In Chalmette, Turnkey Siding installs concrete fiber cement siding that respects how the parish rebuilt. We cover Arabi, Old Arabi, and the blocks near the Chalmette Battlefield area with our own licensed crew and zero subcontractors. Fiber cement gives St. Bernard homes a tough, low-upkeep exterior that handles heat, humidity, and storm wind. It’s a smart step up from the vinyl that went on in a hurry after the water receded. Call 504-882-9704 for a free estimate.
Fiber cement like James Hardie board resists rot, fire, termites, and moisture and holds paint for years, at roughly $6 to $13 per square foot installed.
Chalmette Fiber Cement Siding After the Rebuild
Chalmette sits downriver in St. Bernard Parish, a community that came back board by board after Katrina flooded it. That history shows in how people build now. Many homes went up or got gutted with above-flood-line detailing, elevated slabs, and a hard eye toward materials that survive the next storm. Concrete fiber cement siding fits that rebuild ethic. It resists rot when humidity hangs heavy off the river, it won’t burn, and it holds a design rating for wind in the 115 to 160 mph range once our crew fastens it to spec.
Around Arabi and Old Arabi you’ll find a mix of restored older cottages and newer post-storm construction, while the streets near the Chalmette Battlefield area stay quieter and residential. A lot of that fast rebuild used vinyl, which warps and cracks under years of direct sun. Fiber cement trades that for a surface that keeps its shape and its paint. It runs more per square foot than vinyl and it’s heavy enough that installation takes real skill. It’ll need repainting eventually too. For owners who already lived through one rebuild, a longer-lasting wall is worth the difference.
Chalmette Fiber Cement Siding Questions
Does St. Bernard Parish require a permit?
Yes, most re-siding work in St. Bernard Parish needs a permit. We handle it and any inspections so nothing catches you off guard.
How does fiber cement compare to the vinyl on a lot of Chalmette homes?
Fiber cement resists the fire, rot, and warping that eventually gets to vinyl, so it typically lasts far longer through Chalmette’s sun and humidity.
What will it cost here?
Most Chalmette projects land around $6 to $13 per square foot installed, set by your home’s size and prep. We measure before quoting.
Want a free fiber cement siding estimate for your Chalmette home? Call Turnkey Siding at 504-882-9704 or request one online.
