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CertainTeed Construction in Fontana, CA | Elmstead Remodeling
CertainTeed roofing, siding, and gypsum service across Fontana means matching the right product to inland heat, Santa Ana winds, and expansive clay soils. We are an independent CertainTeed service provider, not manufacturer-affiliated or authorized, but our installers work to CertainTeed’s published specs and pull San Bernardino County permits on every job. We also offer San Bernardino Certainteed service for homes throughout the county. Graham Stein leads our crews, and we’ve handled CertainTeed systems on hundreds of Fontana homes. Call (949) 850-9896 for a free estimate and a written price before any work starts.
Why Fontana Residents Choose Us for CertainTeed Service
Most Fontana homes were built in the 1980s and 90s, and many still carry their original CertainTeed Presidential Shake or Landmark shingles. Thirty-plus years of 108°F summers and repeated Santa Ana wind events have pushed those systems to the end of their service life. Graham Stein learned framing, finish work, and project sequencing at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and he has spent nearly two decades on Southern California homes. What that means for your CertainTeed roof or siding is simple: we know what a failing thermal seal looks like after 30 inland summers, and we know when a repair will hold versus when it won’t.
We work as an independent contractor. CertainTeed does not train us, sponsor us, or review our work. But we install to their published specifications because that is what keeps manufacturer warranties intact. For the 1980s tract homes on Fontana’s flat east-side grid, that matters more than most contractors admit.
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Common CertainTeed Construction Problems We Solve in Fontana
- Presidential Shake granule loss and seal-strip failure. Fontana attics routinely exceed 140°F in July and August. That repeated thermal cycling breaks down the seal strip on Presidential Shake shingles faster than coastal installations. By the time homeowners call us, the granules are usually collecting in gutters and the tabs are lifting.
- Landmark shingle wind lift on Santa Ana-facing slopes. Gusts over 60 mph tear at roof edges and ridge lines. We see creased tabs and exposed nail heads on the windward side of Fontana roofs after big Santa Ana events. Documenting that damage with photos is often the difference between a warranty claim being honored or denied.
- AirRenew gypsum board moisture wicking in bathrooms. In 1980s-90s Fontana builds, AirRenew board behind tub surrounds often wicks moisture at cut edges when the original install skipped proper moisture barriers. The result is paper-face delamination and mold staining that only shows up when a remodel starts.
- Siding corner and J-channel joint separation on east-side homes. Expansive clay soils under Fontana’s flat east-side grid shrink hard during the dry season, moving wall planes just enough to open caulk joints. Monogram siding and fiber cement transitions crack at exactly those points.
- Stucco-to-siding transition failures. The same soil movement pulls fasteners seasonally. Water gets in, and Fontana’s summer heat bakes the trapped moisture into rot behind the wall assembly.
CertainTeed Service in Fontana: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Because Fontana’s east-side flat grid sits on expansive clay that shrinks hard every dry season, we see CertainTeed siding and stucco wall assemblies shift enough to open corner and J-channel joints. Contractors from neighboring cities - even those offering Certainteed service in Ontario - rarely plan for this. We do. Any exterior remodel on the east side gets a soil-movement check before we order material. That means looking at the perimeter drainage, checking existing slab cracks, and deciding whether a structural engineer needs to assess the foundation before we tie new siding into old walls.
On a 1980s tract home off Baseline in the northern foothills, our crew tore off a failing Presidential Shake roof that had lost most of its granules. Underneath, we found decking softened by years of heat and wind-driven rain. We re-decked, installed CertainTeed Landmark shingles with a high-temp underlayment, and added ridge venting sized for the 108°F+ attic loads Fontana homes experience. Then we walked the homeowner through the slab cracks in the garage that our structural engineer flagged for a separate repair scope. That is how local knowledge changes the job.
CertainTeed Models & Products We Service in Fontana
We service the CertainTeed product lines most common on Fontana homes: Presidential Shake luxury shingles, Landmark asphalt shingles, Monogram siding, and AirRenew gypsum board. When matching an existing system, we use genuine CertainTeed shingles, siding, and gypsum so warranties stay intact. Where aftermarket underlayments and accessories outperform OEM at the same spec, we bring those in and tell you why. For Fontana’s 30-40 year old stock, we’re also honest about when a localized repair is throwing money at a failing system. Sometimes the right call is full replacement, and we’ll walk you through the numbers before you decide.
This is part of our broader CertainTeed sales & service work across Southern California. For Fontana specifically, we stock common CertainTeed profiles locally so material turnaround doesn’t stall your project.
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Here is what CertainTeed work costs on Fontana homes, based on the project scope we typically see:
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Roof Replacement | $8000 – $20000 |
| Roof Repair | $400 – $1800 |
| Tile Roof Repair | $600 – $2500 |
| Full Bathroom Remodeling | $9000 – $28000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5000 – $12000 |
What changes the price on a Fontana job is the age of the home, whether we find decking damage under an old roof, and whether the east-side clay soils require a structural engineer’s input before we proceed. Our free estimate includes a line-by-line written scope, so you know the price before any work starts. Call (949) 850-9896 to schedule yours.
Serving Fontana, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – CertainTeed Construction in Fontana
Landmark shingles typically last 20 to 25 years in Fontana, but inland heat and Santa Ana winds can shave years off that. If your roof is over 20 years old and you’re seeing granule loss, lifted tabs, or curling, call (949) 850-9896 for an assessment before small problems become decking damage.
Many 1980s-90s Fontana tract homes used CertainTeed roofing and gypsum board as original materials. If you’re remodeling, we look for the original product lines first. Matching existing CertainTeed materials keeps visual consistency and avoids warranty gaps. We’ll identify what is there and tell you what needs full replacement versus what can be matched.
Wind warranties on CertainTeed shingles have specific wind-speed ratings, and 60+ mph gusts can exceed those ratings for standard installations. What voids warranties is improper installation or undocumented damage. We photograph every area of concern before and after repairs, which gives you the documentation needed for any claim. Call (949) 850-9896 and we’ll walk your roof together.
East Fontana sits on expansive clay that shrinks in the dry season and heaves in winter, and that seasonal movement separates siding corners and J-channels. Caulking alone won’t hold. We check the soil movement pattern, adjust the fasteners, and rebuild the joint so it can flex without opening. The fix starts with a free estimate at (949) 850-9896.
Yes. Roof replacements and bathroom remodels in Fontana require permits from the San Bernardino County Building and Safety Division. We pull every permit ourselves, handle the inspections, and keep copies of final approvals for your records. It adds days to the schedule but protects your property value and insurance coverage.
Service Areas Near Fontana
We serve Fontana and the surrounding Inland Empire, including Fontana service area communities. Our CertainTeed crews also cover CertainTeed service in Moreno Valley to the south and CertainTeed service in Oxnard for coastal projects, along with Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and San Bernardino.
Book Your CertainTeed Service in Fontana Today
Call (949) 850-9896 to schedule your free CertainTeed estimate in Fontana or Certainteed in Riverside. We’ll provide a written price before any work starts, name the materials in the scope, and treat your home like the place where your family lives. Graham Stein and our crews are ready when you are.
Written by Graham Stein, Owner at Elmstead Remodeling, serving Fontana since 2005.
