RISE Composite Technologies

RISE siding and trim are for homeowners and contractors covering exterior walls and finishing the corners and openings. You can cut, install and handle both like traditional wood, using ordinary tools. That keeps the work familiar when you’re choosing a composite exterior.

RISE Composite Technologies is marketed under CertainTeed. CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain. RISE products have been offered as alternatives to cement and wood-based products since 2018.

Plan the siding and trim together

Choose the siding and trim together so the wall layout accounts for corners, openings and transitions. Both use familiar cutting and handling methods. That’s the practical advantage. Use the RISE installation guide before laying out the work.

The siding’s 13-foot-4-inch length suits framing spaced 16 inches on center. Lay those lengths against your actual wall dimensions before counting boards, especially where windows and doors break up a run.

RISE comes in smooth and woodgrain finishes. Smooth keeps the surface quiet; woodgrain adds visible texture. Choose the surface by the look you want across the whole wall.

Rot resistance and freezing conditions

You get rot resistance along with resistance to damage from freezing and thawing. Those are useful properties for siding and trim exposed to wet conditions followed by freezing temperatures.

RISE also allows incidental ground contact. Keep soil and mulch clear of the wall so water can drain away.

Reclaimed fibers in the material

RISE siding uses reclaimed synthetic fibers and polymers. The fibers come from post-consumer and post-industrial recycling and waste streams, putting existing material back to use. RISE products contain 94% recycled materials.

Specifications

Detail	RISE siding and trim
Product lines	Siding and trim
Surface finishes	Smooth and woodgrain
Siding length	13 feet 4 inches, or 160 inches
Stud spacing suited to siding length	16 inches on center
Recycled material content	94%
Ground contact	Incidental ground contact allowed
Warranty term	30 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RISE siding made of?

RISE siding is made from reclaimed synthetic fibers and polymers, with 94% recycled material content. The fibers include polyester, nylon and fiberglass from post-consumer and post-industrial waste streams, so it’s a practical option when recycled content matters to your material choice.

Do you need special tools to cut RISE siding and trim?

You can cut, handle and install RISE siding and trim with ordinary woodworking tools. That keeps the cutting setup familiar if you’re used to working with wood, though the fastening and joint details still need to follow the product’s installation instructions.

How long are RISE siding boards?

RISE siding comes in 13-foot-4-inch lengths, or 160 inches, suited to framing spaced 16 inches on center. Use that length when laying out each wall, and account for openings before figuring your board count so you don’t treat every run as a full board.

Can RISE siding and trim touch the ground?

RISE allows incidental ground contact and resists rot. Treat incidental contact as occasional contact, and keep soil and mulch clear so the wall can drain; that allowance isn’t a reason to plan buried trim or sustained soil contact.