Little Bay de Noc humidity, Lake Michigan wind, and freeze-thaw on Ford River and Lake Shore Drive cabins lift cheap stain fast. We blast, re-chink and reseal log homes from Escanaba through Gladstone.
Delta County log homes sit in wet lake air: spray off Little Bay de Noc, shaded lots in Ford River, and south walls that bake then freeze. We restore cabins in Escanaba, along the bay, and out toward Cornell and Wells — stripping grey wood, repairing rot, and staining for Lake Michigan weather, not a catalog climate. See all of the Upper Peninsula →
Escanaba logs fail from moisture first. We media-blast failing film, recut rotten courses, and re-chink so bay fog and snowmelt do not sit in the wall.
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.
Grey, checked logs on Bay de Noc let water in. Once carpenter ants follow, log replacement costs tens of thousands. Seal this season — a stain-and-chink is a fraction of that.
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 homes along Little Bay de Noc and inland, including:
Bay humidity and freeze-thaw here usually mean 3 to 6 years. South and west walls go first. We inspect and tell you honestly.
Stain-and-seal from about $4,500; blast, repair and chink from about $8,000. Free on-site assessment in Escanaba, Ford River, and Wells.
Corn-cob or glass blasting strips old failing finish and grey wood back to bright logs before staining, far better than sanding on bay-weathered cabins.
Yes. We cut out and replace damaged logs and restore log ends before finishing.
Yes — Escanaba, Ford River, Wells, Gladstone, and between. Gladstone is served from this page.
Tell us what you need — we will send a clear, written quote, usually within a day. Prefer email? josh@frontjespainting.com.