Pros and Cons of Siding Materials for New Orleans Homes
Summary: New Orleans homeowners choosing siding must weigh each material against three regional threats: Gulf Coast humidity that averages 75% year-round, Formosan subterranean termites that cost the Greater New Orleans area an estimated $300 million annually in damage and control according to LSU AgCenter research, and hurricane-season winds that regularly exceed 100 mph. Fiber cement siding from manufacturers like James Hardie and LP SmartSide leads in overall performance for the New Orleans metro area because it resists moisture, termites, and winds up to 150 mph. Big Easy Roofing installs and repairs all major siding types for residential and commercial properties across Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, and the surrounding Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Big Easy Roofing works with homeowners across New Orleans who face a siding decision unlike anywhere else in the country. Subtropical humidity, Formosan subterranean termite pressure, and annual hurricane exposure hit Southeast Louisiana harder than any other U.S. market, and the wrong material fails fast here. This guide breaks down the pros and cons of every major siding material through the lens of New Orleans climate performance, so homeowners in Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, Metairie, Kenner, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities can make a well-informed decision.
By Big Easy Roofing 
May 22, 2023