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CertainTeed Monogram Siding Contractors in Albany, NY
Herman Exterior Homes are specialists when it comes to CertainTeed Monogram Siding. Read all about why it's the perfect type for your dream home today.
Herman Exterior Homes installs CertainTeed Monogram premium vinyl siding for homeowners across Albany and the Capital Region — following manufacturer installation requirements so your warranty is fully protected from day one.
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Installation quality is the single biggest variable in how your siding performs and how long your warranty remains valid. CertainTeed's warranty explicitly excludes damage caused by improper installation.
Here's how Herman Exterior Homes approaches a Monogram installation to protect both your home and your coverage.
CertainTeed's RigidForm™ 210 technology is specifically engineered to withstand wind load pressures up to 210 mph. For Albany homeowners, that translates to a panel that holds tight through the ice storms, wind events, and nor'easters the Capital Region sees every winter.
Wind performance in the field does vary by profile and installation method — the CertainTeed Monogram specification sheet provides code-based wind speed ratings by profile under the 2021 IBC/IRC:
Monogram is built to a true .046" panel thickness, which CertainTeed describes as heavy-duty gauge. That's reinforced by a .092" double-thick rolled-over nail hem — the point where the panel attaches to your home — giving the overall assembly the rigidity needed to resist racking, warping, and panel movement over time. The panels also deliver approximately 3/4" of panel projection, which creates the deep shadow lines that give Monogram its cedar-board look from the street.
CertainTeed describes Monogram as "virtually maintenance free" and specifies that it "never needs painting." For Albany homeowners who are tired of repainting wood or fiber cement every five to seven years, that's a meaningful shift in long-term cost and effort. The TrueTexture™ finish replicates the look of rough-sawn cedar boards without any of the upkeep wood requires.
Every Monogram panel connects through CertainTeed's CertaLock™ locking system, which provides a secure panel-to-panel connection that contributes to overall wall stability and wind resistance. Where standard vinyl siding relies on simple overlap, CertaLock™ keeps each course firmly locked to the course below it.
The narrower exposure creates a traditional, fine-grained look that reads as classic New England on older Albany-area homes. The 4" profile also delivers the highest wind-load rating in the Monogram line.
A slightly wider exposure that works well on larger homes or contemporary colonials where a bolder horizontal line is desirable. Slightly lower wind ratings than the 4" profile, but well within code requirements for the Albany area.
The Dutchlap profile adds a beveled notch at the top of each exposure, creating a more pronounced shadow line and a traditional craftsman character. A popular choice for homeowners who want a distinctive look that reads as premium from the street.
CertainTeed's Monogram color system includes 33 solid colors, 7 blend colors, and 39 coordinating trim colors — a total palette of approximately 40 siding colors designed to work together as a complete exterior color system. The blend colors are particularly useful for homeowners who want subtle color variation that mimics natural wood grain rather than a flat, uniform finish.
CertainTeed describes Monogram as "virtually maintenance free" and states that it "never needs painting." The TrueTexture™ finish is built into the panel during manufacturing, not applied as a surface coating — which means there's no paint film to peel, chip, or crack over time.
CertainTeed's RigidForm™ 210 technology is tested to withstand wind load pressures up to 210 mph. Code-compliant maximum wind speeds vary by profile — the Double 4" Clapboard rates up to 213 mph (ASD) under the 2021 IBC/IRC at standard 16" o.c. nailing, while the Double 5" profiles rate somewhat lower. All profiles significantly exceed typical wind requirements for the Albany, NY area.
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Monogram is built to a true .046" panel thickness — classified as heavy-duty gauge. The nail hem is doubled over to .092" for additional rigidity at the fastening point. Standard contractor-grade vinyl siding typically runs thinner, which contributes to the "wavy" or flimsy appearance sometimes seen on lower-cost installations.
We provide comprehensive exterior renovations—including roofing, siding, and gutters—throughout the Northeast. Our service area spans the Capital District, from Lake George down to Catskill, as well as parts of Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts.
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