Fiber Cement Siding Installation in New Orleans
Durable, low-maintenance fiber cement siding installed by a local crew who know how New Orleans weather treats a wall.
What Fiber Cement Siding Is, and Why It Suits New Orleans
Fiber cement siding is made from Portland cement, sand, water and cellulose fibers. That mix gives you a board that behaves more like masonry than like wood — it does not feed termites, it does not rot the way timber can, and it holds paint far longer than most alternatives.
In a climate that swings between heavy rain, sustained humidity and hurricane season, that matters. Fiber cement resists warping, cracking, hail and fire, and it will not delaminate the way some composite products do once moisture finds a seam.
We install fiber cement across New Orleans and the surrounding parishes, including Hardie siding by James Hardie — the Hardiplank line is the most widely specified fiber cement board in the country.
What’s Included
Every fiber cement siding job we quote covers the whole wall assembly, not just the surface you can see.
Full exterior assessment
We look at the existing wall assembly, not just the surface, so the quote reflects what is actually there.
Removal and disposal
Old siding is taken off and hauled away as part of the job.
Moisture barrier and flashing
House wrap and window flashing are installed correctly before a single board goes up.
Cutting and fitting
Boards are cut and fitted on site around windows, doors, corners and rooflines.
Fastening to spec
Boards are fastened following the manufacturer's published installation requirements.
Finishing and paint
Edges, trim and caulking are finished, and boards are painted or supplied pre-finished.
Signs It May Be Time to Call
These are the reasons homeowners most often get in touch about fiber cement siding.
Boards are cracked, chipped or separating at the seams or corners.
Paint keeps failing — you are repainting far more often than you expect to.
Moisture staining or soft spots show up on the wall or inside near an exterior wall.
Visible gaps around windows and doors where flashing or caulking has given way.
Termite or pest damage in existing wood siding or trim.
You are planning to sell and want the exterior to show well.
A note on all of the above: these are common reasons to have an exterior looked at, not a diagnosis. Whether the right answer is a repair, a partial replacement or a full replacement depends on what an on-site inspection finds behind the surface. We will tell you which one your home needs, including when the answer is that it can wait.
Why Fiber Cement Siding?
What this material gives you, and why New Orleans homeowners keep choosing it.
Built for this climate
Resists warping, rot, insects and fire, and stands up to hail and driving rain.
Long service life
Properly installed fiber cement siding can last up to 50 years.
Holds its finish
Paint bonds well and stays put far longer than it typically does on wood.
Low maintenance
Routine cleaning is generally all it asks for between repaint cycles.
Our Process
How It Works
A simple process. Outstanding results.
Consultation
We discuss your needs, style, and budget.
Customized Plan
We create a tailored plan for your home.
Professional Installation
Our team gets the job done right, on time.
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Fiber Cement Siding Options
Not every project wants the same profile or finish. These are the variations we work in.
Hardiplank lap siding
The classic horizontal board profile, and the most commonly specified fiber cement product.
Panel and sheet
Large-format panels for flat, contemporary elevations.
Shingle and shake
Fiber cement cut to mimic cedar shake without the maintenance.
Vertical board
Board-and-batten style runs for gables, accents and modern facades.
Trim and soffit
Matching fiber cement trim, fascia and soffit to finish the envelope.
What Fiber Cement Siding Costs
There is no honest flat price for siding. What a project costs depends on the material you choose, the size and shape of the walls, and what we find once the old siding comes off. Here is the published range, and the things that move a quote within it.
Expected service life: up to 50 years when properly installed.
Estimates are free and in writing. Financing is available — see our financing options.
$0.70 – $5.50
Per square foot
What moves the price
- The brand and product line you choose
- Accessories — trim, corners, flashing and fasteners
- The qualifications of the installer
- The size and shape of the area being covered
- Labor, access and the condition of what is behind the old siding
Costs vary by project, scope and current material prices — treat this as a starting range, not a quote.
What Our Clients Say
Reviews from Big Easy Siding customers, published on our testimonials page.
Highly recommend Big Easy Siding!
Big Easy Siding has been a great contractor for my home. They are prompt, reliable and do quality work at an affordable price! I highly recommend them if you need any siding services done in New Orleans.
Edgar Hunter The best in town
These guys are the best in town! They’ll come out and do an amazing job on your siding. You won’t regret it because you get what you pay for. Local, reputable service that does exactly as promised with no hidden fees or surprises.
Nancy Silber A fair quote, start to finish
Big Easy Siding is a really great company to work with. The quote they gave us for replacing our damaged siding was fair and everything about them has made it easy all the way through till we had new wood siding on our house!
Andrew Frye Knowledgeable and professional
The employees at this company are some of the most knowledgeable and professional people I have ever met. They were able to replace my siding quickly with no problems or delays, which is something that not many companies can provide these days!