Big Easy Roofing helps homeowners across the New Orleans metro reduce some of the highest cooling costs in the country by installing siding systems engineered for energy performance in Louisiana’s subtropical climate. The city sits in IECC Climate Zone 2A, where cooling dominates energy consumption from April through October. Exterior walls are one of the largest sources of thermal energy transfer between air-conditioned interiors and outdoor temperatures that regularly exceed 95 degrees Fahrenheit with heat index values above 110 degrees. This guide explains how siding material selection, insulation, and installation practices directly affect energy costs for homeowners across Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 25 to 35 percent of a home’s heating and cooling energy escapes through exterior walls. In New Orleans, where air conditioning runs seven to eight months per year, that percentage hits harder than almost anywhere else in the country. Poorly insulated walls force HVAC systems to work overtime. Entergy Louisiana residential electricity rates make cooling the single largest utility e
By Big Easy Roofing 
Jun 1, 2023