What to know about siding in New Orleans
Coastal wind and salt in New Orleans favor impact- and corrosion-resistant materials, and some areas require wind ratings.
What affects siding cost in New Orleans
Beyond the local market, the same factors that drive siding cost everywhere apply in New Orleans:
- Wall area to be covered, measured in square feet.
- Material: vinyl is cheapest, then engineered wood, fiber cement, and metal, with brick or stone veneer at the top.
- Tear-off and disposal of old siding.
- House height, number of stories, and trim detail.
Siding cost by siding material in New Orleans
These figures are adjusted for New Orleans pricing (about 0.98x the national average), so they reflect what local homeowners actually pay.
| Siding material | Cost in New Orleans | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | $3.92 to $12.74 /sq ft | About $5,900 to $19,100 |
| Engineered wood | $5.49 to $17.84 /sq ft | About $8,250 to $26,800 |
| Fiber cement (Hardie) | $5.88 to $19.11 /sq ft | About $8,800 to $28,700 |
| Natural wood | $6.27 to $20.38 /sq ft | About $9,400 to $30,600 |
| Stucco | $5.88 to $19.11 /sq ft | About $8,800 to $28,700 |
| Metal (steel or aluminum) | $6.66 to $21.66 /sq ft | About $10,000 to $32,500 |
| Brick or stone veneer | $8.62 to $28.03 /sq ft | About $12,900 to $42,000 |