothill Fire Hazard Severity Zones, there's no fire ordinance forcing the noncombustible WeatherBoards line — so the vinyl-versus-fiber-cement choice here comes down to budget, look, and maintenance horizon rather than code.

Want to see how CertainTeed's materials stack up against the field? Compare its vinyl against vinyl generally, its WeatherBoards against fiber cement and James Hardie, or against LP SmartSide engineered wood. The general Mountain View siding replacement page is the place to start if you're still weighing the whole field.

Permits and cost

Mountain View's Building Division (Building/Fire Protection, within Community Development) issues a same-day permit to replace exterior siding in the same location — a like-for-like re-side. If the project changes the exterior appearance beyond that, the city encourages a Planning Division review before submittal. We handle the permit either way.

Cost tracks the line you choose as much as the house: a Mainstreet vinyl re-side and a WeatherBoards fiber cement wall sit at different points, and on top of the material the drivers are wall area and stories, trim and corner count, insulated versus standard panels, color and finish, and what the tear-off uncovers. Old siding comes off to the sheathing so the water-resistive barrier and flashing can be inspected, and concealed repair found there adds scope on any product.

FAQ

Does CertainTeed make more than vinyl? Yes. Alongside its vinyl lines (Monogram, Mainstreet, Cedar Impressions) and insulated CedarBoards, CertainTeed makes polymer shakes and WeatherBoards fiber cement — so you can compare materials without leaving the brand.

Which CertainTeed line fits a mid-century Mountain View home? A clean Monogram lap suits the horizontal lines of a ranch or Eichler; WeatherBoards fiber cement is the more durable, crisper-finished option. We match the line to your home and budget on a walkthrough.

Is CertainTeed's warranty good? CertainTeed backs its siding lines with strong warranties that vary by product. We confirm the specific coverage in writing for the line you choose rather than quoting a blanket figure.

Do I need a permit for CertainTeed siding in Mountain View? Yes — the like-for-like re-side qualifies for a same-day permit; work changing the exterior appearance may need a Planning review first. We manage it.

Compare the lineup with us

Call (415) 619-5167 or request an estimate. We'll walk the CertainTeed lines against your home and the alternatives, and lay out the scope. Browse finished work in the project gallery or the wider South Bay service area.