CertainTeed RISE Woodgrain Lap Siding, Primed Composite in 4 in. to 12 in. x 13 ft 4 in. Boards

CertainTeed RISE Woodgrain Lap is primed composite lap siding made from recycled synthetic fibers with a woodgrain texture, offered in 4 in., 5 in., 7 in. and 12 in. exposures, each 13 ft 4 in. long. It cuts and installs like wood with no special tools and allows incidental ground contact. Pairs with RISE trimboards and trim for a complete composite siding system.

Key Features:

• Wood look and handling: Mimics natural wood's simplicity and flexibility and can be cut, installed and handled like traditional wood with no special tools.
• Moisture and rot resistant: Withstands heavy rain and snow, defies freeze/thaw damage and resists rot.
• Ground contact allowed: Among the only hard siding products that allow for incidental ground contact.
• 13 ft 4 in. lengths: The only exterior siding product available in 13 ft 4 in. (160 in.) lengths, ideal for 16 in. on center stud spacing.
• 94% recycled content: Made with 94% recycled synthetic fibers and polymers from post-consumer and post-industrial streams.
• Less jobsite waste: Lower breakage than brittle alternatives saves time and reduces jobsite waste.

Specifications Table:

Coverage & How Much You Need:

Each 13 ft 4 in. board covers about 13.3 linear ft of wall. Board and batten or lap coverage per square depends on exposure: at 7 in. exposure a board covers roughly 7.8 sq ft; divide wall area by exposure-specific coverage and add waste.

Fit and Compatibility:

Part of the RISE Siding and Trim system; pair with RISE Woodgrain Trimboard and RISE trim profiles. Install per the RISE Installation Guide; boards are primed and require field painting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: What is included in one order?
A: One piece of RISE Woodgrain Lap siding, primed, in the selected 4 in., 5 in., 7 in. or 12 in. width and 13 ft 4 in. length.

Q: Do I need special tools?
A: No, RISE cuts and installs like traditional wood using standard carpentry tools.

Q: Can it touch the ground?
A: Yes, RISE siding is the only hard siding product on the market that allows incidental ground contact.

Q: Is it really wood?
A: No, it is a composite of recycled polyester, nylon and fiberglass fibers with a woodgrain texture, engineered as an alternative to cement and wood-based products.

Q: Does it need paint?
A: Boards ship primed; a finish coat is applied in the field, per the RISE installation guide.

Q: Why the 13 ft 4 in. length?
A: That length spans typical 16 in. on center stud layouts efficiently, reducing waste and joints.

Expert Verdict — Reviewed by the SuperArbor Pro Desk

Choose RISE lap when a project needs wood-board handling with better moisture performance than wood, or where ground contact or freeze/thaw exposure rules out fiber cement. The primed finish means scheduling a paint coat promptly after installation to protect the boards. Use the 7 in. and 12 in. exposures for larger-scale elevations and 4-5 in. for traditional lap proportions; always follow the RISE Installation Guide for fastening and flashing details.

Follow the RISE Installation Guide and local building codes for fastening, flashing and clearances, and use standard personal protection when cutting composite boards.

Order CertainTeed RISE Woodgrain Lap siding in your exposure and start your project.