CertainTeed Construction in Fontana, CA

CertainTeed Construction in Fontana, CA | Barrett & Sons Construction

We provide independent CertainTeed roof installation and repair across Fontana, from the 92335 west side to the 92336 and 92337 east and north tracts. What makes our CertainTeed work different here comes down to one thing: we know how the old Kaiser Steel-era homes settled, and we fix the deck movement that causes shingles to fail before we lay a single new course. Call us at (877) 610-1318 for a straight answer and a free estimate.

If you’re looking for CertainTeed sales & service from a crew that actually stocks the product lines and knows what happens to them after ten Fontana summers, you’re in the right place. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, founded in 1998, and Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck.

Why Fontana Residents Choose Us for CertainTeed Service

Tom Barrett learned framing and roofing the hard way, starting at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and spending enough hours on Inland Empire roofs to know that a shingle that looks fine in March can be curling by August. His sons run the crews, and we don’t dispatch strangers. When you call about a CertainTeed Landmark roof in Fontana, the person who answers the phone can talk about the product, not just schedule an appointment.

We’re an independent CertainTeed service provider. We are not manufacturer-affiliated or authorized, and we’ll say that plainly. What that means for you: we work for you, not for a brand quota. We carry genuine CertainTeed components for tear-offs so your lifetime manufacturer’s limited warranty stays intact. And because we’ve been serving Fontana service area homeowners for over 29 years, we’ve seen what this valley’s heat and Santa Ana winds do to every CertainTeed line we install.

Every job gets permits pulled and inspections signed where eligible. Every price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. And every completed roof is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call.

Common CertainTeed Construction Problems We Solve in Fontana

• Landmark granule loss and edge curling: Fontana summers regularly push past 105°F, and dry Santa Ana winds bake the asphalt in Landmark shingles until the granules let go and the edges start to curl. We see it most on west-facing eaves, where afternoon sun sits on the roof with no mercy.
• Flintlastic SA lap weeping on low-slope sections: The west side’s older homes, especially 92335 tract houses, often have sagging roof decks over patios and carports. Flintlastic SA laps that were fine when the roof was new start to weep or lose bond when the deck moves underneath them.
• XT 25 tabs cracking along the nail line: Three-tab shingles take a beating in this climate. After years of thermal shock, the tabs crack right along the nail strip, and then a Santa Ana gust comes through and blows them clean off. We re-nail the deck and replace with Landmark or better rather than re-tabbing a product that’s past its useful life.
• Grand Manor bridging over wavy mid-century sheathing: The high-profile Grand Manor shingle is a beautiful product, but over the wavy roof sheathing common in 1940s and 1950s Fontana homes, it telegraphs every dip and hump. The fix starts with the deck, not the shingle.
• Gutter damage from granule wash-off: When CertainTeed shingles shed granules at an accelerated rate in this heat, the granules end up in the gutters. By the time a homeowner notices the gutters backing up, the shingles have already lost significant surface protection.

CertainTeed Service in Fontana: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment

Here’s something you won’t read on a generic CertainTeed page. West Fontana’s 92335 ZIP carries a measurably higher rate of CertainTeed roof failures than the 92336 east side. The reason goes back before any shingle was ever nailed down. Those original Kaiser Steel-era homes were built on slag-influenced industrial fill near the old mill footprint. Over decades, that fill settles unevenly. The roof decks twist. Nail heads pop up through the shingle tabs. And after every significant Santa Ana event, we get calls from homeowners who can’t figure out why their “new” roof is blowing apart.

A standard soil report from a neighboring city won’t warn you about this. A contractor from Riverside or Ontario might not know to check for it. We do. Before we quote a CertainTeed tear-off on a 92335 property, we look at the deck movement. If the deck is moving, new shingles won’t fix it. We address the deck, then we install the roof. That’s why we’re the crew people call when their CertainTeed roof fails twice on the same west-side street.

CertainTeed Models & Products We Service in Fontana

We work on the full CertainTeed residential roofing envelope. That includes Landmark architectural shingles, the discontinued XT 25 three-tab, Grand Manor luxury shingles, and Flintlastic SA self-adhered low-slope roofing. We keep common CertainTeed accessories stocked locally for fast Fontana turnaround: ridge caps, starter strips, and hip and ridge shingles in the most popular colors.

Our parts approach is simple. On a tear-off, we use genuine CertainTeed components so the manufacturer’s limited warranty stays valid. When an older system is out of production, like XT 25, we’ll source American-made underlayment and flashings that meet or exceed CertainTeed’s original specs. We never patch over a failed deck without fixing the underlying ventilation or movement issue. If the nail strip is compromised, we’ll recommend a partial re-tear or full replacement, not a band-aid.

CertainTeed Service Pricing in Fontana

FAQs - CertainTeed Construction in Fontana

Why do CertainTeed Landmark shingles curl faster on west Fontana roofs than on new east-side homes?

Because the older 92335 homes sit on slag-influenced fill that settles and twists the roof deck over time, pulling shingle tabs loose and letting heat get under the edges. East-side 92336 and 92337 homes from the 1990s and 2000s have more stable post-construction soil, so decks stay flatter and Landmark shingles wear more evenly. If your west-side roof is curling, call (877) 610-1318, and we’ll check the deck before we quote a fix.

Can you match the color of my discontinued CertainTeed XT 25 shingles if I only need a repair?

Sometimes no, and we’ll tell you that up front. XT 25 has been out of production for years, and CertainTeed’s current lines don’t carry the same color mix. We can source close-match American-made three-tabs for small spot repairs, but if the roof is older, a partial re-tear with Landmark in a compatible color is usually the better long-term call.

Does the slag-contaminated soil under my 92335 home affect the CertainTeed roof warranty?

The manufacturer’s warranty covers material defects, not structural movement in the deck. If the deck moves and pops nail heads through the shingles, that’s not a CertainTeed defect, and a warranty claim will likely be denied. That’s why we fix the deck first. It’s also why a written scope and a contractor who knows the local soil matter more than a warranty brochure.

What is the right CertainTeed underlayment for a Fontana roof with a low-slope section over a patio?

For low-slope sections, we use CertainTeed Flintlastic SA self-adhered underlayment and membrane, which bonds directly to the deck and seals around fasteners. Fontana’s 105°F summers and Santa Ana moisture cycling punish traditional felt, so a self-adhered product is the honest answer anywhere the pitch drops below 2:12. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on the low-slope section before the next rain.

How do you handle a CertainTeed Grand Manor roof where the shingles are bridging over wavy 1950s roof sheathing?

The shingles are not the problem; the deck is. Grand Manor’s high-profile design makes every wave in old sheathing visible. We’d inspect the deck, re-nail or replace the sheathing as needed to flatten the plane, then install Grand Manor properly so it lays flat. Patching over wavy sheathing will look wrong on day one and fail faster.

Service Areas Near Fontana

We serve Fontana and the surrounding Inland Empire communities, including parts of CertainTeed service in Moreno Valley and CertainTeed service in Huntington Beach. If you’re within a reasonable drive, we’ll come out. Tom lives twenty minutes away; if something’s wrong, he wants to know about it.

Book Your CertainTeed Service in Fontana Today

Call (877) 610-1318 and ask for a free estimate. A live person answers 24/7, not a voicemail box. We’ll set a time, walk your roof, and put the scope in writing. We’ll do it right the first time, or we’ll come back and make it right.

Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fontana since 1998.