Turnkey Siding installs concrete fiber cement siding across Gretna, from Old Gretna’s historic blocks to McDonoghville and the neighborhoods around Mel Ott Park. Our licensed crew handles every board in-house, so no subcontractor works your West Bank home. Fiber cement holds its paint and shape through humidity and storm wind far better than the vinyl it replaces. 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.
Gretna Fiber Cement Siding on the West Bank
Gretna sits in Jefferson Parish on the West Bank, directly across the river from New Orleans. Its historic core is one of the oldest on this side of the water, and the housing stock shows it. Old Gretna is packed with late-1800s and early-1900s cottages and shotguns, many still wearing original or replacement wood siding that fights a constant battle with moisture. Concrete fiber cement siding lets owners keep that period character while cutting the maintenance. It reproduces narrow lap and beaded profiles, it won’t rot in the humid West Bank air, and it stands off the termites that treat old wood as a meal.
Around McDonoghville and the streets near Mel Ott Park, the mix shifts toward mid-century and newer homes where practicality rules. Fiber cement suits both crowds. It resists fire, it holds its factory color through years of harsh sun, and it takes tropical wind in the 115 to 160 mph design range when fastened to spec. Living this close to the river means humidity and heavy summer rain never really let up, and softer sidings show it fast. Fiber cement costs more than vinyl and installs slower because of its weight. Most Gretna owners decide the longer life and lower upkeep are worth paying for.
Gretna Fiber Cement Siding Questions
Can fiber cement match the look of Old Gretna’s historic homes?
Yes. It comes in narrow lap and detailed profiles that suit Old Gretna cottages while resisting the rot old wood siding suffers.
Do I need a Jefferson Parish permit?
Most Gretna re-siding requires a Jefferson Parish permit. We pull it and schedule any inspections.
Why choose it over cheaper vinyl?
Fiber cement resists fire, rot, and warping, holds paint longer, and handles storm wind better, which usually outweighs the higher upfront cost.
Want a free fiber cement siding estimate for your Gretna home? Call Turnkey Siding at 504-882-9704 or request one online.
