Your Siding Is Either Protecting Your Home or Costing You Money

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl is the most popular choice in western Wisconsin. It costs less upfront, needs almost no maintenance, and comes in dozens of colors and profiles. Modern vinyl handles freeze-thaw cycles, moisture, and sun exposure without cracking or fading. Installed cost runs $5 to $10 per square foot.

Fiber Cement Siding

James Hardie and similar fiber cement products give you the look of wood without the upkeep. Paint lasts longer. Moisture and pests stay out. For Midwest winters, fiber cement is one of the toughest options on the market.

Engineered Wood Siding

LP SmartSide delivers a real wood look with far better resistance to impact, moisture, and rot. If you want the appearance of wood without babying it every season, this sits in the middle: better performance than vinyl, lower cost than real wood.

What Does New Siding Cost in Western Wisconsin?

Your energy bill keeps climbing every winter. Failing siding stops insulating. Cold air gets in. Heated air gets out.

Panels are warping, cracking, or bubbling. That usually means moisture got behind the siding and is already damaging the wall.

You're repainting every few years. If paint won't hold, the siding is the problem, not the paint job.

You see rot or soft spots. Rot spreads fast and gets expensive fast. Catching it early saves you real money.

Your home just looks tired. New siding is one of the highest-return exterior upgrades you can make, according to the Remodeling Magazine Cost vs Value Report.

Free On-Site Assessment

Shane inspects your current siding, checks for hidden moisture or rot, and measures your home by hand.

Material Selection and Written Estimate

You'll see real product options and a clear price in writing before any work begins.

Removal and Prep

The old siding comes off. Shane checks the wall underneath for damage, installs fresh moisture barriers, and preps the surface properly.

Installation and Cleanup

New siding goes up to manufacturer spec. When Shane's crew leaves, your yard looks like nobody was there.

Is my old siding actually raising my heating bill here in western Wisconsin?

Probably, if it's original to the house or damaged. Old or failing siding loses its insulating value and lets cold air in all winter. Insulated vinyl and fiber cement with proper moisture barriers make a measurable difference on a Wisconsin heating bill.

Will a siding crew tear up my yard for weeks in River Falls or Hudson?

No. Most jobs on a standard home in the River Falls and Hudson area take three to seven days depending on size and weather. Shane gives you a realistic timeline at your estimate, and cleanup is part of every job.

I can't decide between vinyl, fiber cement, or wood look siding for a Wisconsin winter, which actually holds up?

All three perform well here when installed correctly. Vinyl costs less and needs almost no upkeep. Fiber cement and engineered wood cost more but resist moisture and impact better over time. Shane walks you through the tradeoffs based on your home and budget, no upsell.

What happens to my old siding once it comes off my house?

Removal, disposal, and site cleanup are included in every Ward Exterior Works siding project in Hammond, River Falls, Hudson, and the surrounding area. It's already built into your written estimate, not an add-on.

Is James Hardie siding worth the extra cost for a St. Croix Valley home?

For a lot of homeowners, yes. James Hardie is one of the most requested products Shane installs. It holds paint longer, resists moisture and pests, and is one of the best performing options for this climate. Worth asking about at your estimate if durability matters more than upfront cost.

Will I be stuck with a siding brand I don't want?

No. Shane installs vinyl, fiber cement, and engineered wood from leading manufacturers and recommends the right product for your specific home during your free on-site estimate. Nothing gets picked for you in advance.

Do I need to deal with permits myself for a siding project in my county?

No. Where your municipality requires a permit, Shane pulls it before work starts. That protects you as the homeowner and keeps the work up to code across Pierce, St. Croix, Polk, and Dunn counties.

How do I actually get a real number for my house in River Falls?

Call or text Shane at 715-808-5260. He comes out himself, inspects your current siding, measures your home, and hands you a written price before any work starts. No phone quotes, no guessing.

What if something goes wrong with my siding a few years after installation?

Depends on the product, but most major manufacturers back their siding for 25 years up to lifetime. Shane also stands behind his own installation work. Ask about the specific warranty on your material at your estimate.

My siding has some damage, do I need a full replacement or just a repair?

If the damage is isolated to a few panels, repair is often the right call and the cheaper one. If you're seeing widespread warping, cracking, moisture damage, rot, or a heating bill that keeps climbing, replacement is usually the better long-term move. Shane gives you an honest read during your free estimate either way, no pressure.