Colfax Homeowners Call Shane When They Want It Done Right the First Time

Colfax sits along the Red Cedar River in Dunn County, a tight-knit village community since the railroad came through in the 1870s. Longtime families and newer residents share the town, drawn by small town life with easy access to Menomonie and Eau Claire along Highway 40. Homes range from historic in-town properties along the river corridor to newer construction on the village edges and rural properties spread across the surrounding township.

Dunn County winters don't go easy on exteriors here. The Red Cedar River valley creates extra moisture that speeds up deterioration on siding joints, window frames, and wood fascia. Freeze-thaw cycling forces water into every small gap and crack every single winter. Homes built in the 80s and 90s are hitting the age where original siding, windows, and deck structures are failing across the board, and the repair bill always ends up bigger than the prevention would've cost.

Shane Ward brings real western Wisconsin construction experience to every Colfax project. He builds every deck himself, installs every siding run with his own crew, and replaces every window personally. No subcontractors, no strangers at your door. Shane pulls his own permits, knows Dunn County's requirements, and answers his own phone at 715-808-5260.

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Custom Decks

Colfax properties along the Red Cedar River valley are built for custom deck work. Shane designs and builds pressure treated and composite decks engineered for real Wisconsin snow loads, sized around your outdoor living goals. Every permit's handled as part of the build.

Siding Installation

Colfax homes near the Red Cedar River take real moisture and freeze-thaw stress every Dunn County winter. Shane installs vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood siding chosen for Wisconsin conditions, better curb appeal and better energy performance in one project.

Window and Door Replacement

Older Colfax homes bleed heat through failing window seals and worn door frames. Ward Exterior Works installs energy-efficient low-E windows and fiberglass or steel entry doors that cut heating costs and hold up through a negative-20 Wisconsin winter.

Soffit and Fascia

Every Colfax home eventually needs soffit and fascia attention. Shane installs aluminum soffit and fascia that won't rot, warp, or need repainting, and proper venting helps stop ice dams from forming on the roof edge.

What's a real deck going to cost me in Colfax?

Depends on size, materials, elevation, and how complex the design gets. A basic pressure-treated deck usually starts around $8,000 to $12,000. Go bigger with composite decking, railings, and stairs and you're at $20,000 or more. Shane gives you a free on-site estimate and quotes the real number up front. What he quotes is what you pay.

Do you actually make it out to Colfax and the rest of Dunn County?

Yes. Shane regularly works Colfax and throughout Dunn County, Boyceville, Elk Mound, Menomonie, and everywhere in between. Call 715-808-5260 to talk through your project.

Do I have to deal with permits myself?

No. Shane handles all required permitting as part of every deck build in Colfax and Dunn County. He knows the local requirements and takes the whole process off your plate.

Does being this close to the Red Cedar River actually change what materials make sense?

Yes. Homes near the river deal with extra humidity and moisture that speeds up deterioration on siding joints, window frames, and wood fascia. Fiber cement holds up better than standard vinyl in these conditions. Aluminum fascia instead of painted wood cuts out the rot risk entirely. If your Colfax home is close to the river corridor, these material choices make a real difference over time.

What happens when I ask for an estimate?

Call or text Shane at 715-808-5260, or use the form on this site. He schedules a time to walk the project with you, looks at the real scope of work, and hands you a detailed written estimate, no charge. No pressure, no sales pitch, just a straight answer.

What actually goes wrong most on homes along the river corridor in Colfax?

Homes close to the Red Cedar River deal with extra humidity that speeds up rot in wood components faster than properties away from the water. Shane sees rotted fascia behind aluminum capping, siding pulled loose at the seams from moisture cycling, and window seals failed from condensation driven by the river valley humidity. All of it gets more expensive the longer it sits. Shane catches everything during your free on-site assessment and puts the full scope in the written estimate, no surprises once the job starts.

How do you build a deck differently for a river corridor property?

River corridor properties need drainage and moisture resistance built in from the start, not added later. Shane uses pressure-treated lumber graded for ground contact on posts and beams, correct joist spacing for real Wisconsin snow loads, and proper drainage slope so water moves off the deck instead of sitting and accelerating rot. Every permit's handled as part of the build. You never deal with the Dunn County building department yourself.

Do you get out to the rural townships around Colfax?

Yes. Shane serves Colfax and the surrounding Dunn County townships, properties outside the village limits included. If you're not sure whether your location's reachable, call 715-808-5260. Shane answers his own phone and gives you a straight answer on scheduling and whether he can get to you.