Curtis cabins on Big Manistique, South Manistique, and toward Helmer bake on the south walls and sit in snow on the north. We blast, re-chink and stain so a seasonal camp does not grey out between Labor Days.
Mackinac County lake country is cabin country: Big Manistique Lake, South Manistique, Helmer, and wooded lots off H-42 that sit empty half the year. We restore those log camps — blasting grey wood, repairing rot at the water-facing walls, and sealing for lake sun plus a long close-up winter. See all of the Upper Peninsula →
A Curtis camp fails while you are gone. We strip failing finish, recut rot, and re-chink so freeze-thaw on the lake does not open the wall before you unlock it.
Strip, prep and apply premium log stain and clear coat that repels water and blocks UV graying.
Corn-cob or glass blasting strips old failing finish and grey wood back to fresh, bright logs.
Re-chink and seal gaps to stop drafts, water and bugs, and cut heating bills.
Rotted or damaged logs cut out and replaced, and log ends restored.
Decks, timbers and outdoor wood cleaned, repaired and sealed to match.
Periodic re-coats to keep your finish protected and your warranty intact.
Snow against logs and sun on the lake side will grey and check wood whether you are there or not. Rot repairs run into the tens of thousands. Restore at close-up or at ice-out — do not wait for a soft corner.
Protect My Logs →Here is exactly what happens:
We inspect your logs, note rot or failing finish, and give you a written plan and quote.
Media blast or wash, repair damaged logs, re-chink, then stain and clear-coat.
Your cabin looks new and stays protected, and we handle periodic maintenance coats.
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Every log home is different, so pricing follows a free on-site assessment. Typical project ranges below.
Restoring log camps on the Manistique lakes and across the UP, including:
Lake sun on south walls and snow on the north usually mean 3 to 6 years. We inspect at open or close and tell you honestly.
Stain-and-seal from about $4,500; blast, repair and chink from about $8,000. Free assessment in Curtis, Helmer, and on Big Manistique Lake.
Yes. Many owners book at close-up or just after ice-out so the job is done before the family arrives.
Yes. Water-facing lower courses are the usual failure. We cut out damage and restore ends before finishing.
Yes — Curtis, Helmer, Big Manistique, South Manistique, and nearby Mackinac County camps.
Tell us what you need — we will send a clear, written quote, usually within a day. Prefer email? josh@frontjespainting.com.