Lake-effect off Lake Superior, freeze-thaw along the Dead River, and south walls in Harvey and out County Road 550 will strip a thin stain in a couple of seasons. We blast, repair, re-chink and reseal log homes from Marquette to Big Bay.
Marquette log homes take snow against the lower courses, UV on south and west walls, and wet springs that drive water into failed chinking. We restore cabins in town, in Harvey, along the Dead River basin, and out County Road 550 toward Big Bay — blasting grey wood, cutting out rot, and putting on a stain system that lasts here. See all of the Upper Peninsula →
Grey, checked logs on the Marquette shoreline are not a cosmetics job. We strip failing finish, replace rot, re-chink, and stain so snowmelt and lake wind do not start carpenter ants in the next lower course.
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 and open chink lines, rot and ants follow — and log replacement on a Superior-shore cabin runs into the tens of thousands. Assess and seal this season, before the next lake-effect cycle.
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 from the Superior shore inland, including:
Lake-effect UV and snow here usually mean 3 to 5 years on south and west walls, longer on shaded north sides. We inspect and tell you honestly.
A stain-and-seal starts around $4,500; blasting, repair and chinking from about $8,000. Free on-site assessment in Marquette, Harvey, and along County Road 550.
Yes. Corn-cob or glass blasting on-site, including tighter lots in Marquette and Harvey.
Yes. We cut out damaged logs and restore log ends before finishing so the next winter does not reopen the same wall.
Yes — Marquette, Harvey, Negaunee, Ishpeming, and out toward Big Bay.
Tell us what you need — we will send a clear, written quote, usually within a day. Prefer email? josh@frontjespainting.com.