
Elk Mound Homeowners Call Shane When They Want It Done Right
Ward Exterior Works LLC serves Elk Mound and Dunn County Wisconsin. Shane Ward builds custom decks, installs siding, replaces windows and doors, and handles soffit and fascia himself. No subcontractors, no call centers.
Built on High Ground. Built to Last.
Elk Mound sits along Interstate 94 in Dunn County between Eau Claire and Menomonie, named for the glacial mound that's marked this landscape for thousands of years. Longtime Dunn County families and commuters share the village, drawn by the quieter pace and easy highway access. Homes range from older in-town properties to newer construction subdivisions that have grown up along the I-94 corridor over the past two decades.
Dunn County winters don't go easy here. Elk Mound sits at an elevation that catches wind off the open farmland, and that wind speeds up wear on siding joints, window frames, and roof edges. Heavy snow loads stress deck structures. Freeze-thaw cycling forces moisture into every small crack and gap. Homes built in the 80s and 90s are hitting the age where original exteriors are failing and the repair costs are climbing.
Shane Ward brings real western Wisconsin construction knowledge to every Elk Mound project. He builds every deck personally, installs every siding run with his own crew, and replaces every window himself. No subcontractors, no strangers at your door. Shane pulls his own permits, knows Dunn County requirements, and answers his own phone at 715-808-5260.

Elk Mound WI 54739
Exterior Services We Offer in Elk Mound WI

Custom Decks
Elk Mound properties and Dunn County homes along the I-94 corridor 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.
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Siding Installation
Elk Mound homes take real wind and freeze-thaw stress every Dunn County winter. Shane installs vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood siding built for Wisconsin weather, better curb appeal and better energy performance in one project.
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Window and Door Replacement
Older Elk Mound 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.
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Soffit and Fascia
Every Elk Mound 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.
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Dunn County Familiar
Shane knows Elk Mound and Dunn County permit rules and local codes cold. Every project gets permitted right the first time.
Same Day Response
Call 715-808-5260 and Shane picks up or calls you back fast. Most Elk Mound estimates happen within a day or two.
Permits Handled
Shane takes care of all required permitting on every Elk Mound deck or exterior project. You never touch the village or county building department.
Financing Available
Bigger projects can be financed through Wisetack. Ask Shane about it at your free estimate.
“Buy once, cry once.”
— Wisconsin Contractor Wisdom
Elk Mound WI Exterior FAQ
My siding keeps cracking and wearing out faster than it should out here, what's going on?
It's the elevation. Elk Mound sits high enough to catch wind straight off the open Dunn County farmland, and that wind speeds up wear on siding joints, caulk, and roof edge materials faster than more sheltered spots. Fiber cement siding holds up noticeably better than vinyl under that kind of sustained wind. Properly installed aluminum fascia also cuts out the rot risk that painted wood fascia runs into out here. Shane checks your specific exposure at the estimate and recommends materials to match.
How much am I actually looking at for a new deck?
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.
My deck material keeps splitting and cracking, is that just how it goes here?
Not if you pick the right material for the wind. Composite outperforms pressure-treated wood in exposed areas like Elk Mound because it doesn't absorb moisture and won't crack or splinter from the repeated drying wind causes. For the frame itself, Shane uses pressure-treated lumber graded for Dunn County snow loads either way. Every permit's handled as part of the build, so you never deal with the village or county building department yourself.
Do you actually come out to Elk Mound, or is this Boyceville and Colfax mainly?
Elk Mound's regular territory. Shane works throughout Dunn County, Boyceville, Colfax, Menomonie, and everywhere in between. Call 715-808-5260 to talk through your project.
My neighbor needed siding twice in ten years, why does that happen out here?
Elevated, exposed ground like around Elk Mound wears siding down faster than sheltered river valley spots. Wind drives moisture into every small gap and seam, and freeze-thaw cycling compounds the damage every winter that goes unaddressed. Shane assesses your specific exposure at the free estimate and recommends materials matched to your home's actual conditions, not a generic answer.
Do I have to deal with permits myself, or does that fall on me?
No. Shane handles all required permitting as part of every deck build in Elk Mound and Dunn County. He knows the local requirements and takes the whole process off your plate.
I'm out past the village on a township road, do you still come out that far?
Yes. Shane serves Elk Mound and the surrounding Dunn County townships, properties outside the village limits included. Most Elk Mound estimates happen within a day or two of your call. Shane answers his own phone at 715-808-5260 and gives you a straight answer on scheduling.
What actually happens when I call 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.
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Ready to Upgrade Your Elk Mound Home's Exterior?
Call Shane directly at 715-808-5260 or request a free estimate online. No call centers, no runaround.
