Two hundred inches of copper-country snow, Portage Lake wind, and freeze-thaw in Houghton, Hancock, and Calumet will wreck a thin stain. We blast, repair, re-chink and reseal log homes for a Keweenaw winter.
Copper Country log homes take the heaviest snow in the Midwest: Houghton and Hancock on Portage Lake, camps toward Calumet and Lake Linden, and south-facing walls that ice then bake. We restore those cabins — media blasting grey wood, replacing rot, and staining for lake-effect that does not quit in April. See all of the Upper Peninsula →
Snow sits against Houghton logs into May. We strip failing finish, recut rotten courses, and re-chink so meltwater does not wick up 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.
When the pile finally melts, it runs through every check. Rot and ants follow, and log replacement here is tens of thousands. Seal before the next winter, not after you see daylight through a course.
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 on the Keweenaw and across the UP, including:
Keweenaw snow and UV usually mean 3 to 5 years, sooner on walls that ice and bake. 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 Houghton, Hancock, and toward Calumet.
Yes — Houghton, Hancock, Dollar Bay, Lake Linden, Calumet, and Keweenaw cabins we can reach.
Yes. We schedule blasting in workable weather and stain when the wood is dry enough to take it.
Yes. Lower courses and log ends take the melt. We cut out damage and restore before finishing.
Tell us what you need — we will send a clear, written quote, usually within a day. Prefer email? josh@frontjespainting.com.