Sunday, June 11, 2023

To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques

Carpenters at the Ateliers Perrault finalize the practice assembly of the charpente, or roof framework of the choir — the part of the cathedral that provides seating for the clergy and choir — on May 25. It extends nearly 50 feet long by 33 feet high.

When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.

(Image credit: Cristina Baussan for NPR)

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