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"Stunning Moment: Oak Trusses Soar to Restore Notre Dame Cathedral's Roof"
architecturereconstruction2 years ago

"Stunning Moment: Oak Trusses Soar to Restore Notre Dame Cathedral's Roof"

Massive oak trusses weighing 7 to 7.5 tons were hoisted onto Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as part of the ongoing reconstruction efforts following the devastating fire in 2019. The trusses, constructed using medieval techniques, will replace the roof and restore the iconic silhouette of the cathedral. Despite the upcoming Paris Olympics in 2024, work will continue to meet the goal of completing the restoration by December 2024.

architecturereconstruction2 years ago

"Crane Restores Notre Dame's Roof with Giant Wood Trusses"

A crane lifted massive oak trusses onto Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris as part of the ongoing reconstruction efforts following the devastating fire in 2019. The delicate operation drew crowds, and the goal is to bring the cathedral back to life by December 2024. Expert carpenters used medieval techniques to construct the trusses, which will replace the roof and the iconic spire that were destroyed in the fire. The silhouette of the cathedral should start to emerge on the skyline as work progresses.