CertainTeed Lawsuit Lawyers

The experienced product liability lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP are currently investigating claims against CertainTeed concerning defective vinyl siding products. The company purports that its vinyl siding offers customers a gorgeous home exterior with minimal maintenance that will last through the ages. In reality, CertainTeed’s vinyl siding is fraught with problems: Customers spend substantial sums of money buying the siding and having it installed only to find that it cannot withstand basic outdoor circumstances like sun and rain. If your CertainTeed vinyl siding has warped, rippled, degraded or developed other major defects, contact our firm today to see if you might be eligible to participate in a CertainTeed siding lawsuit. With our help, you can get the compensation you deserve.

What is CertainTeed Corporation?

CertainTeed is a manufacturer of residential and commercial building materials. It’s located in Malvern, Pennsylvania, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, a French multinational corporation.

In the building product industry, CertainTeed is well-known for its residential siding products, which, according to the company, offer “affordable beauty, distinctive style, [and] lasting performance.” CertainTeed’s product range includes a wide variety of vinyl, polymer, and composite siding options, and nearly all CertainTeed siding products come with a lifetime guarantee. However, consumers who have bought and installed CertainTeed’s vinyl siding have found that it warps, ripples, blisters, melts, discolors or degrades with time and exposure to outdoor elements. And when they try to take advantage of their “lifetime guarantee,” the corporation turns them away.

Parker Waichman LLP is investigating these consumer claims to help families who have been cheated out of substantial money associated with their CertainTeed siding.

Is CertainTeed Siding Any Good?

Judging by what customers are saying, they would think twice about recommending CertainTeed siding. It doesn’t take much searching to find a plethora of negative CertainTeed vinyl siding reviews and dissatisfied customers’ complaints. Many people have turned to review boards to try to warn other people who are thinking about buying this siding or to simply voice their frustrations because they feel like the corporation is completely ignoring them. Their complaints demonstrate a pattern of defects.

September 2017 Customer Review

This customer started to notice their Monogram Ivy Green siding fading, warping, and emitting a chemical smell. The contractor told the customer he had never seen siding look like this and suggested filing a claim with CertainTeed under their lifetime warranty. After the customer spent five months pursuing this claim, making phone calls, taking photos, sending section samples, and finally filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, CertainTeed told the customer that the damage was caused by a reflection from a window, even though the entire side of the building and half of the front showed discoloring, warping, and fading.

March 2017 Contractor Review

Monogram Pacific Blue siding warped and buckled. This review came from a contractor who installed the siding and was disappointed in the way it performed. The lifetime warranty claim was denied for “improper installation,” but the contractor stated that installation was per VSI specs.

February 2017 Customer Review

This customer complained that the CertainTeed vinyl siding on their new home looked like it was melting. Their warranty claim was denied, as CertainTeed told her the damage was due to “the sun projecting heat from the window.”

September 2016 Customer Review

After this customer’s CertainTeed vinyl siding bubbled and warped on the warm sides of the home shortly after installation, they contacted CertainTeed to file a warranty claim and were told the damage was due to “a concentrated reflection from the sun and gutters.” The customer’s claim was denied.

July 2015 Customer Review

When this customer’s CertainTeed vinyl siding looked warped or melted about two years after installation, they contacted CertainTeed, but their warranty claim was denied. CertainTeed said the siding had not been properly installed.

April 2015 Customer Review

This customer’s CertainTeed Pacific Blue vinyl siding became deformed and melted. The customer contacted CertainTeed and had the damaged area replaced. Shortly after, another area of the siding looked even worse, but CertainTeed refused to make another repair, saying the damage was caused by window reflection, roof reflection or skylight reflection.

CertainTeed Siding Problems: Common Complaints

Countless reviews show the same complaints occurring with CertainTeed’s vinyl siding: warping, buckling, rippling, and melting. The reviews also show the same response from CertainTeed to warranty claims: blaming the problem on something else and denying the claim.

What Is the CertainTeed Siding Warranty?

CertainTeed sells its siding with a lifetime warranty, but in actual practice, it does not appear to honor these warranties. If customers have problems or discover defects in their siding, they report being unable to get assistance from the manufacturer. This is unacceptable, and unfortunately, it is not the first time CertainTeed has been under fire for this type of conduct.

Defective CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Products

CertainTeed carries and sells numerous vinyl siding options, and we are looking into potential defects in many of them. The products we are currently investigating include:

• Carolina Beaded
• CedarBoards
• Encore
• MainStreet
• Monogram
• Northwoods
• Restoration Classic
• Wolverine American Legend

If you bought one of these CertainTeed vinyl siding products (or any other type of CertainTeed vinyl siding) and have found defects in the product, contact our firm today to discuss your potential options for a CertainTeed siding lawsuit.

What Is a Class-Action Lawsuit?

A class-action lawsuit is a legal filing against one or more defendants that includes a few named plaintiffs who represent a much larger “class.” To have a class action, the plaintiffs’ lawyers must prove that the selected plaintiffs are sufficient representatives for a whole group of people who all have similar claims. The court will then “certify” the class and allow the class action to proceed.

What Might Class Members Recover From the Suit?

Through a CertainTeed siding class action, we hope to recover from CertainTeed all of the costs incurred by property owners as a result of these product defects, including:

• Costs of buying the siding
• Costs of siding installation
• Costs to repair or replace faulty siding
• Costs for damage to your home or property from the faulty siding

It’s important to understand that a settlement or favorable verdict is never guaranteed, but Parker Waichman LLP will strongly advocate for you and your fellow product owners’ rights. We will do everything we can to maximize your recovery, which means capturing the full picture of how your defective siding has affected you. You deserve to be compensated for the time, expense, and damage you have incurred because of this faulty product, and Parker Waichman LLP will fight to make that happen.

Statutes of Limitations Considerations

Statutes of limitations are imposed by all states to place time restrictions on filing lawsuits in court. When these deadlines expire, a person can be completely barred from filing their claim, regardless of its merits. States enact statutes of limitations to encourage people to act quickly after they discover that they might have a legal claim because swifter action generally results in higher-quality evidence for trial. When people file their cases sooner rather than later, relevant records and business documents will likely be available and retrievable for use in depositions and trial. States also do not want to place potential defendants in situations where they have to anticipate lawsuits indefinitely. At some point, the potential for a claim needs to expire.

Every state decides its own statutes of limitations, and these deadlines can vary depending on the nature of the case and the damages claimed therein.

Particularly in a defective product case like those involving CertainTeed siding, it can be difficult to determine when the clock started running, and any miscalculation can potentially mean you are unable to ever file your claim. The best way to make sure that your legal rights are protected is to work with an experienced lawyer on your defective siding claim. When we sign up any case at Parker Waichman LLP, we immediately investigate the facts and circumstances to arrive at the appropriate statute of limitations. When you work with us, you can be sure that your case is in capable hands. To learn more about your potential claim’s statute of limitations, contact our offices today.

How Can a Product Liability Lawyer Help Me?

After you have already been through an exhausting warranty claim process for your vinyl siding, you might think that taking legal action isn’t worth the hassle. We understand that this is not something you want to continue to stress about, so we make the case intake process as easy as possible. When you contact our firm, you’ll be able to rest easy knowing that you’re working with people who care about your claim and want to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

Our experienced product liability lawyers can help you in numerous ways. When you hire Parker Waichman LLP, your attorney will start preparing your case by completing initial tasks such as:

• Documenting a timeline of your siding installation and any defects you have noticed
• Obtaining purchase orders and contractor invoices for your siding installation and any repairs required to your CertainTeed siding
• Obtaining copies of the lifetime warranty for your siding
• Tracking down transcripts or recordings of your service calls to CertainTeed about your siding defects
• Identifying the governing statute of limitations for your claim
• Consulting with industry experts to gain supportive opinions on the case
• Determining whether you might qualify to serve as a named class representative in a CertainTeed siding class-action lawsuit

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CertainTeed Siding Fade?

Yes, it does. Most siding fades with time, but premature fading is listed among the common complaints about CertainTeed siding. The warranty includes premature fading, but consumers have complained that the company has not honored this warranty.

How Long Does CertainTeed Vinyl Siding Last?

There should be no sign of wear on CertainTeed vinyl siding until at least five years have passed since installation. After this point, a degree of warranty coverage is offered with each passing year for up to 50 years.

Why Is My Vinyl Siding Bubbling?

Vinyl siding bubbles when it isn’t sufficiently heat-resistant to stand up to exposure to sunlight over time. Unless you’ve placed something excessively hot near your siding, like a lit barbecue grill, this may indicate that you have defective siding.

Can I Pursue a CertainTeed Class-Action Lawsuit Over Defective Shingles, Too?

Yes. While some CertainTeed customers have suffered due to defective siding, others have found themselves with faulty CertainTeed shingles that crack, curl up or otherwise deteriorate far sooner than they should. In fact, the company has already settled one CertainTeed class action lawsuit over their defective products, agreeing in 2009 to make payments to homeowners with CertainTeed Organic shingles. That product was discontinued, but apparently, the company’s selling of faulty shingles was not. Through a CertainTeed shingle settlement or verdict, you can get the compensation you deserve.

What Is the Warranty on CertainTeed Landmark Shingles?

There is a limited lifetime warranty on CertainTeed Landmark shingles, which promises replacement for damaged shingles and coverage for the labor to install them. The terms of the warranty state that if shingles need to be replaced due to manufacturing errors, they can be replaced at any point. For other issues, the warranty extends ten years from the installation date. However, actually getting CertainTeed to follow through on this warranty is another matter.

How Do I File a CertainTeed Shingle Claim?

CertainTeed has an online form to be filled out if you wish to file a warranty claim. But be aware that many people have complained that the company is unresponsive to claims. You can contact our firm for guidance if you need to file a CertainTeed claim.

Get Help From a Law Firm That Fights for You

You deserve to be compensated for the time and money you have lost because of defective CertainTeed siding. At Parker Waichman LLP, we can help you understand your legal rights and navigate the process of pursing a lawsuit against CertainTeed. With our help, you can hold this company accountable for selling you a faulty product and recover your costs through a CertainTeed siding claim.

Parker Waichman LLP’s consumer and product liability attorneys have the experience and skills to help you achieve the best result possible in your CertainTeed siding case. Our firm has achieved extraordinary results for our clients, garnering more than $2 billion in settlement awards and verdicts. And throughout our long history practicing law, we have received numerous honors and accolades from peers, judges, and clients nationwide, including:

• A 9.8 out of 10 rating from AVVO, which rates every attorney in the United States
• The highest peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, “AV Preeminent”
• The highest ranking of “5 Dragons” based on peer review by Lawdragon

We know that when you sign with us, you are placing your trust in us, and we take that very seriously. At Parker Waichman LLP, we work steadfastly to get the results our clients need, and our track record shows we are committed to success. Our defective construction material attorneys are invested in people and are dedicated to helping consumers and their families recover losses when they are taken advantage of by greedy corporations.

Speak With One of Our Skilled CertainTeed Attorneys Today

You have legal rights as a consumer, and we can help you protect them. If you bought and installed CertainTeed vinyl siding and have since discovered defects in the siding, contact our firm today by filling out our online form or by calling 800-968-7529 for a free consultation. Together, we can hold CertainTeed accountable.