RISE

RISE siding and trim are for homeowners covering exterior walls and finishing around corners, windows, and doors. You can cut, handle, and install both like traditional wood without special tools. Familiar handling is the practical draw for your siding and trim project.

RISE is CertainTeed’s siding and trim brand. CertainTeed is based in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and is owned by Saint-Gobain. RISE products have been available since 2018 as an alternative to cement and wood-based products.

Smooth or woodgrain

RISE comes in smooth and woodgrain finishes. Smooth puts the emphasis on siding lines and trim proportions. Woodgrain adds surface texture. Choose smooth for a quieter appearance and woodgrain when you want the texture to show.

The mistake is judging texture only at arm’s length. You’ll see most of your siding from the yard or driveway. Compare samples outdoors beside your trim color, then step back to the distance where you’ll usually see the house.

Material and durability

RISE contains 94% recycled materials, including reclaimed synthetic fibers and polymers. Its fibers come from post-consumer and post-industrial waste streams. Recycled content is a concrete reason to put it on your list.

For the long-term concern, RISE siding and trim are backed by a 30-year warranty. RISE also resists rot and freeze-and-thaw damage.

A protective water barrier covers the fibers on the top and bottom. Water drainage around openings and siding joints still deserves attention during installation planning. RISE allows incidental ground contact; keep soil and mulch from building up against the siding.

Planning the siding and trim work

Wood-like cutting and handling carry across both RISE siding and trim. Use the RISE installation guide to plan the installation details before starting.

The siding length suits framing spaced 16 inches on center. Before cutting, lay out the wall openings and board joints so the board length works with the wall.

RISE specifications

Detail	Specification
Product lines	Siding and trim
Finishes	Smooth and woodgrain
Recycled content	94%
Siding length	13 feet 4 inches, or 160 inches
Stud spacing suited to siding length	16 inches on center

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CertainTeed RISE siding any good?

RISE makes sense if you want siding that cuts and handles like wood while resisting rot and freeze-and-thaw damage. You can work it without special tools, which matters if you’re doing the installation yourself. Plan drainage and flashing carefully: the protective water barrier over the top and bottom of its fibers doesn’t replace the details that carry water away from the wall.