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Restoration of the Doucet House - Phase 1

 
A view of the Doucet House from behind the building in the weeks before it is to be restored.
37 of 129 		The sidewalls of the protective barn are set up around the Doucet House.
38 of 129 		A sandstone foundation will be constructed for the house.
39 of 129 		The steel beam shown here is used to suspend the building as the foundation is placed underneath.
40 of 129 		The rafters of the protective barn are mounted to the walls.
41 of 129 		The rafters of the protective building are mounted to its walls.
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The protective barn is completed. Work on the house can now begin.
43 of 129 		A picture from inside the house.
44 of 129 		The floor beams of the house are supported by steel and wooden beams.
45 of 129 		Rotten logs
46 of 129 		New logs replace old rotten logs on the walls of the house.
47 of 129 		Guide wires used to strengthen the structure
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Here is how the dovetailed ends fit together.
49 of 129 		The skill of our local carpenters was used to restore the Doucet House.
50 of 129 		A furnace is used to heat the protective building covering the house during the winter months.
51 of 129 		The gable end from the left side of the house.
52 of 129 		A view from inside the house.
53 of 129 		Local carpenters hew the pine logs which gives them an authentic appearance.
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