Farmers' Bank of Rustico
Hunter River, Prince Edward Island

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Restoration of the Doucet House - Phase 1
Images: Buildings & Structures

 
The rafters of the protective building are mounted to its walls.
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A picture from inside the house.
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The floor beams of the house are supported by steel and wooden beams.
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Rotten logs
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New logs replace old rotten logs on the walls of the house.
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Guide wires used to strengthen the structure
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Here is how the dovetailed ends fit together.
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The skill of our local carpenters was used to restore the Doucet House.
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A furnace is used to heat the protective building covering the house during the winter months.
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The gable end from the left side of the house.
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A view from inside the house.
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The southeast corner of the main floor was completely rebuilt due to extensive rot.
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New pine beams replace the original beams which sat on the front wall.
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The sandstone fireplace will be constructed here.  Note the concrete bearing pad (base).
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A view of the shelter barn.
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The building of the sandstone fireplace.
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The building of the sandstone fireplace.
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A view of the sandstone chimney as it comes through the second floor.
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