Dickinson County freeze is dry-cold, then a wet spring — hard on log ends in Iron Mountain, Kingsford, and Norway. We blast, recut rot, re-chink and stain so continental cold does not open the wall.
Menominee Range log homes do not get Superior spray; they get deep cold, big daily swings, and spring rain on checked wood. We restore cabins in Iron Mountain, Kingsford, East Kingsford, and Norway — media blasting grey logs, replacing damaged courses, and staining for a range winter. See all of the Upper Peninsula →
Checked log ends and open chink lines fail first here. We strip failing film, repair rot, and reseal so freeze-thaw on the range does not keep widening the same cracks.
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.
Once water sits in checks, rot follows — and replacing logs on a Kingsford or Norway cabin runs into the tens of thousands. Restore this season, before another spring soak.
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 Menominee Range and across the UP, including:
Range UV and freeze-thaw usually mean 4 to 7 years, sooner on unshaded south walls. 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 Iron Mountain, Kingsford, and Norway.
Yes. On-site corn-cob or glass blasting, including tighter in-town lots.
Yes. We cut out damaged logs and restore log ends before finishing.
Yes — Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway, Quinnesec, and nearby Dickinson County cabins.
Tell us what you need — we will send a clear, written quote, usually within a day. Prefer email? josh@frontjespainting.com.