Siding in Louisiana has to handle more than most places ask of it: heavy rain, thick humidity, hurricane winds, and some of the worst termite pressure in the country. We install siding built to handle all four, not just the ones that show up in a sales brochure.
Part of our Exterior Services.
Lone Wolf Roofing has installed siding on homes across Metairie and Jefferson Parish since 1993, from older homes near Old Metairie to newer builds off Causeway.
We’ve seen what happens when the wrong siding goes up here: wood that rots in a few humid summers, vinyl that warps in the heat, siding installed without ever checking for termite damage underneath first. That’s the kind of thing you only learn by doing this work in this climate, not somewhere dry.
Louisiana has the worst Formosan termite pressure in the country, and Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany Parish are all part of the state’s official termite quarantine zone. Formosan termites can seriously damage a home in as little as 3 to 6 months, much faster than the native termites most other states deal with. The greater New Orleans area spends an estimated $300 million a year fighting them.
Siding material matters here more than people think. Wood siding gives termites something to eat directly. Vinyl siding isn’t food for termites, but it doesn’t stop them from reaching the wood framing behind it either. Fiber cement isn’t wood at all, so it removes one more thing termites can chew through, though no siding replaces proper termite barriers and regular pest inspections.
Our most common recommendation for this climate. It resists moisture, doesn't feed termites, and holds up through Louisiana summers without warping.
A budget-friendly option that handles rain well, though it can soften or warp in intense heat and doesn't offer the same termite or storm performance as fiber cement.
We'll install it if that's the look you want, but we'll also be honest that Louisiana's humidity and termite pressure make it the highest-maintenance choice of the three.
Louisiana has the worst Formosan termite pressure in the country, and Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany Parish are all part of the state’s official termite quarantine zone. Formosan termites can seriously damage a home in as little as 3 to 6 months, much faster than the native termites most other states deal with. The greater New Orleans area spends an estimated $300 million a year fighting them.
Siding rarely stands alone. We usually pair it with soffit and fascia and gutters work, since all three protect the same parts of your home from the same Louisiana weather.
It’s one factor, not the whole answer. Fiber cement isn’t a food source for termites the way wood is, but proper termite barriers and regular pest inspections still matter no matter what siding you choose.
Most homes take a few days to about a week, depending on the size of the home and the material. Most homes take a few days to about a week, depending on the size of the home and the material.
Sometimes, though older siding can fade or get discontinued, similar to what happens with roofing shingles. We’ll tell you honestly if an exact match isn’t possible.
It can, especially if your current siding has gaps or damage letting air in. We can’t promise a specific number, since that depends on your home’s insulation too.
