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. Wh